Wheeee! It’s such fun to ski! In winter, the equivalent of hiking is snowshoeing and even skiing. The same mountain trails that were fun to explore during summer are now covered with snow. Entire meadows, valleys and mountains have transformed into winter wonderland announcing the start of the ski season. I love cross-country skiing and […]
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Top hikes of 2013 and wishing you all a Happy New Year!
Wishing you all a very happy new year! 2013 was a spectacular year for me when it came to hiking and nature. Highlights included hiking on snow-covered trails in Grand Canyon National Park (Arizona, USA) driving a ridiculously rough and bumpy road to Racetrack Playa in Death Valley National Park (Nevada, USA) and hiking in the stunning glacier landscape of two […]
Capitol Reef National Park: Hike a geological wrinkle on the Earth’s surface
We are but an insignificant speck in Capitol Reef National Park If ever there was a place that would shrink you to insignificance, Capitol Reef National Park has to be it. Known for it’s famous Waterpocket Fold, Capitol Reef is home to a monoclinal geologic wrinkle on the surface of the Earth that extends beyond […]