I’d read that Baptist Draw and Upper Chute Canyon were two of the best slot canyons in the San Rafael Swell of Utah. While I haven’t extensively explored the Swell, I can enthusiastically say that my trek to Baptist Draw…
Alabama Hills Ramble – Again!
Quite a while ago, I posted about rambling through the rocks in the Alabama Hills of southern California. I discovered fantastic views, cool arches, and lots of fun rock formations. Well, a few days later, I did it again –…
Monument Basin Overlook via the Gooseberry Trail
Last week, I posted about hiking the Gooseberry Trail, better known as the fastest route between the rim of Island in the Sky to the White Rim Road in Canyonlands National Park. This week, I’d like to take you along…
Genesee Valley Greenway-Lehigh Valley Trail Loop in Rochester!
Back in 2014, I took my first bike trip on the Genesee Valley Greenway. It was a fantastic ride between Mt. Morris and the Brookdale Preserve just south of Rochester, New York. We passed through farmland, crossed plenty of creeks…
Lewis Falls via Grassy Hollow Road
How would you like to visit four large waterfalls in the wilds of Pennsylvania – and likely have them all to yourself? Sure, the side trails to the falls are typically not marked, and it’s on State Game Land (so…
Exploring to Porthole Arch & Squaw Window
Before I left for Utah last year, I was browsing one of my favorite websites about hiking in Utah. The author mentioned a nice exploration trek he took along the Kokopelli Trail east of Moab near Dewey Bridge to find…
Exploring Minor Overlook in Canyon Rims Recreation Area
I have four favorite overlooks in Canyon Rims Recreation Area south of Moab, Utah: Needles Overlook, Minor Overlook, Canyonlands Overlook, and Anticline Overlook. Each one is special and beautiful in its own way, but today I’d like to take a…
Exploring Corkscrew Canyon
I read about Corkscrew Canyon on the internet. There was an old mining area, they promised, and a slot canyon. There was no trail, but it was pretty easy to walk up an old road. Alas, more research told me…
Christmas Tree Arch: Hidden But Impressive
Arches National Park has over 2,000 documented arches, but most people don’t see a quarter of them. There are the famous ones along the popular park trails, but otherwise, there are many very nice arches that are rarely or never…
Devils Hole, Whirlpool, and Niagara Gorge Railroad Grade
One of my favorite hikes I did around New York State last fall was the Whirlpool Trail Whirlpool State Park (though it might as well be in Niagara Falls State Park given how close it is to the falls –…