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Mount Guardian, Woodstock Hike

So close to the bustling town of Woodstock, but so far away. Follow the quiet country roads passed the interesting historical signs and beautiful homes. Mount Guardian [Byrdcliffe Theater Parking, 380 Upper Byrdcliffe Road, Woodstock NY] is a hike just … Continue reading

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Hike the Sleeping Giant, Kauai

Nounou Mountain [Parking lot on Halelilo Road off of Hwy 56, in Wailua] is commonly referred to as Sleeping Giant and the land is steeped in legend. The mountain looks like a human lying down, thus the story of its … Continue reading

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Berlin Mountain, Taconic Hike

I have had Berlin Mountain [Intersection of Torrey Woods Rd and Berlin Road, Williamstown MA – continue on Berlin and the parking lot will pop up on the left – The trail is a two minute walk back down the … Continue reading

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How to spend a day in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Visiting Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is simply a must when on the Big Island. It is incredible to be in the presence of an active volcano and such diverse awe inspiring nature. Pele the Hawaiian fire goddess lives here, so … Continue reading

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Storm King Mountain, Hudson Valley Hike

The Storm King: Darkening skies and raging seas. Perhaps you’re envisioning Zeus with a thunderbolt or Poseidon with a tsunami, or maybe some other deity who is having a bad day and fiercely brooding. This particular king takes shape in … Continue reading

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Brace Mountain, Taconic Hike

Start your trek relaxed, nestled between a scenic meadow and the woods. Enjoy it while you can, because before you know it you’ll start ascending up woodsy hills, scrambling up rocks, and sweating your socks off until you reach the … Continue reading

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Camelback Mountain Echo Canyon Trail, Phoenix

It was the last day of our crazy two week hiking and sight seeing trip starting in Las Vegas, heading through California, Utah, and Arizona – we would fly out from Phoenix in the late afternoon. So we woke up … Continue reading

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Alander Mountain, Taconic Hike

It was Halloween, which is also our anniversary. Seven years of shenanigans. “What do you wanna do to celebrate babe?” Same thing we always do, babe. So off to the mountains we went, this time, the Taconics. Alander Mountain [Rt. … Continue reading

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Adirondack Hike: Mount Marcy

Mount Marcy [Parking in ADK Loj 1002 Adirondack Loj Rd, Lake Placid, NY 12946, $10 per vehicle] is no ordinary Adirondack hike, but the tallest of the 46 high peaks, the highest you can get in New York State. I’m … Continue reading

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Best of New Hampshire: Andres Institute of Art

The integration of art and nature, nothing is more delightful than an outdoor sculpture park! Andres Institute of Art [98 NH-13, Brookline, NH 03033] is the largest outdoor sculpture park in New England, and it is free to visit. There … Continue reading

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