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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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Glacier Lake, Little Glacier Lake, and Emerald Lake on the Beartooth Highway
My very first hike on the Beartooth Highway last summer was up to Glacier Lake. Actually, I wanted to do…
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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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Republic Creek Trail to Republic Pass and Beyond
Hiking the Republic Creek Trail from Cooke City to Republic Pass (and Republic Peak) was a very pleasant trek for…
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Tinker Cliffs (Virginia Triple Crown)
Of the three hikes in the Virginia Triple Crown, my favorite was Tinker Cliffs. For one thing, the grades are…
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Lake Blanche, Lake Florence, and Lake Lillian in Big Cottonwood Canyon
If there is one famous hike I heard about more often than any other before visiting the Wasatch Mountains near…
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First, Second, and Third Burroughs Mountain
Burroughs Mountain is the second-best trail I’ve ever taken in Mount Rainier National Park (the first being the Paradise Loop,…
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Blacktail Plateau Scenic Drive
The Blacktail Plateau Scenic Drive in Yellowstone National Park is an overlooked scenic drive. In June, the area is popping…
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Short and Easy Walk at Dante’s View
If you’re looking for a quick, gorgeous view in Death Valley – and one of the most accessible views from…
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San Joaquin Mountain above Mammoth Lakes
San Joaquin Mountain may very well be one of the most beautiful hikes in the High Sierra. (Maybe I’m pushing…
