Hiking: fresh air, nature, exercise, peace, quite and solitude!
All trails are not created equal, which is why I have compiled a list of my very favorite trails. Get out and enjoy nature and burn some calories to boot!
These trails didn’t make my favorite trails list but they are none-the-less pretty darn good trails, or else I wouldn’t have taken the time to write about them! see my hiking trails page for more trail recommendations.
Need hiking gear? REI is a great place to explore quality items. I really love REI for their return policy. They’ll take those hiking boots (or anything else) back even if they’ve been used! I know hard to believe right? Read it for yourself on their return policy page. (always subject to change, check with the merchant for their up to date return policy)
Gosausee Lake, one of Austria’s prettiest! Gosausee is a stunning alpine lake located in the Salzkammergut region of Austria (Österreich), surrounded by lush forests and the towering Dachstein mountains. The lake has crystal-clear emerald green water reflecting the surrounding majestic mountain ranges. The breathtaking scenery makes it a popular tourist destination. I contend that picturesque …
If you are looking for one of the top destinations to add to your Germany itinerary then you have come to the right place! A beautiful lake sits at the base of the tallest mountain in Germany, and you simply MUST see it! Lake Eibsee, with its crystal clear water, sits at the foot of …
Lost Valley Trail near Ponca, one of the most popular hiking trails in Arkansas, turned out to be one of my favorite trails EVER! Arkansas…..so lush, so green, it ever does justice to it’s moniker, the “the natural state.” If you love nature, you are going to love Arkansas. As we walked down this beautiful …
They call Arkansas the Natural State, and for good reason. It’s a lush and green, a feast for the eyes, and a nature lover’s dream. Roads curve and twist through green mountains and hills. You won’t be going anywhere very fast, but really isn’t that part of the charm? Consider planning one of your next …
I’ve been wanting to kayak the Buffalo River for several years. We drove through a few years back hoping to get out on the river, but it…
Looking for vacation getaway ideas in Arizona and/or Utah? This road trip is full of fabulous photograph opportunities, fresh air,…
The Lawrence River Trail is maintained by the Lawrence Mountain Bike Club. It’s an 8.75 mile extremely well maintained, mostly shaded…
Bryce Canyon National Park is located in southern Utah and is famous for its rust-colored hoodoos (column shaped rock.) Bryce Canyon has…
Beautiful Ha Ha Tonka State Park boasts over 3,7000 acres of lush woodland near the Lake of the Ozarks in Camdenton Missouri. In addition…
Pickle Springs trail near St. Genevieve Missouri is a popular 2-mile one-way loop through a dense forest. This trail seems to have it…
