Hiking and Adventures
Here you'll find our travel guides, exploring an area articles and information on individual hikes and adventures.
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Oak Springs Trilobite Fossil Site | Find Your Own Fossils
Oak Springs Trilobite Fossil Site is a unique and engaging stop just off Highway 93 near Caliente, where you can hunt for trilobite fossils. This designated BLM area is a cool addition to any road trip through Nevada. Not only do you get to experience the excitement of the hunt, but you are allowed to keep the trilobite fossils that you find! But remember to only take as many as you intend to keep. Read on to find out more about trilobites as well as what to expect on your fossil hunt.
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Camping at Chief Mountain West BLM Campground + Bonus Mini Bike Track
So you happen to be in the middle of nowhere in Nevada and you're looking for a great place to camp. Well the opportunities are pretty much endless haha. But we found a nice opportunity for free camping at Chief Mountain West BLM Campground that we're going to cover in this article.
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Hiking to Little Zion from Lovell Canyon Road
Hiking to Little Zion is a great way to escape the hustle and bustle of Las Vegas. It is also a nice introduction to a less busy side of Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. The trail passes a beautiful diversity of cacti, climbs up through pinyons and junipers to a rewarding overlook. Then as you put in the work to reach the unique destination, you're distracted by the everchanging scenery. Until finally you reach the large sandstone formation that inspired the name Little Zion. This is one of those hikes that about the journey AND the destination. Find out more information about hiking to Little Zion then get out…
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What We Love About Gold Butte National Monument
Gold Butte National Monument is one big pocket of adventure where you can spend days exploring the beautiful desert landscapes and discovering neat features. This 300,000 acre gem was designated a national monument back in 2016, protecting the vast, rugged environment and its interesting history. Encounter joshua trees, a great variety of cacti, canyons all to yourself, rock scrambling and incredible petroglyphs. And enjoy the endless opportunity for discovery and solitude in this vast, colorful desert terrain.
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Hiking Mount Shavano Peak 14,229′ | Steep and Rewarding
Hiking Mount Shavano Peak is a great option for tackling one of Colorado's many 14ers. It reaches an impressive 14,229 feet elevation which result in incredible panoramic views from the summit. But hiking Mount Shavano also provides a unique opportunity to bag two peaks over 14,000 feet in one challenging day hike. From the summit of Mount Shavano, take on another mile in the sky to reach Tabeguache Peak at 14,162 feet.
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Hiking Crags Trail | Beautiful and Diverse Day Hike
Being in the Pikes Peak vicinity of Pike-San Isabel National Forest, many people choose to hike Pikes Peak or Devil's Playground Trail. But hiking Crags Trail is a great day hike opportunity with very beautiful scenery and an exciting destination. The finale includes numerous rock pinnacle formations to explore as well as a well earned mountain vista. Read on to find out more about what to expect hiking Crags Trail near Divide.
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Hiking West Branch Trail to Island and Crater Lakes | Rawah Wilderness
Hiking West Branch Trail provides an excellent opportunity to access the wildly scenic beauty of the Rawah Wilderness. The Rawah Wilderness is a bit of a hidden gem located about 75 miles west of Fort Collins in northern Colorado. This area has been carved and shaped by glaciers creating a dramatic landscape of high peaks and beautiful cirque lakes. Hiking West Branch Trail leads to a number of these incredible features. Or take one of the trail branches to reach the many other worthwhile destinations that can be found throughout the Rawah Wilderness.
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Hiking American Lakes Trail and Thunder Pass | State Forest State Park
Hiking American Lakes Trail is a great opportunity to experience one of the seriously gorgeous hikes found in State Forest State Park. State Forest State Park is an incredible 71,000 acres of rugged and dramatic scenic Colorado landscapes.
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Beautiful Backpacking on Rawah Trail | Rawah Lakes and Sandbar Lakes
Backpacking Rawah Trail is a less travelled adventure in the beautiful, remote Rawah Wilderness. Rawah Trail climbs up from the Laramie River and enters the wilderness. It then leads to several sets of pretty alpine lakes with side trail options to lengthen the adventure. Enjoy the gorgeous glacially carved landscape with its mix of high peaks and cirque lakes without the crowds!
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Beautiful Stop At Fish Creek Falls In Steamboat Springs
Fish Creek Falls in Steamboat Springs is one of the many beautiful outdoor destinations in the area worth checking out. Fish Creek Falls is a beautiful 283 foot waterfall that can be enjoyed by all. Just a short drive from the town of Steamboat Springs will get you to the parking area where you will need to pay $5. From there, the trail to Fish Creek Falls is a pretty, paved 1/4 mile walk to the waterfall that is wheelchair friendly. This is a wonderful opportunity for people of all skill levels to see some of the areas abundant natural beauty.
