South Valley Park hiking trails pass by and through prominent rock formations from different geological periods. Just minutes from a highway in the southwest corner of the Denver, Colorado metro area, take a walk on easy to moderate trails that used to be part of a cattle ranch. … [Read more...] about South Valley Park Trails: Rocks, Ridges, and Ranch
An Urban Walk in Downtown Waco, Texas
An urban walk around downtown Waco, Texas, might be the best way to get acquainted with this small city whose popularity just keeps growing. Even as new construction changes the skyline, the urban center’s past is evident in its architecture, historical markers, and open spaces. … [Read more...] about An Urban Walk in Downtown Waco, Texas
The Tallman Gulch Trail: Suburban Hiking in Parker
Parker, Colorado’s Tallman Gulch Trail cuts a path through the town about 20 miles (32 km) from Denver. A hike on this paved suburban path delivers a good dose of nature thanks to the open space buffer separating it from the houses. Even in the middle of the ‘burbs, this path … [Read more...] about The Tallman Gulch Trail: Suburban Hiking in Parker
Elkhead Reservoir State Park: Hiking in the High Desert
Elkhead Reservoir State Park was not built for hiking. As a result, the 10+ miles (16+ km) of trails in this Colorado recreation area seem an afterthought compared to water-based leisure activities. Nonetheless, the curious hiker will find wildlife, geology, and more in this high … [Read more...] about Elkhead Reservoir State Park: Hiking in the High Desert
Hitting the Trails at North Table Mountain Park
The North Table Mountain Park trails go around a flat-topped mountain, up its steep sides, and wind through open grasslands on the mesa in Golden, Colorado. Surrounded by the city, it’s easy to get to, yet the summit feels remote. Jefferson County Open Space manages the sensitive … [Read more...] about Hitting the Trails at North Table Mountain Park