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Chaffin Cowboy Camp on Waterhole Flat
You can drive to the Chaffin Cowboy Camp on Waterhole Flat (almost) in the Maze District of Canyonlands National Park,…
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The Best Dog-Friendly Hikes in Death Valley National Park
Did you know that you can hike in Death Valley National Park with your dog? Not on trails – that’s…
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Jasper Forest-Eagle Nest Rock Road Route
If you want an easy-to-follow official off-trail route to hike in Petrified Forest National Park (or maybe you just love…
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Eagle Falls and Vikingsholm
Eagle Falls and Vikingsholm was a surprising and delightful discovery when I visited Lake Tahoe. In fact, it was so…
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The Best Hikes for Kids in Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park may be one of the most kid-friendly places in the National Park System, at least when it…
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Rochester’s Secret Sidewalk
The Secret Sidewalk is a Rochester, New York, secret. Tucked behind mansions on Beach Avenue, most people park at Ontario…
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Clam Basin & Red Beds Route
The Clam Beds and Red Basin Loop is the longest of the official off-trail hiking routes in Petrified Forest National…
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A Few of the Best Trails in SW Virginia
I never thought I’d voluntarily explore southwestern Virginia. East Coast scenery just pales in comparison to the Rockies and beyond,…
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Rock Art at Martha’s Butte
Martha’s Butte is an unofficial hike in the southern part of Petrified Forest National Park. There are several ways to…
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McNeil Point and Up Cathedral Ridge
Some of you may remember when I tried to get to McNeil Point in Mount Hood National Forest back in…
