I read about Corkscrew Canyon on the internet. There was an old mining area, they promised, and a slot canyon. There was no trail, but it was pretty easy to walk up an old road. Alas, more research told me…
The Poor Farmer’s Market in the Meadows of Dan
Today I’m taking a break my typical grind of hikes, views, and definite wilderness to talk about a cute little place I visited in Virginia last summer! It’s called the Poor Farmer’s Market and is located just off of the…
Views of Rainbow Canyon from Father Crowley Vista
Father Crowley Vista, also known as Rainbow Canyon Overlook, is little more than a nice parking area and a couple of primitive restrooms on the Darwin Plateau between the western border of Death Valley National Park and the Panamint Valley. …
The Big Bend Road in Letchworth
A few years ago, a couple of us were riding our bicycles on the Genesee Valley Greenway through Letchworth State Park. As a side-trek, we ended up on the Big Bend Road in the state park. It was fun, so…
Rocky Knob Overlooks on the Blue Ridge Parkway
I’ve heard about the Blue Ridge Parkway most of my life, but I didn’t have a chance to really enjoy it until last summer when my aunt and uncle took several of us up to “The Parkway” for the afternoon. …
Devils Hole, Whirlpool, and Niagara Gorge Railroad Grade
One of my favorite hikes I did around New York State last fall was the Whirlpool Trail Whirlpool State Park (though it might as well be in Niagara Falls State Park given how close it is to the falls –…
Death Valley Road Trip Hiking Itineraries!
Death Valley is a spectacular area to spend a few days in the desert! The park is big enough to hide hidden gems and limit crowds, but it also has popular destinations that are very worth visiting. I’ve visited Death…
Erie Canal: Meridian Center (Rochester) to San Souci Park (Brockport)
For Rochester locals, the Erie Canal Path is one of “the” places to go biking, running, and hiking. I even knew some kids who would hitch up their dog to a sled and go for a ride on the canal…
Hiking up to the Big Bell Extension Mine
Quite a few weeks ago, I posted about visiting the Keane Wonder Spring and John Cyty’s Mill. Well, that’s a great hike. But for a truly spectacular hike, you can continue up the steep old mining trail behind the mill…
Fun Hike to Indian Pass & Summit Rock
The last few weeks have been a fun whirl of work and adventures! We never left New York, but we hiked and biked and kayaked old and new trails and routes. One of the new routes was a somewhat random…
