I’M QUINCY KOETZ

An outdoorsman and Nurse Practitioner living in Northern California. When I first started this blog, I was an EMT living in Southern California and this blog has followed...

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 By Quincy Koetz

The Grand Canyon of… 36 Other Grand Canyons in America

There’s more than one “Grand Canyon”! Here’s some grand canyons that are spread across the country. The Grand Canyon of Yellowstone  There’s a lot of canyons out there! Unfortunately the Grand Canyon will be the only one that people will ever travel grand distances just to see. But other canyons that stunningly gorgeo...

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Hiking the Chiquito Trail and Falls, Riverside County

Perfect 10 mile spring hike near Lake Elsinore, California A classic hike in the Santa Ana Mountains of Orange and Riverside Counties I lead somewhat of a double-life, split between both coasts. While I’m at school up in Maine, I have roots in Northern and Southern California which means I’m headed back to the West...

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Hiking North and South Hancock, New Hampshire 4,000 Footers

Its still winter… North Hancock and the Bonds Well this winter has left much to be desired has it not? Last weekend’s weather was absolutely glorious although completely uncharacteristic. The temperatures in New Hampshire were going to be in the 60’s and it was completely sunny. I just couldn’t resist steeling a day to hike....

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Ice Climbing Arethusa Falls, New Hampshire

Ice climbing the highest waterfall in New Hampshire! Iced out Arethusa Falls, New Hampshiire Its still winter!! Despite the terribly warm temperatures and lack of snow, me and a friend were still able to get a late season ice climb in. Arethusa Falls, located in Crawford Notch State Park, is usually one of the last...

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