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If you need a good calf workout, this trail may be a good one for you. With over 2000sf elevation gain in just two miles distance, you are walking an almost 20% slope. Distance: 4.0 (I only made it 3.5) Time: 3... Continue Reading →
Multiple trail options to see a variety of very interesting geology depending on how much time and energy you have. This hike is a great way to explore what Death Valley has to offer. Distance (RT): 5.8 Time: 3-4 hoursStart: ... Continue Reading →
My wife and kids couldn't understand why I wanted to visit Death Valley National Park. It is known as the: - lowest place in North America (282 ft below sea level) - driest place in America (average rainfall is less than 2 inches) - and hottest place in the world (134°F / 57°C is the... Continue Reading →
Jeri and I planned and executed a short 4 day/3 night vacation to Tennessee to visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This National Park is considered the most popular (over 9 million visitors per year). In 2020, they approximated 12.1 million visitors. To put this in perspective, the next most visited National Park was Yellowstone... Continue Reading →
Have you heard about the Financial Independence movement? It is often abbreviated as F.I.R.E. which stands for Financial Independence - Retire Early. My belief is that most people generally work most of their life, save around 10% of their income towards retirement, and hope that with Social Security Income they will have enough to get... Continue Reading →
Beautiful 6+ mile RT trail in Sedona AZ with red rock, flowing river, ghostly white trees, cows & unique plants. Distance: 6+ mile out and backTime: 3-4 hoursStart: Red Rock Visitor Center Parking... Continue Reading →
Amazing views on this 3 mile loop trail in Sedona AZ with red rock formations (near and in the distance). Distance: 2.95 mile loopTime: 2-3 hoursStart: Bell Rock Vista TrailheadDifficulty: ... Continue Reading →
Loop trail(s) near the airport in Orlando Florida. See mossy trees, strange mushrooms, lakes, and even some wildlife. Distance: 7.47 mile loopTime: 3 hoursStart: Moss Park campgroundDifficulty: ... Continue Reading →
We made a spontaneous 7 day trip to Italy this April because of a great airfare deal ($461 roundtrip from SLC). It wasn't a direct flight and we had a layover in LAX each direction, so the total travel time was around 24 hours. When we arrived at Milan, we took a train to Rome.... Continue Reading →
Easy level hike through Fay Canyon, which may lead to a waterfall at certain times of the year. There is also an arch that requires some rock scrambling and good maps to find. Distance: 2-3 milesTime: 1-2 hoursStart: ... Continue Reading →
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