A blog for the more than average traveler, hiker, and mountain biker.
A blog for the more than average traveler, hiker, and mountain biker.
Peek-A-Boo Slot Canyon – This is a great slot canyon to explore and is located about an hour from Springdale, Utah. The canyon itself is located on BLM (Bureau of Land Management) land, so it is free to access. There…
White Dome via Water Canyon Trail – 6.2 miles, out and back. Difficult and requires some scrambling. I only made it to Top Rock which is about 3 miles, out and back. This is another hike that is great to…
Observation Point via East Mesa Trail – 7 miles, out and back, Easy This hike leads you to Observation Point, offering stunning panoramic views of Zion Canyon, including Angels Landing. I would strongly recommend this hike as it will get…
Kayenta Trail – 3.5 Miles – out and back. ModerateGetting there – I stayed in Springdale, so I walked to the park entrance and the visitor center, got on the shuttle and it was Stop 6 on the shuttleLower Emerald…
I didn’t do all the traditional hikes in Zion National Park due to the popularity and the crowds- it just kind of took away from the fun. I also couldn’t get a permit to do Angels Landing. I did do…
Where/what is it: The China Wall can be found along the eastern section of the MDH trail, spanning from Mile Post 128 to Mile Post 129. If you approach from the north, you will encounter a lengthy, moderately steep path…
The Maah Daah Hey (MDH) Trail is a 150 mile hiking/biking/horse riding trail in western North Dakota. The trail goes through the beautiful badlands of ND. Devil’s Pass is my favorite sections of the Maah Dah Hey Trail, it is…
This entry will inform you how to ride the world famous Flume Trail located in Nevada overlooking Lake Tahoe. All links to maps/info will open in a new\ window. Where to stay: That is up to you, but you will ultimately…
Here is a little video on how I made my bike rail for my Toyota Tacoma. It is a super easy build and doesn’t require a lot of tools. It’s also cheap and not labor intensive! A…
I spent an extended weekend in the Phoenix and Scottsdale area- here are a few areas I hit and would probably go to again. Scottsdale: Phoenix: Tempe: Queen Creek: