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Pilgrim Hall, 1749 Courthouse, and Burial Hill in Plymouth
This past summer, we ended up in Plymouth. The point was to go to the Pilgrim Hall Museum and see…
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Off-trail to Blocked Arch and Crystal Arch
Blocked Arch and Crystal Arch are not the most famous arches in Arches National Park. In fact, they’re off the…
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Duck Lake in West Thumb
I can’t say Duck Lake is the best hike in Yellowstone National Park, though it is nice. It’s a simple…
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Corkscrew Canyon to the Mines and Slot Canyons
I tried to hike Corkscrew Canyon in Death Valley National Park back in 2020 – but at the time, it…
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Devils Postpile, Rainbow Falls, and Lower Falls
Located just outside Mammoth Lakes, California (and thereby making it a very popular destination), Devils Postpile National Monument has a…
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At the Base of Philpott Dam
Did you know that you can drive almost the base of Philpott Dam in western Virginia? The dam holds back…
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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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Hat Shop in Bryce Canyon
I’ve put off visiting the Hat Shop in Bryce Canyon for years. It seemed to me to be a long…
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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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Upheaval Dome – Unique for Island in the Sky
The Upheaval Dome Trail easily makes it to my list of “best hikes in Canyonlands.” At only 1.5 miles round…
