Hiking

Itasca State Park: Crossing the Mississippi Headwaters

Home to the beginning of the Mississippi River, Itasca State Park is a wonderful 32,000 acre park with towering pines, more than 100 lakes, hiking and biking trails, the largest pine tree in Minnesota, the historic Douglas Lodge and much more.

Hiking

Bandelier National Monument: Hiking trails, cliff dwellings & ruins

New Mexico has some fabulous hiking spots but one of […]

Albuquerque

Albuquerque hiking: Petroglyph National Monument

Cover: Petroglyph National Monument, Albuquerque, New Mexico Photo: Greg K. Hull, Cool Adventures © Chasing Light Media Article by Kim Hull Between 400 to 700 years ago, North American and […]

Hiking

New Hampshire: Hiking with a View, Followed by an Autumn Brew

Fall is a perfect time to hike, and New Hampshire is home to many mountain trails with stunning views.

Aspen

Hiking Maroon Bells Maroon Lake Scenic Loop Trail

The Maroon Lake Scenic Loop Trail is an easy, short trail meandering along the creek.

Aspen

Hiking Meadows Trail in Aspen

Meadows Trail is a short, pretty hike that begins in Aspen’s West End by Aspen Meadows Resort. Meadows Trail: Getting there Head west on Main Street, go through the “S” […]

Aspen

Hiking Hunter Creek Trail in Aspen

Hunter Creek Trail starts from Aspen and heads uphill (about 5 miles roundtrip). Hunter Creek Trail: Getting there From Main Street & Mill (corner of the Hotel Jerome), take Mill […]

Colorado

American Mountaineering Museum in Golden Colorado

A visit to the Bradford Washburn American Mountaineering Museum is a fascinating journey that educates, inspires and immerses one in the beauty, history, adventure & cultures found in the world’s mountains. […]

Aspen

Hiking Smuggler Mountain in Aspen

Smuggler Mountain is a popular hike with the trailhead located in east Aspen. Smuggler Mountain: Getting there From Main Street & Mill (corner of the Hotel Jerome), take Mill to […]

Africa

Climbing Kilimanjaro

My friend, Tina, walked in one day and dropped a coffee table book on my desk. “Kilimanjaro. So why did you buy a book about Kilimanjaro?,” I asked. She said, “I am […]

Hiking

Moab Hiking: Corona Arch Trail

The Corona Arch Trail near Moab is an easy to reach trail just outside Moab that leads to The Corona Arch and Bowtie Arch. The trail is dog-friendly and is fully exposed […]

Hiking

Ed Viesturs

Growing up in Illinois, Ed Viesturs read the book, Annapurna, and decided he too wanted to climb mountains. That he did. Over the next 30 years, Viesturs would go on […]

Aspen

Hiking Maroon Bells Crater Lake Trail

The Maroon Bells Crater Lake Trail is a moderate trail up to Crater Lake and the West Maroon Trail. Maroon Bells Crater Lake Trail: Getting there From the roundabout west of […]

Aspen

Hiking the Rio Grande Trail in Aspen

The Rio Grande trail is a pretty stroll in the heart of Aspen. Rio Grande trail: Getting there The Rio Grande trail starts behind the Aspen Post Office near Mill & Puppy […]

Aspen

Hiking Richmond Ridge near Aspen

Richmond Ridge is a five mile (one way) trail off the back of Aspen Mountain. Richmond Ridge: Getting there Take the gondola up Aspen mountain to the Sundeck (or hike up Aspen Mountain). […]

Aspen

Hiking the River Run Trail near Aspen

The River Run trail is a beautiful, easy hike within 15 minutes of downtown Aspen. River Run Trail: Getting there From the roundabout west of Aspen, take Castle Creek Rd 11 miles […]

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Itasca State Park: Crossing the Mississippi Headwaters

Bandelier National Monument: Hiking trails, cliff dwellings & ruins

Albuquerque hiking: Petroglyph National Monument

New Hampshire: Hiking with a View, Followed by an Autumn Brew

Hiking Maroon Bells Maroon Lake Scenic Loop Trail

Hiking Meadows Trail in Aspen

Hiking Hunter Creek Trail in Aspen

American Mountaineering Museum in Golden Colorado

Hiking Smuggler Mountain in Aspen

Climbing Kilimanjaro

Moab Hiking: Corona Arch Trail

Ed Viesturs

Hiking Maroon Bells Crater Lake Trail

Hiking the Rio Grande Trail in Aspen

Hiking Richmond Ridge near Aspen

Hiking the River Run Trail near Aspen