One day at the library, I got out a book about hikes and rail trails in western New York State. There were quite a few great trails there (including many I’d hiked or biked before), but one that intrigued me…
Fun Hike to Indian Pass & Summit Rock
The last few weeks have been a fun whirl of work and adventures! We never left New York, but we hiked and biked and kayaked old and new trails and routes. One of the new routes was a somewhat random…
Keane Spring & John Cyty’s Cabin
Most people who drive to the Keane Wonder Trailhead do so to walk up to the ruins of the Keane Wonder Mill. Many also climb the steep trail up to the old workings of the Keane Wonder Mine and the…
Glacier National Park Hiking Road Trip – 3, 7, and 10 Day Itineraries!
Or, what to do with 3 days, 7 days, or 10 days in Glacier National Park. To me, Glacier National Park is one of the most beautiful national parks in the country. (North Cascades National Park and Grand Teton National…
The Best Hikes from the Taos Ski Valley!
Did you know that the Taos Ski Valley doesn’t shut down when the snow is gone? For quite a number of years now, the ski area remains open to visitors during the summer months. This means summer hikers can enjoy…
Waterfall & Sodus Bay Views on the Bentley Bond’s Trail
Small local trails tend to be under the radar in terms of visitors. This isn’t necessarily bad – it means the locals can enjoy it in relative peace and quiet. While searching for trails near the Sodus and Wallington Trail…
The Best Hikes in Glacier National Park
Perhaps one of the most beautiful national parks in the contiguous US, Glacier National Park is also very remote. That means you might have some trouble finding lodging or a campsite, but if you can get that under control, you’re…
Visiting the Overlooked Deckertown Falls
It’s a tiny bit of forest tucked between a neighborhood and farm fields. But within that sheltered glen, Catlin Mill Creek tumbles over three(ish) ledges to create a scene better known as Deckertown Falls. The falls are as beautiful as…
Genesee Valley Greenway – Fillmore to Belfast
Quite a number of years ago, I took the rails-to-trails known as the Genesee Valley Greenway from the town of Mt. Morris to the Brookdale Preserve (just south of Rochester, NY). Then last year, I took the section of the…
How to Camp (for free!) in Tiadaghton State Forest
Last August, several of my siblings and I decided to go camping in Pennsylvania. It was just a fun long weekend together: relationships are so different but so much fun when you’re all adults. But being that we all grew…