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Visit Two Arches in Wiregrass Canyon
There are two slot canyons (among others, I’m sure) along the Smokey Mountain Road east of Big Water, Utah: Resurrection…
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The Wilderness and Jesus aren’t Enemies
Over the years, I’ve talked to a lot of other hikers on the trail. It’s fun to get to know…
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Terrace Spring near Madison Junction
There are dozens of minor geyser basins and hot springs in Yellowstone. Most people drive right by them; after all,…
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Death Valley, Grand Canyon, Canyonlands… and a Lot of Off-Trail Adventures!
If you read my last post, you’ll know that we were in the middle of Death Valley, following routes instead…
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Cataract Canyon Overlook in the Maze District
In my wanderings around the internet looking for places my van could access in the Maze District of Canyonlands (no…
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Newspaper Rock in Petrified Forest National Park
In the middle of Petrified Forest National Park is a small viewpoint. It’s not remarkable except that it sits on…
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Moose Falls in Southern Yellowstone
Moose Falls would be a tourist stop if it was a little more popular. Actually, it already brings in plenty…
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How to See the Fiery Furnace – Without a Permit!
Most people who visit Arches National Park drive right by the entrance to the Fiery Furnace, because the sign on…
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Oregon Coast Trail: Whaleshead Beach to China Beach
Last summer, I happened to be driving north along the coast of California (it’s a lot cooler than driving I-5,…
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Finding Butch Cassidy’s Cabin at Robber’s Roost
When one of your less adventurous group members says, “There’s this off-trail adventure in the middle of nowhere with a…
