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At just 5.9 miles, day 3 on the Trans-Catalina was supposed to be our “easy” day. As such, we slept in a bit, before hitting the showers and then grabbing some proper…

After a nearly perfect first day on the Trans-Catalina Trail (TCT), we were ready to tackle our second day. The plan was to start off “Day 2” with an early morning side-trip…

The Trans-Catalina Trail, otherwise known as simply the “TCT”, is an epic California backpacking adventure that treks from one end of Santa Catalina Island to the other. During this gorgeous but challenging…

After the previous night’s stay at The Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa, it was time to head out and explore one of the more popular trails in the Lake Arrowhead area, the…

Well-rested from the night at the famed Wawona Hotel, and still on a high from hiking the Mariposa Grove Trail to Wawona Point the afternoon before, it was finally time to check…

Having just hiked the magical (and freshly redeveloped) Mariposa Grove Trail to Wawona Point, I set off to my abode for the night, the Wawona Hotel. Review: The Wawona Hotel (Yosemite National…

Although I had been to the Mariposa Grove in Yosemite National Park several times before, I hadn’t been there since the National Park Service completed its restoration project of the grove in…

As you may or may not know, there are many great hikes in Las Vegas. Thanks to a recommendation from an awesome front desk attendant during a recent stay at Palazzo Las…

Editor’s Note: Click here for more information on all things Las Vegas.  Las Vegas is known for many things – gambling, entertainment, nightlife, hotels, world-class culinary experiences – but did you know it has some…

Editor’s Note: Click here for more on Las Vegas area Hikes. Click here for more information on all things Las Vegas.  The Fire Wave Trail is a great introductory hike to Nevada’s…

Editor’s Note: This post is part my series on Las Vegas area Hikes. Also, click here for more information on all things Las Vegas.  Having already tried – and failed – 3…

Half-Dome. Angels’s Landing. Whitney. These are the names of some of the most popular/infamous hikes in the United States. The most recent trail to take its place among this elite club is…

Once upon a time in the 1980’s, a much younger me saw a video for the “Save A Prayer” song by Duran Duran. I remember the video’s locations seemed so foreign and…

Editor’s Note: This post is part of a series on my trip to South Africa. Hiking Cape Town’s Lion’s Head Trail was one of the most memorable experiences I had in South…

For more information on the Mojave National Preserve, click here.  The Mojave National Preserve is filled with some great hiking trails like the Teutonia Peak Trail and the Barber Peak Loop Trail,…

For more information on the Mojave National Preserve, click here.  Having tackled the awesome Barber Peak Loop Trail the day before, I wanted to try another classic Mojave National Preserve trail – the…

True, Mojave National Preserve is one of the lesser-known Parks in California, but that doesn’t mean it’s any less impressive than say Joshua Tree National Park or Death Valley National Park. In…

Editor’s Note: This post is part of a series on my trip to South Africa. Although Table Mountain usually gets all the press when you talk about hiking in Cape Town, South…

If you are thinking of hiking in Havasupai this year, you’ll need to know about the important new requirement to make a reservation. What You Need To Know About Getting A Reservation…

When you visit the island of Maui in Hawaii, there is one experience that literally rises above all others: Watching the sunrise at Haleakala National Park. Watching The Sunrise At Haleakala National…