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Hiking Hotspot: Torrey Pines State Nature Reserve in San Diego

San Diego is most well-known for its’ beautiful 70 mile long coastline which is lined with a diverse selection of gorgeous beaches. It’s a great place to enjoy outdoor recreation anytime ...

The Petrified National Forest: More than 225 Millions Years in the Making

The Petrified National Forest, located nearby Holbrook in the Northeastern portion of Arizona, is named as so for its’ large quantities of petrified wood. Since moving to Northern Arizona, ...

Pinnacle Peak Trail: A Challenging Picturesque Hike in Scottsdale

The thought of hiking in the intolerable Phoenix heat during the summer is an unbearable thought. Even pre-sunrise, the temps still crawl into the 90’s. Luckily, with the arrival of winter ...

Montezuma Castle: A 900+ Year Old Ancient Apartment Building

The great thing about visiting Arizona is that there are so many odd attractions which you can’t see anywhere else. Since moving to the Flagstaff region, I have spent nearly every weekend ...

An Easy Walk Through Towering Aspen Trees on Flagstaff’s Picturesque Veit Springs Loop

Flagstaff is home to so many beautiful hikes, ranging in difficulty from a “no sweat 2” mile fitness loop around Buffalo Park, to an incredibly intense all day adventurous 9 mile trek up ...

Red Rock State Park: Gorgeous Sedona Views Minus the Crowds

Although there are many amazing hiking trails scattered throughout Sedona, with these fabulous views often comes intense crowds. I’ve lived in the area for several years and so I am always ...

Hiking the Incredibly Scenic Fat Man’s Loop in Flagstaff, Arizona

Since moving to Flagstaff, I’ve enjoyed most of the trails in and around town. I hike nearly every weekend; it’s hard to travel anywhere else when the scenery here is so ...

The Beautiful Peavine National Recreational Trail in Prescott, AZ

In Prescott, a beautiful small city in central Arizona, you will find one of the few remaining rail trails in the state. The Peavine National Recreational Trail follows the old Santa Fe, Prescott, ...

Sand Key Park: A Beach-Comber’s Paradise on Florida’s Gulf Coast

Most tourists are well aware of Clearwater Beach: the world famous beach known for its’ sugar smooth sand. Although Clearwater is a great beach, it’s often too crowded with tourists to ...

Circle B Bar Reserve: A Frightening Walk Down Alligator Alley

Circle B Bar Reserve is the perfect day trip for both Tampa residents looking to escape the congestion and also Orlando tourists who are looking for a relaxing day away from the theme parks. ...