Hiking

Backpacking and Hiking
My Backpacking Dream use to be...
For as long as I can remember until about 10 years ago, my biggest dream was to walk the Appalachian Trail. My inspiration for this dream was a book I read over and over again called, As Far As the Eyes Can See. Not only did I find this book to be a great written book, but the author has a way to make you feel some of his experiences that he had while hiking. I am going to share some of the most wonderful times I have had preparing for this dream, and the journeys I have had on some of my da...

Tours and Lore Of The Southwest
What Must It Have Been Like a Hundred Years Ago for Native Americans In The Vast Southwest
Imagine..... Indians singing and dancing around a roaring camp fire or planting seeds by the light of a full moon.These visions and more were felt during my visit to Chaco Canyon National Historical Park, Canyon De Chelly (pronounced shay) National Monument and Casa Malpais Archaeological Park. These established landmarks form a 700 mile triangle from northeastern Arizona into northwestern New Mexico and may have been part of a migration that has fascinated modern archaeologists for years. Pr...

Guadalupe Peak, Texas
On Not Climbing The High Point Of Texas
The mountain had defeated me before. Three times in the past two years I'd found myself close enough to drive to Guadalupe Mountains National Park and attempt a climb to the highest point in Texas. I'd been frightened away by the weather before I even got within 50 miles. The first two times it was the wind. I'd read that the trail was precarious in places, and I didn't want to be hiking alone if the wind blew me off the mountain. The third time I got closer, but climbing day ...

The Best Hikes in Utah | Best Utah Hikes
Intro To The Best Hikes In Utah
This lens is dedicated to the best hikes in Utah and for good reason. Folks are looking for a local travel destination as money becomes tighter and it becomes necessary to enjoy the great outdoors closer to home. Utah offers a lot of reasons to visit. The first is that it is reasonably central and not a far flight or even drive for many of you based on either the west coast or event the east coast of the USA. Also, so many people over look the natural beauty and other wonders that Utah offers...

Hike To Blue Lake
A spectacular backcountry journey awaits.....
The hike to Blue Lake located in the Indian Peaks Wilderness area within the Arapahoe / Roosevelt National Forest, Colorado, vividly captures an idyllic alpine landscape, prolific wildflowers, tumbling waterfalls and intimate views of the area's most impressive peaks. The hike is truly spectacular well worth a visit. I have been to Blue Lake countless times and the beauty of the hike as well as the lake itself never ceases to amaze me. The trail is short, 6 miles round trip, with minimal ele...

3 Days Hiking on the highest mountain in Thailand
Doi Inthanon National Park near Chiang Mai Thailand
When it gets too hot to stay in Chiang Mai city, no worries, just go to Doi Inthanon National Park a short 90 kilometers away. Bring a jacket, believe it or not, you will need it. Soon after entering the park gate, the road climbs steeply through a cutting before leveling out, passing the Doi Inthanon National Park Information Center, overlooking the Mae Klang river on the left. The road passes through open dry forest and after crossing over to the left bank, follows the course of the river, ...