Are you looking for inexpensive gifts for hikers? Gifts that will actually be useful? Sometimes the smallest accessory can have a significant impact, and thatās even more true when the present relates to the recipientās interests or hobbies. Thatās why Iāve put together my … [Read more...] about Best Gifts for Hikers: Inexpensive Gifts for Stocking Stuffers, Birthdays, and More
Hiking in Castlewood Canyon State Park: See Rocks, Ruins, and More
Hiking in Castlewood Canyon State Park can take many forms. It may be a walk on the canyon rim, looking down the valley and out to the prairie land of Douglas County. But it can also be a trek into the canyon and along Cherry Creek to a charming waterfall. Maybe itās a hike to … [Read more...] about Hiking in Castlewood Canyon State Park: See Rocks, Ruins, and More
14 Reasons to Hike in Staunton State ParkĀ
Coloradoās Staunton State Park is a hikerās playground. Twenty-nine miles (48 km) of trails include easy loops around fishing ponds, 1200-foot (366 m) climbs to epic overlooks, and everything in between. So whether youāre partial to grassy meadows, waterfalls, or geological … [Read more...] about 14 Reasons to Hike in Staunton State ParkĀ
A Walking Weekend near Scottsbluff, NebraskaĀ Ā
Make Scottsbluff, Nebraska, your home base for a weekend getaway to historical sites sprinkled with short and easy to moderate hikes. In this post, Iāll suggest four different walking excursions within Scottsbluff and nearby that will keep you engaged during a long … [Read more...] about A Walking Weekend near Scottsbluff, NebraskaĀ Ā
Paint Mines Interpretive Park: How and Why to HikeĀ It
Hiking in the Paint Mines Interpretive Park takes you through colorful rock formations sculpted by the forces of wind and water. This El Paso County, Colorado, open space might not look like much from a distance, but trekking into and around the exposed sandstone is a must-do … [Read more...] about Paint Mines Interpretive Park: How and Why to HikeĀ It