Morning Trails in San Diego
There is no better way to wake up then to the fresh air and a short walk to invigorate the body. Both the Point Loma trail, easily accessible from downtown […]
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The Geology Behind Hoodos
by Aliyah Schneider, Geology student at California Lutheran University Bryce Canyon national park is in Ebenzer Bryce’s own words, “One hell of a place to find a cow.” You might […]
Weeping Rock
Meandering along the nature path, this trail introduces you to the plants within Zion National Park. After walking an easy paved road (with a few stairs) through the valley floor, […]
Angels Landing
A moderate to difficult hike, this climb is well worth the effort. From the top of Angels Landing you look down into the Valley of Zion National Park, watching the […]
The Narrows
The Narrows is a section, North Fork canyon, along the Virgin River. It is not uncommon for the whole valley floor to be flooded by the river. As its name suggests, […]
Death Valley National Park
Located on the boarder between southern California and Nevada, east of the Sierra Nevada mountains, Death Valley National Park is known for its extremes. From weather temperatures to sand dunes […]
Weather
Be aware that Death Valley is known for its extreme weather conditions. In the beginning of August 2013, while we were visiting it was 117F (47F). Remember to always carry […]
Bryce National Park, Utah
From hoodoos to canyons, your vision will be filled with splendid red rock. Bryce National Park is a geologist’s playground, with staggering wonders plentiful enough to fill your mind for […]
Inspirational Point
For sunset we were recommended two view points, Inspirational Point and Bryce Point. Both points are located in the same area, near the end of the main road. Inspirational Point, […]
Rainbow Point (drive)
This scenic drive has multiple stops, allowing you to pull over, park and take in the breath taking scenery. Since we were racing the sun, we drove all the way […]
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