Hiking and Adventures
Here you'll find our travel guides, exploring an area articles and information on individual hikes and adventures.
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A Walk Among Bristlecone Pines
From a turn off on the UT-14 there is a short mellow trail that leads to a wooden observation deck. Here you are surrounded by majestic Bristlecone Pines and are also granted a terrific view into a canyon and beyond.
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Ashdown Gorge Adventure
Ashdown Gorge is an exciting adventure at the bottom of a beautiful gorge! There are steep rock walls on both sides as you criss cross the water back and forth. There are some awesome features to explore along the way!
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Exploring Red Hollow Trail
Red Hollow Trail begins in a beautiful red rock canyon with contrasting green conifers dispersed throughout. As soon as you get up and out of the parking area, look back across the street and the backdrop is already breathtaking!
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Exploring Ding and Dang Canyons
Ding and Dang Canyon is an adventurous nine mile lollipop that enters one narrow canyon before exiting and following the next canyon back to the same turn off. We couldn't wait to see the geology, narrow slot sections and obstacles this trail had to offer!
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Exploring Rio Grande Del Norte National Monument
With an abundance of hikes and even more spectacular views, the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument is definitely worth experiencing. It’s a beautiful area with lots to see and do for free or for a small fee! And it was not crowded like many places tend to be.
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Exploring Pedestal Rocks in Arkansas
We had no expectations as we set off to explore Pedestal Rocks Scenic Area. The hike started off as an easy trail through a beautiful forest before revealing amazing views overlooking miles of forest. And then it turned into climbing and exploring awesome rock formations!
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Paynes and Albert High Elevation Lakes
We found adventure, solitude and three gorgeous lakes in the Russian WIlderness! To keep it exciting, this hike requires some route finding as well as an opportunity to climb up a granite ridge to see what's on the other side!
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Exploring Middle McCloud Falls
The descent to Middle McCloud Falls was a nice dirt trail through the woods on easy to follow switchbacks. The river could be seen down below as we hiked. And after a bunch of switchbacks, there it was!
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Romero Pools Adventure in AZ
Romero Pools is a adventurous six mile hike near Tucson, Arizona that leads to a rocky canyon with refreshing pools to play in!
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Summiting Picacho Peak
Hiking Picacho Peak begins from the campground/picnic area with a steep ascent toward a cliff face. From there was a surprising change of direction as you suddenly descend and wrap around to the opposite face of the peak. The descent was steep and rocky with exciting steel cables to assist you as needed.
