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Visiting the Historic Stovepipe Well
The Historic Stovepipe Well – for which the town of Stovepipe Wells is named – is passed by thousands of…
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Willow Springs Dinosaur Tracksite
I’m very picky when it comes to dinosaur prints. I guess I’ve visited too many sites that touted their “dinosaur…
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Rock Canyon to the Sewing Machine Needle
My most recent hike in the Maze District (well, near the Maze District) was up Rock Canyon to the Sewing…
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Echo Canyon Overlook into Amargosa Valley
The Echo Canyon Overlook was a delightful surprise on my last visit to Death Valley National Park (one of those…
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The Sailing Stones on the Racetrack Playa
I put off driving the Racetrack Road for many years, despite owning a vehicle that could make the trek. I…
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Republic Creek Trail to Republic Pass and Beyond
Hiking the Republic Creek Trail from Cooke City to Republic Pass (and Republic Peak) was a very pleasant trek for…
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Red Breaks Slot Canyon – So Narrow!
Red Breaks Canyon is spectacular. I don’t know how else to describe it succinctly, so here goes a longer description:…
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Blacktail Plateau Scenic Drive
The Blacktail Plateau Scenic Drive in Yellowstone National Park is an overlooked scenic drive. In June, the area is popping…
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Lost Spring Canyon and its Side Canyons
The far northern side of Arches National Park is definitely overlooked. It’s also extremely inaccessible. It can’t be accessed from…
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San Joaquin Mountain above Mammoth Lakes
San Joaquin Mountain may very well be one of the most beautiful hikes in the High Sierra. (Maybe I’m pushing…
