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Rock Canyon to the Sewing Machine Needle
My most recent hike in the Maze District (well, near the Maze District) was up Rock Canyon to the Sewing…
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Echo Canyon Overlook into Amargosa Valley
The Echo Canyon Overlook was a delightful surprise on my last visit to Death Valley National Park (one of those…
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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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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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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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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…
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Zabriskie Point and Zabriskie Slot Canyon
One of my favorite quick stops on my way into Death Valley (from the east/Las Vegas) is Zabriskie Point. It’s…
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Red Breaks Slot Canyon – So Narrow!
Red Breaks Canyon is spectacular. I don’t know how else to describe it succinctly, so here goes a longer description:…
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Lost Spring Canyon and its Side Canyons
The far northern side of Arches National Park is definitely overlooked. It’s also extremely inaccessible. It can’t be accessed from…
