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 …
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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, …
Thailand’s Khao Sok National Park
Beaches, temples, and food probably come to mind when most people think about Thailand. I'm here to tell you that its ancient rainforests …
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 …
Great Hikes: Refugio State Beach to El Capitan
If it's a beautiful coastal hike you seek in the Santa Barbara area, look no further than the state beaches along the Gaviota …
Great Hikes: The Icons of the American West
The American West is home to an abundance of world-class, long-distance hiking trails. As an exercise of reverence, the following …
To the summit of Mt. Pinos
When I reached the trail head for the hike to the summit of Mt. Pinos, it was clear I was already at a pretty high elevation. There sat the …