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Graveyard of Fallen Arches
In Southern Utah there is a fin—or a butte—or a mesa—whatever you want to call it—that sticks up almost out…
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Rustic Hoodoos Like No Others in Bisti Wilderness
In a previous post, I talked about Bisti National Wilderness, where you can wander for miles without any trails to…
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Mariscal Mine: Big Bend’s Mercury Mine
In an out-of-the-way corner of Big Bend National Park, there is an attraction that, although visited, would probably be a…
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Crazy Moqui Marbles!
Have you ever seen a moqui marble? Most people have never even heard of these phenomena, let alone seen them. …
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Backcountry Car Camping in Big Bend pt 3
In my last two posts (Part 1 and Part 2), I talked about the “primitive roadside campsites” in Big Bend…
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Backcountry Car Camping in Big Bend pt 2
In my last post (Part 1), I talked about the “primitive roadside campsites” in Big Bend National Park that are…
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Backcountry Car Camping in Big Bend pt 1
Several times during the last several weeks I’ve posted information about trails in Big Bend National Park (Emory Peak, Big…
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Big Bend Slot Canyon: The Den
The Den trail is an adventure without being impossible for the average hiker. It is also a way to experience…
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Perfect Reflection of Mt Hood
Although I’ve driven past Mt. Hood several times over the years, I had never actually stopped to hike in the…
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Big Bend Balancing Rock Arch: Grapevine Hills Trail
In Big Bend National Park is a valley that seems full of rocks. Unlike the Chisos Basin, this part of…
