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- Guide to Cape Town, South Africa April 3, 2020
- Guide to the Gardens Route, South Africa: Hermanus to Cape Town March 28, 2020
- Guide to the Gardens Route, South Africa: Mossel Bay to Cape Agulhas March 27, 2020
- Guide to the Gardens Route, South Africa: Knysna to Wilderness March 26, 2020
- Guide to the Gardens Route, South Africa: Nature’s Valley to Plettenberg Bay March 25, 2020
- Guide to the Gardens Route, South Africa: Storms River Mouth March 24, 2020
- Guide to the Gardens Route Road Trip, South Africa March 23, 2020
- Guide to Addo Elephant National Park Safari, South Africa March 19, 2020
- Guide to the Panorama Route, South Africa December 3, 2019
- Guide to Safari in Kruger National Park, South Africa November 20, 2019
- 4 Places to Play Pinball in San Diego July 25, 2019
- 6 Incredible Mountain Hikes Under 1 Hour From San Diego July 21, 2019
- Guide to Cabrillo National Monument, San Deigo July 17, 2019
- Find Four Pedestrian Bridges Hidden In San Diego June 30, 2019
- Barrio Logan, San Diego: Chicano Park & Las Cuatro Milpas June 26, 2019
- Binge on the Best Burritos in San Diego June 24, 2019
- Take a Taco Tour in San Diego June 19, 2019
- Tour the Kombucha Breweries of San Diego June 16, 2019
- Tour the San Diego Farmers Markets June 12, 2019
- San Diego’s 5 Peak Challenge Mission Trails Regional Park June 9, 2019
- Number One Attraction in San Diego, CA: Balboa Park June 5, 2019
- Your Guide to Exploring San Diego, California June 2, 2019
- Experience Meow Wolf in Santa Fe, New Mexico May 29, 2019
- Walk the Haiku Path at Santa Fe Community College May 26, 2019
- Drink the Elixir at Kakawa Chocolate House in Santa Fe, NM May 22, 2019
- Hike the Tree Spring Trail in Sandia Mountains, NM May 18, 2019
- Tinkertown Museum in Albuquerque, New Mexico May 15, 2019
- World’s Largest Rattlesnake in Albuquerque, New Mexico May 12, 2019
- Museums of University of New Mexico in Albuquerque May 5, 2019
- Exploring Petroglyph National Monument Albuquerque, NM May 1, 2019
Tag Archives: trails
John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge, Philadelphia
Philly is full of surprises. My mom and I went for an early morning hike, despite drizzly conditions it was remarkably warm on and pleasant at the end of December. Our destination was John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge [8601 Lindbergh … Continue reading
Posted in Pennsylvania
Tagged atlantic flyway, bald eagle, bird watching, birder, birding, birds of prey, cardinal, great blue heron, heron, hike, john heinz national wildlife refuge, National Wildlife Refuge, nature, pennsylvania, philadelphia, philly, road trip, trail map, trails, Wildlife Refuge, woodpecker, wren
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Wissahickon Valley Park, Philadelphia Hike
After traversing through the dense city center of Philadelphia I was more than happy to have stop number three be a densely treed space. Driving to the outer limits of the city showed me another side of Philadelphia, gorgeous mansions … Continue reading
Posted in Pennsylvania
Tagged bike, bird watching, birding, covered bridge, creek, flock, forbidden drive, hike, history, nature, pennsylvania, philadelphia, philly, road trip, run, starling, trails, waterfall, wissahickon, wissahickon creek, wissahickon valley, wissahickon valley park
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Woodcock Preserve, Clifton Park Hike
When heading up the northway I always like to visit a few of the fantastic little preserves along the way in Saratoga County. Woodcock Preserve [721 Tanner Road, Clifton Park NY] is a small and quiet park with just over 2 … Continue reading
Posted in Clifton Park
Tagged birding, clifton park, hike, nature, preserve, saratoga springs, trail map, trailhead, trails, wetlands, woodcock, woodcock preserve, woods
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Esopus Bend Nature Preserve
Tucked away in the back roads of a residential neighborhood you’ll find the faded sign and trailhead for the Esopus Bend Nature Preserve [Shady Lane, Saugerties, NY 12477]. You’ll share the trails with local residents walking their dogs, seen far … Continue reading
Posted in Catskills
Tagged creek, esopus, esopus bend, esopus bend nature preserve, esopus creek, hike, meadow, nature, saugerties, trail map, trails, wetland, woods
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Poet’s Seat Tower, Greenfield MA
Nature, something that can be so beautiful or terrifying, is certainly always inspiring. It is the perfect topic for a poet to study. Frederick Goddard Tuckerman was a resident of Greenfield, MA moved to write his nature poetry while sitting … Continue reading
Posted in Berkshires
Tagged daytrip, Frederick Goddard Tuckerman, greenfield, Highland Park, hike, nature, observation deck, poem, poetry, poets seat, poets seat tower, Rocky Mountain Park, trails, Tuckerman
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Mud Pond Preserve, Nassau
If you’re looking for a quiet walk in Columbia County Mud Pond Preserve [591 Central Nassau Rd East Nassau, New York] is the perfect spot, you may just have the entire place to yourself. The parking lot and kiosk look … Continue reading
Posted in Columbia County
Tagged beaver, bird watching, birding, bog, busy beaver, hike, mud pond, mud pond preserve, nassau, nature, overlook, owl, stream, swamp, trail map, trails, wildlife, woods
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How to spend at day in Waimea Canyon, Kauai
Commonly referred to as the ‘Grand Canyon of the Pacific,’ a visit to Waimea Canyon was number one on my list of things to do when visiting the island of Kauai. The canyon is approximately ten miles long and 3,000 … Continue reading
Posted in Kauai
Tagged 4wd, alakai swamp, canyon, canyon trail, double waterfall, fresh fruit, grand canyon, grand canyon of the pacific, hawaii, hike, ishikara, ishikara market, jo jos, kalalau, kalalau lookout, kalalau valley, kauai, kokee state park, manapua, mango, na pali coast, nature, polihale, puu o kila, puu o kila lookout, ridge, rooster, salt pond, scenic view, shave ice, sunrise, sunset, trails, travel, waimea, waimea canyon, waipoo falls, waterfall
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Sage Estates, Menands Hike
The days are getting blissfully longer. It’s once again possible to go out for a walk after work with some sunlight! To spice up the weekly routine it’s always fun to try out a hiking spot with a new view. … Continue reading
Posted in Capital Region
Tagged albany, creek, hike, menands, nature, ravine, sage estates, trails, trees, waterfall, woods
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Mohawk Landing Nature Preserve, Rexford Hike
I love surprises. I plan a lot, so it’s rare when something pleasantly unexpected pops up. Driving down scenic River Road I was swooning from the view of the Mohawk River. We passed by the entrance to the Mohawk Landing … Continue reading
Posted in Clifton Park
Tagged birding, clifton park, fog, hike, mohawk, mohawk landing, mohawk landing nature preserve, mohawk river, nature, nature preserve, pond, rexford, river, river road, scenic byway, trails, universal desgin, waterfall, wetland
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Hilo Parks: Liliuokalani Gardens, Coconut Island, & Wailoa River
Want to take an early morning stroll, have some extra time before dinner? There are some lovely little parks right in the city of Hilo for your enjoyment. If you have some extra time between your big events of the … Continue reading
Posted in Big Island
Tagged beach, big island, birding, canary, coconut island, crab, ducks, fish, fish pond, garden, hawaii, hilo, history, island, japanese, japanese garden, kamehameha, King, king kamehameha, King Kamehameha Statue, Liliuokalani, Liliuokalani gardens, mokuola, nature, pagoda, park, pond, queen, queen Liliuokalani, river, statue, swim, trails, travel, trees, tsunami, wailoa, wailoa river, wailoa river state recreation area
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