Nestled in the rugged beauty of Palm Springs, the Frank Bogart Trail offers a lesser-known adventure for those seeking a unique hiking experience...
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The D. V. Garstin Trail Hike
The D.V. Garstin Trail is situated not far from the famous Indian Canyon in Palm Springs. This challenging hike has provided us...
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Bump and Grind Hike: A Challenging Desert Adventure
For the past couple years, the Bump and Grind Hike in the Palm Desert area has been one of my favorite desert hikes. Each season...
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Oswit Canyon Hike: A Hidden Gem in Palm Springs
Oswit Canyon Hike is a delightful short trail that offers a moderate to easy trek, which most hikers can complete in under an...
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Venturing Along the South Lykken Trail
Our curiosity had always beckoned us to discover what lay on the South side of the South Lykken trail, and today was the day we...
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It was a splendid day for our second hiking adventure, spanning a challenging 1.65-mile trail from the base to the summit, located in the picturesque...
We were invited to a 3-day camping trip to Big Bear, California. Excitedly, we drove the windy road on a cloudy day encountering a barrage...
When setting off on a camping adventure, the first thing that comes to mind is that you’re going into the rough wilderness, where you leave...
We left Denver two days ago on my 83rd birthday to head for the western slope of Rocky Mountain National Park where 61 years ago, I...
Camping is one of the great American past times. You can be a bold loner ready to pitch a tent on the side of a mountain, an adventurer camping with...
When we think of ski resorts, we usually consider places in Europe and North America. Yet, unknown to many, Asia is also home to a number of...
Whether you want a day trip, weekend getaway, or an extended adventure, there are plenty of options for skiing in the US. You’ll find ski resorts...
A large part of what makes traveling so exciting is getting out and seeing what the world has to offer. Each destination offers something new...
Hiking is a popular outdoor activity for most seasoned and novice hikers who like to experience delightful trails and the peacefulness of winter...
New York City has some really beautiful parks—1,700 in all—in which to relax, rejuvenate, and get some sun. They offer verdant and tranquil...
or beginners, kayaking will prove to be the most thrilling experience of their lives. However adventurous kayaking may be, it can also be a very...
A few days before my 79th birthday, my wife and I and two friends decided to hike Hahn’s Peak north of Steamboat Springs, just eleven miles shy of...
The steep and winding trail begins in the forests of Endo Valley and rises above tree line to the alpine heights of 13,530-foot Hagues Peak, the...
The entrance to the North Lykken Trailhead is located at the end of Ramon Road in Palm Springs. When you reach the picnic tables, you know that...
“This is a place of contrasts; it’s a place of ancient and new; a place of peace and turbulence; and it’s a place of power. Come with the right...