Death Valley National Park

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 →

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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 →

Woods Canyon

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 →

Split Oak Trail

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 →

Fay Canyon

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 →

Rock Canyon Trail

Easy backpacking adventure for our kids - close to home, hiking all downhill, beautiful fall colors, drinking fountains. Distance:              3.21 miles one way Time:                     2 hours Start:                    We drove to the... Continue Reading →

Buffalo Peak Trail

Quick family friendly hike in Provo with a view of the entire  valley.  Fall colors were wonderful. Distance:             1.09 miles round trip Time:                     Less than 1 hr (~45 min) Start: Difficulty:            Easy Elevation Gain: 284 Fee: ... Continue Reading →

Kanarra Creek Canyon

One of my kids favorite hikes!  Must be willing to get wet and climb a rickety ladder.  What an adventure. Distance: 4 miles round trip (to make it to the waterfall) Time: 3-4 hours Start: Parking Lot on 100 N. Kanarraville UT Difficulty: Moderate Elevation Gain: 800-900 ft Fee: $9/person ($8 + $1 processing fee)... Continue Reading →

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