Hot springs next to the Colorado River, you say? True story, so get your hiking boots on and be sure to bring a swimsuit. The hot …
Hiking
Amazing Backpacking Trails of California
California is full of excellent backpacking trails. From the Pacific Ocean coast to the mountain peaks of the Sierra Nevada to the Joshua …
Hike Black Mountain for supreme views of Las Vegas valley
There's sure to be a few opinions about where the best view of the Las Vegas valley can be found. If you're standing on top of Black …
Getting to know Las Vegas Hiking Trails
The real jackpot in Las Vegas goes to local hikers. Everyone wins here thanks to dozens of excellent trails in every direction. To the …
So many petroglyphs, so close to Las Vegas
When I started hiking the Petroglyphs Trail on the outskirts of Las Vegas, I had no idea just how extensive the collection of rock drawings …
Great Hikes: Coyote Gulch
Coyote Gulch was calling my name. Of all the hikes to do in Utah, this one seemed to stick out. It was the right length, it was on my route, …
Great Hikes: Painted Canyon in Mecca Hills Wilderness
For desertphiles that enjoy hiking, the Painted Canyon area in the Coachella Valley is a must do. The main path is a roughly three-hour loop …
Great Hikes: Reaching the Summit of Lake Tahoe Basin
You can't say you've stood on top of Lake Tahoe unless you've been to the summit of Freel Peak, a 10,881 mountain that's the highest point …
Great Hikes: Photographing Shasta from summit of Mt. Eddy
My primary purpose for hiking to the top of Mt. Eddy was to photograph Mt. Shasta. Enjoying the beautiful Deadfall Meadow Trail along the …