Tag: trails
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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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10 Best Things to Do By Prescott, Arizona
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Prescott is one of my favorite cities with green in my state of Arizona! Located in Central Arizona, Prescott remains special in my heart because I spent quite some time there with solo hikes, with family, and with friends. It has an average elevation of 5,000+ feet and it is…
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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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Hike Wind Cave Trail in Mesa, Arizona
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I am a sucker for exploring caves, especially through trails. Unbeknownst to many, Arizona actually has some great caves (or alcoves) to find through their geological trails, where many has to go and hike a bit of steep paths to get there. There’s one particular trail on my state’s hiking…
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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…