Trails I've Hiked: Hammock Hills Nature Trail, Cape Hatteras National Seashore
The Hammock Hills Nature Trail is an 0.8-mile meander through a young maritime forest with great views of Pamlico Sound.
Trails I've Hiked
Trails I've Hiked: The Crystal Forest At Petrified Forest National Park
Though it's called the "Crystal Forest," it could just as easily have been dubbed "the wood lot" for all the slabs and trunks of petrified wood you'll find along this easy hike in Petrified Forest National Park.
- By Kurt Repanshek - April 3rd, 2012 3:00am
Trails I've Hiked: The Blue Mesa Trail At Petrified Forest National Park
There are, relative to other parks, only a handful of hikes for you to consider when you visit Petrified Forest National Park, but you still should come up with a pecking order, if only to plan your day. And if you like to hike first thing in the morning, then the Blue Mesa Trail should rise to the very top of your list.
- By Kurt Repanshek - March 19th, 2012 3:00am
Walking to Rattlesnake Lodge on the Blue Ridge Parkway
At the time when most of the Blue Ridge Parkway seems closed in North Carolina, you can take a delightful, short hike on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail to Rattlesnake Lodge. You'll see the many remains of the summer home of Chase Ambler.
- By [email protected] - December 22nd, 2012 12:29pm
Glacier National Park: A Day Hiker's Overview
With more than 740 miles of trails that lead to some of the most spectacular scenery on the planet, Glacier National Park is a hiker's paradise. Here's an introductory overview of some of those wonderful hiking options.
- By Smoky Mtn Hiker - February 14th, 2012 3:00am
Trails I've Hiked: Lake Shore Loop in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Lake Shore Loop in Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a great winter hike. It offers history, a visit to a cemetery and reminders that the area still makes news today.
- By [email protected] - December 29th, 2011 9:43am
Trails We Hiked During 2011
We managed to get out on some national park trails during 2011 -- not as many as we'd like, but still a few that brought smiles to our faces. Here's a look back at those trails.
Trails I've Hiked: Bechler River Trail In Yellowstone National Park
Thigh-deep in the strong, bracing currents of the Bechler River was not exactly what I expected when I set out to explore Yellowstone National Park's "Cascade Corner." But at least it was mid-September, and not mid-July, when the torrent surely would have been colder, deeper, and stronger.
- By Kurt Repanshek - October 28th, 2011 3:00am
Trails I've Hiked: Little Cataloochee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
A walk on Little Cataloochee Trail offers a glimpse into life in this remote mountain community before it became part of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This in-and-out hike, with a couple of diversions, takes you to two cabins, two cemeteries and a chapel.
- By [email protected] - October 9th, 2011 3:00am
Easy Park Hikes – Bass Lake Trail Along the Blue Ridge Parkway
The busiest weeks for the Blue Ridge Parkway—fall color season—are almost here. If a drive along the scenic roadway is on your calendar, here's a fine stop for an easy walk to stretch your legs and enjoy the view at a slower pace.
- By Jim Burnett - September 11th, 2011 2:00am
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