Last week, I had the opportunity to go camping in Pennsylvania. It was a ton of fun, hanging out with my adult siblings, camping in the wilderness, and hiking mountains I’ve never even seen before. Our first hike was the…
Sunset at the Tuweep Campground
Enjoy sunset from the slickrock near the campground in Tuweep on a remote part of the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, not far from the Toroweap Overlook
Spectacular Views from Lake Josephine and Grinnell Lake
En route to Grinnell Lake, the views along Lake Josephine of mountains, glaciers, and lakes make it well worth the extra miles!
Paddling on the Intracoastal Waterway!
The Intracoastal Waterway (sometimes known as the ICW) is a well-known route for yachts and fishermen. But it’s also a great place to go paddling – kayaking or even canoeing. Birds roost in the marshes along the edge of the…
The Best Hike in Webster Park – the Grand Tour
One of the best hikes in Webster Park is the Grand Tour around the perimeter of the park. Forests, streams, fields, and wildflowers feature along the hike.
The Best Hike in Webster Park – Moderate Loop
Webster Park, in the northeastern corner of Monroe County, is one of the area’s premier hiking areas. Trails wind through 550 acres of swamps, hardwood forests, peaceful pinewoods, and meadows, offering solitude (though you will see people, especially on a…
Kootenai Falls & Swinging Bridge: Beautiful!
The trail at Kootenai Couny Park leads to Kootenai Falls and the Swinging Bridge over the Kootenai River. It’s a fun and beautiful short hike.
Walk Across the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge!
You can walk across the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge to enjoy the beauty of the gorge and views of the nearby mountains. It’s not for those afraid of heights!
Spectacular Views near Siyeh Pass!
Despite beginning only 2.25 miles below the famous Logan Pass, the Siyeh (pronounced Sigh-ee) Pass Trail is nowhere near as crowded as the nearby Highline Trail or Hidden Lake Trail. That’s not to say you won’t meet people (this is…
Manhattan Project History at the Bradbury Science Museum
If you’ve ever wanted to learn more about the Manhattan Project (when America dropped atomic bombs on Japan), you need look no further than the Brandbury Science Museum in Los Alamos, New Mexico. It’s not exactly on the beaten path,…