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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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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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Eye of the Whale Arch + Exploring Whale Canyon
Arches National Park is known for being overrun, but there are ways to get away from the crowds. Visit very…
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Shafer Canyon Overlook
The very first “hike” (such as it is) you’ll drive past in the Island in the Sky District of Canyonlands…
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See the “New Wave” on the Beehive Trail
I went to the Beehive Trail outside of Page, Arizona, because someone online called it the “New Wave.” It was…
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Pretty Badlands on the Blue Mesa Trail
The Blue Mesa Trail is an overlooked gem in central Petrified Forest National Park. Because it’s off on a sideroad…
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Walking Upper Cove Canyon near the Maze District
About 19.8 miles from the pavement of US-95, the Waterhole Flat Road crosses an unassuming wash. It’s actually fairly easy…
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First Forest Point in Petrified Forest
So I’m trying something new in hopes of streamlining some processes here on the blog. Some of the posts (at…
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Devils Garden and Beyond
If you can only do one full-day hike in Arches National Park, I’d vote for Devils Garden. No, it doesn’t…
