Tag: hiking
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Standing Among Giants: 5 Days in Redwoods National and State Parks
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Understanding Redwoods National and State Parks For as long as I can remember, I’ve been mesmerized by trees. Growing up in northern Illinois, my backyard was a forested playground where I spent countless hours exploring with my siblings—or wandering off on my own little adventures. So when I learned that…
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Best Hikes in Ouray, Colorado | Travel Guide
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Looking for the BEST Hikes in Ouray Colorado? You’ve come to the right page! Ouray, Colorado. Elevation: 7,792 feet. Often referred to as the “Switzerland of America.” Pronounced “yuu-ray.” This little slice of heaven is located on the Western Slope of Colorado. Located 40 minutes from Montrose, 1 hour from…
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Zion National Park Travel Guide | Hiking, Camping & Springdale Tips
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“All this is the music of waters,” wrote John Wesley Powell in 1895 — a sentiment that perfectly captures the spirit of Zion National Park. Home to one of North America’s largest flying birds, the California Condor, Zion is a breathtaking destination that draws visitors from across the globe. Its…
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Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Travel Guide: Best Hikes, Waterfalls & Camping
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Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore spans nearly 12,000 acres, featuring 13 miles of stunning Lake Superior shoreline, making it an ideal destination for travelers seeking an adventure in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula (Yooper Territory). The park boasts breathtaking sandstone cliffs, pristine beaches, cascading waterfalls, towering sand dunes, tranquil inland lakes, dense forests,…