The Wind River Range of Wyoming is truly spectacular. Snow-capped peaks, jagged cirques, lovely meadows, alpine lakes, it’s a view junkie’s paradise. But day hikes of any reasonable length are hard to come by; the area is known as a…
High Bluff Overlook in Redwood National Park
While we’re on the topic of things hiding in the clouds and mist (last week I talked about hiking to Owl Point to see the clouds shifting around Mt. Hood), let’s visit a view I didn’t know existed until some…
Owl Point in the Clouds
Sometimes there are just those hikes that you really try to see, yet it just never quite works out. Supposedly, the views are great, the trail is fine, and you just can’t wait to see it for yourself. But every…
Enjoying the West Tetons Overlook
If you want to enjoy views of the western (non-tourist) side of the Teton Range, but aren’t thrilled about 8+ mile hikes, don’t despair. Although most hikes into the Jedidiah Smith Wilderness are long by dayhike standards (trails up Table…
Early Morning at the Lady Bird Johnson Grove
I’ve visited the Lady Bird Johnson Grove in Redwood National Park twice – once on my first visit to the pacific northwest, and the second time last summer. The most memorable part – the one several of us remembered, but…
11 of the Best Dayhikes for Mountain Views of Colorado
There is something about the mountains of Colorado that stimulates my imagination. It takes my breath away, makes me look twice, or even three times, and sends me back again after I’ve been away for a while. I just can’t…
Views of the Snowy Range at Libby Flats Observation Site
Our goal in visiting the Snowy Range in southern Wyoming was to hike the trail up to Medicine Bow Peak. That was an amazing hike, but looking for a place to eat breakfast early on the morning of the hike,…
Floras Lake Beach – An Sand Beach with English Cliffs
The Southern Oregon Coastline isn’t all rocks and sea stacks. In fact, Floras Lake Beach is very much as sandy as the east coast. It’s also nearly empty of people, unlike the more northerly sand beaches. Still, it offers sights…
10 of the Best Free Historical Sites in America
I don’t necessarily seek out historical places to visit – it’s often an outcome of being in the area and on a whim stopping by (like the Flume Trail or Warren Peak, both in Wyoming). Other times we do go…
Finishing the Butte 9000 Loop High on Mt. Shasta
Last week, we talked about taking the Brewer Creek Trail, then continuing up a social trail to Butte 9000 high on the side of Mt. Shasta (Butte 9000 isn’t its official title – in fact, you probably will have trouble…