Written on December 31, 2010
It might surprise you to know that a city with a population density of 17,383 people per square mile has an abundance of hiking trails. As a matter of fact, a significant amount of San Francisco’s city space is set out as park land. In fact, the National Park Service operates “Golden Gate National Recreation...
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Written on December 25, 2010
“To cross this valley to the peninsula (Point Reyes) is to leave modern California and enter an island of wilderness, forgotten by progress, a quiet land misplaced in a noisy world.” -Stephen Trimble Its getting more and more difficult to find a beautiful and serene beach that isn’t packed full of tourists and sunbathers. Furtherm...
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Written on November 28, 2010
‘There are no points of interest. We don’t recommend it.’ The 287-mile stretch of U.S. 50 running from Ely to Fernley, Nev., passes nine towns, two abandoned mining camps, a few gas pumps and the occasional coyote. ‘We warn all motorists not to drive there,’ says the AAA rep, ‘unless they’re confident of their survival...
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Written on November 23, 2010
First time seeing the Grand Canyon You might not expect it, but before this last weekend, I had never been to the Grand Canyon before. I’ve seen a lot of the country, but somehow managed to never make it down to this part of Arizona. So, for my birthday, I decided to go backpacking with...
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Written on November 3, 2010
John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Oregon Waaaaay out in Eastern Oregon lies a number of wondrous places that are unknown to anyone outside the world of adventure. Eastern Oregon? Its one of the blank spots on the map; strictly grazing and farming land. However, within this part of the country are natural treasures such as the...
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