Tag: hikes
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Why I Love Doing Something That Scares Many: Solo Hiking
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This was an essay about solo hiking I tried to submit a few times to other media publications but has never actually been accepted to be released so I want to share it here! It was written years ago. “It’ll be tough and very steep,” said a mid-aged man when…
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Ringing Rocks Park in Pennsylvania: A Geological Mystery
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There’s a place hidden in the forests of Pennsylvania that lies a park with piles of boulders that has a unique ring to it. Literally. Ringing Rocks is the park that has boulders that, when hit by a hammer, creates musical sounds from it. Some sound like pings and some…
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9 Best Things to Do in Malibu, California
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When you hear of Malibu, what comes to your mind? You might picture picturesque beaches, celebrity homes, Barbie’s Malibu Dreamhouse, and the epitome of Southern California. Malibu is exactly that: the epitome of Southern California. There are miles of white sandy beaches, geological coves, hidden waterfalls, and small beachy boutiques…
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Water Wheel Falls Hiking Guide
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This stunning trail that has granite canyons towering over pristine blue-green water has probably been on my list of hikes to do in Arizona forever now. However, I finally made it happen when one of my close friends moved to Payson and we went to go together to check it…
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Saguaro Trail in Tonto National Forest Hiking Guide
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Since moving to the huge city of Mesa, Arizona in November, I knew that I would be blessed by some beautiful landscapes really close to me. I’ve hiked around Arizona a lot and used to travel an hour and a few minutes over to these landscapes and now I’m a…
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A Visitor’s Guide to Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau, Alaska
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Traveling in Juneau and hoping to see a glacier? Well you have the chance to! Located about 12 miles from downtown Alaska capital city, Juneau, Mendenhall Glacier is a spectacular place that is not to be missed when visiting in Juneau and it’s also one of the more accessible glaciers…
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Dangers of Hiking in The Desert And Safety Tips
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Are you anticipating hiking the desert? Are you a newbie in hiking the desert if you just moved around there? Then, reading this post will be for you. The desert is an impressive landscape that consists of a lack of vegetation but has sweeping views that will amaze you and…
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Soldier Pass Trail and Seven Sacred Pools in Sedona
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I can rave on and on about my favorite city in Arizona, Sedona. Why? Because there are so many breathtaking hikes to do in Sedona, and I finally got to cross one trail off my Arizona hiking bucket list for my birthday this year. The Soldier Pass Trail is an…
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10 Best Things To Do in Sedona, Arizona
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Sedona is truly one of the prettiest and best cities in Arizona, and I thought that since the first time I stepped foot in the city in 2016. It’s no wonder why Sedona is one of the most popular cities in Arizona visited by tourists. And there’s no better way…