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Lake Tahoe from the Basalt Overlook
To be perfectly honest, I’m not sure if the trail I took from Skyland to the Basalt Overlook (just off…
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Spectacular Yellowstone Views from Avalanche Peak
Avalanche Peak had been on my “must do next time I’m in Yellowstone” list for about 10 years. (No joke……
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An Old Mining Road & the Climbers Trail to Emmons Glacier Vistas!
Very frequently, when I leave the traditional trails behind on a whim, it would have been better for me to…
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Exploring Resurrection Canyon
In the way of explorable canyons, Resurrection Canyon near Big Water in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is a stand-out. …
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Up & Beyond the Emmons Moraine Trail
The Emmons Moraine Trail is purported to be one of the premier hikes (or at least most popular) in the…
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Delicate Wraith Falls in Yellowstone
Wraith Falls in the northern part of Yellowstone National Park is a mostly-overlooked little gem. It’s not a very long…
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Big Balanced Rock in Arches
I don’t believe I’d ever hiked around the Balanced Rock in Arches National Park until my most recent visit to…
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Spectacular Sierra Views from Piute Pass
Piute Pass was one of my favorite trails in the High Sierra. (A few of the other contenders were Saddlebag…
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Smoking Stacks in the Monument Geyser Basin
The Monument Geyser Basin in central Yellowstone National Park was heralded to me as a great adventure. Here you could…
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French Spring above the Maze District
French Spring is one of the minimal number of attractions to see along NP-633 (the road between Hans Flat and…
