Written on September 8, 2012
A small but unique National Monument just outside of the Bay Area with a full range of hikes and a chance to see California Condors. It is also at least somewhat likely that Pinnacles National Monument could be upgraded to America’s Next National Park. A ruggedly beautiful destination on California’s rural coast While perusing some...
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Written on August 28, 2012
Hiking Mt Spaulding is an opportunity to bag a 4,000-footer but also hike an especially historic trail. Just between the summits is a boulder with a small monument marking the final completed section of the 2,184-mile Appalachian Trail. The final section of the Appalachian Trail, between Mt Spaulding and Sugarloaf My final day spent in...
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Written on August 27, 2012
A classic Maine adventure on the Appalachian Trail which climbs Maine’s 8th highest peak. Saddleback Mountain also has an extensive alpine zone with views all the way to Katahdin and Mt Washington. Saddleback Mountain, Maine The second stop on my little Western Maine road trip was Saddleback Mountain! I stayed the night in Rangeley and...
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Written on August 23, 2012
Standing at the very edge of the Appalachian Mountains, Mt Blue is a classic hike which offers great views of the Northern mountains and central Maine. Sunset and Thundershowers on Mt Blue Its been too long hasn’t it? Summer is a prime time for adventure and blogging and I’ve had much more of the former....
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Written on July 27, 2012
The “Pemi Loop” is one of the ultimate challenges of the rugged White Mountains. This is a very difficult route which could be anywhere from 32 to 38 miles depending on which 4,000 footers you would like to bag. More importantly, it traverses through one of the greatest wildernesses in the Northeast; the Pemigewasset Wilderness....
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