Hiking The Lower Cliff Dwelling Trail, Tonto National Monument (Arizona) Location & The Visitor Center Tonto National Monument is located in the Superstition Mountains, in Gila County of central Arizona, roughly 80 …
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It’s been called by many, “the very best trail in the Sierras”. I’d characterize it as perhaps the very best 3 day/2 night backpacking trip in the Sierras. What trail am I …
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In terms of which trail is “the best day hike in Yosemite National Park”, Half Dome may get all the press, but I’d argue the best day hike in Yosemite is easily …
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Yosemite National Park has some of the best hiking trails in the world. Period. However, some trails can be incredibly difficult, long, or logistically demanding. Luckily, there is a trail in Yosemite …
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Hiking The Round Valley Trail Loop To The Wellman Divide, Mt. San Jacinto State Park (Palm Springs, CA)
Years ago, I summited Mt. San Jacinto in one day via the Marian Mountain Trail, and let me tell you, that thing kicked my @$$. Since then, I’ve been meaning to return …
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Visiting And Hiking The Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve During A Super Bloom (Lancaster, CA)
The word “heavenly” isn’t quite adequate as description for a California Poppy Super Bloom. This rare event happens only about once every 10 years, so when it happens it’s a major event. …
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Hiking The Mirror Lake Loop Trail (Yosemite National Park, CA)
Well-rested from the night at the famed Wawona Hotel, and still on a high from hiking the Mariposa Grove Trail to Wawona Point the afternoon before, it was finally time to check …
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Visiting The Valley of Fire State Park (Las Vegas, Nevada)
Editor’s Note: Click here for more information on all things Las Vegas. Las Vegas is known for many things – gambling, entertainment, nightlife, hotels, world-class culinary experiences – but did you know it has some …
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Hiking The White Domes Loop Trail, Valley Of Fire State Park (Las Vegas, Nevada)
Editor’s Note: Click here for more on Las Vegas area Hikes. Click here for more information on all things Las Vegas. The Fire Wave Trail is a great introductory hike to Nevada’s …
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Hiking The Fire Wave Trail, Valley Of Fire State Park (Las Vegas, Nevada)
Editor’s Note: This post is part my series on Las Vegas area Hikes. Also, click here for more information on all things Las Vegas. Having already tried – and failed – 3 …
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Hiking The Kelso Dunes Trail (Mojave National Preserve, California)
For more information on the Mojave National Preserve, click here. The Mojave National Preserve is filled with some great hiking trails like the Teutonia Peak Trail and the Barber Peak Loop Trail, …
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Hiking The Teutonia Peak Trail (Mojave National Preserve, California)
For more information on the Mojave National Preserve, click here. Having tackled the awesome Barber Peak Loop Trail the day before, I wanted to try another classic Mojave National Preserve trail – the …
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Hiking The Petroglyph Trail, Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area (Las Vegas, NV)
Editor’s Note: This post is part of my series on Las Vegas area Hikes. Also, click here for more information on all things Las Vegas. It’s been called the “Sistine Chapel” of Native American rock art, …
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Hiking The Calico Tanks Trail, Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area (Las Vegas, NV)
Editor’s Note: This post is part my series on Las Vegas hikes. For more posts on all things Las Vegas, click here. In a previous post, I wrote about visiting the Red Rock Canyon …
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Visiting The Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area (Las Vegas, NV)
Editor’s Note: This post is part my series on Las Vegas hikes. For more posts on all things Las Vegas, click here. Thus far, my “Non-Vegas Vegas Roadtrip” has turned up some surprisingly awesome …
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Visiting The Desert View Overlook, Spring Mountains NRA (Las Vegas, NV)
Editor’s Note: This post is part my series on Las Vegas hikes. For more posts on all things Las Vegas, click here. On your way to, or in my case, from the Bristlecone Trail, …