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First, Second, and Third Burroughs Mountain
Burroughs Mountain is the second-best trail I’ve ever taken in Mount Rainier National Park (the first being the Paradise Loop,…
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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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Short and Easy Walk at Dante’s View
If you’re looking for a quick, gorgeous view in Death Valley – and one of the most accessible views 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…
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Elephant Back Mountain over Yellowstone Lake
Elephant Back Mountain is one of two semi-famous overlooks of Yellowstone Lake between West Thumb and Fishing Bridge. The trail…
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The Devils Bathtub and Nearby Waterfalls
Tucked away in rural southwestern Virginia is a waterfall a place called the Devils Bathtub. I was a little disinterested…
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Dad’s Lake, Marm’s Lake, and Beyond!
The Dad’s Lake Trail is a gem of a day hike in the Wind River Range of Wyoming. Yes, it’s…
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Exploring Around the Inyo Mine
Back in late 2023, we unexpectedly ended up in Death Valley National Park for the second time in two weeks.…
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Bridalveil Falls and Lady Face Falls in the Sawtooth Mountains
When I visited the Sawtooth Mountains, I asked Google for all the blog posts about the “best” hikes in the…
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Owl Point, the Rockpile, and Red Hill – third time’s the charm!
I’ve tried to hike Owl Point three times. And it was only on this last attempt that I succeeded! The…
