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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Hiking to Owens Peak in the Southern Sierras
Owens Peak is a prominent peak in the southern Sierra Nevada Mountain Range near Ridgecrest, California that stands at 8,453 feet. There are two different routes for hiking to Owens Peak and both gain substantial elevation, making the views from the top that much more rewarding!
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Camping at Trona Pinnacles
Hidden in an area seemingly in the middle of nowhere between the southern tip of the Sierras and Death Valley National Park lie the Trona Pinnacles. Trona Pinnacles are giant spire-like geological formations known as tufas. It is amazing how they tower about the desert floor and it is even more amazing that the area was completely underwater at one time!
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Hiking Sacagawea Peak
Sacagawea peak is known for being the tallest peak in the Bridger Range of Montana. The mountains make a beautiful backdrop the the city and the trailhead is a hour from Bozeman, making it the perfect get away for someone trying escape the city. Hiking Sacagawea peak trail is a rewarding hike with great 360° views from the top.
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Backpacking Beartooth High Lakes Trail
Beartooth High Lakes Trail is a gorgeous high elevation adventure! There are lakes galore as well as snow capped granite and beauty in every direction!
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Hiking to Mystic Lake in Montana
We packed up for a one night trip and headed out for our trip hiking to Mystic Lake. Once in the wilderness the surrounding landscape is beautiful with tall granite walls and sharp peaks. The trail starts ascending and becomes more rocky, then it turns into switchbacks on the rocky side of the mountain. Once at the top of the switchbacks, the views are incredible and Mystic Lake looks gorgeous!
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Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway Attractions
Driving along Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway reveals stunning beauty from the floor of the gorge, towering limestone walls on either side. Along the way there are many opportunities to pull off and soak in the dramatic landscape as well as numerous roadside attractions ranging from waterfall view points to several mile hikes.
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Best Hikes in Badlands National Park
Some of the best hikes in Badlands National Park are experienced by getting off the beaten path and wandering through this truly majestic landscape. Badlands National Park is one of my ultimate favorite places that I've had the opportunity to explore so far.
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Things to Do in Nebraska
Last summer we ventured east through Nevada, northern Utah, and southern Wyoming to reach western Nebraska. We had no idea what to expect and we were excited to find different things to do in Nebraska.
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Gold Strike Hot Springs
One of the coolest adventures that we did on the outskirts of Vegas was the hike to Gold Strike Hot Springs. This hike is in Boulder City, about 45 minutes from the Strip. This hike had it all: beautiful scenery, boulder scrambling, ropes to repel down, hot springs, and a cold river!
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Hiking in Joshua Tree Guide
For those who love the outdoors, hiking in Joshua Tree National Park is a must! Hikes in Joshua Tree vary from easy to strenuous, from short trails to overnight trips, and from rugged peaks to desert oases. Along with the many opportunities for hiking in Joshua Tree, there are lots of other activities to do in the national park.
