Category: State Park
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Romero Pools Trail, Tucson’s Top Waterfall Trail …Sort Of
The Romero Pools Trail is an absolutely beautiful and rewarding hike in Catalina State Park, Tucson. This is our third time conquering this moderately strenuous day hike, always opting to do it in the early part of the year. Our first time visiting the pools was in March 2010 and second time in February of… Read more
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Wildlife Viewing on Antelope Island
Antelope Island is the largest of 10 islands located within the Great Salt Lake in Utah. It’s home to free-ranging bison, mule deer, bighorn sheep, antelope, and various birds, making it a great location for hiking, biking, scenic driving, and viewing wildlife. Read more
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Wildlife Viewing on Washington Park Loop
Washington Park on Anacortes features a beautifully scenic loop road that is considered a classic. The single-lane, paved, 2.25 mile road takes hikers through a canopy of towering trees and offers sweeping ocean views. We hiked this Fidalgo Island loop together many years ago before we were even married and coming back was a nice… Read more
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The Best Hike in Valley of Fire State Park
After getting our kicks on Route 66 in Kingman, exploring the odd ghost town of Chloride, and stretching our legs at Hoover Dam, we explored Valley of Fire and watched the sun set over the vivid red, pink, and orange sandstone formations in Nevada’s oldest state park. Read more
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Bellingham’s Best Urban Park: Whatcom Falls State Park
Whatcom Creek flows right through Whatcom Falls State Park, a beautiful 241-acre park on the southeast side of Bellingham that boasts 4 sets of waterfalls, hiking and biking trails, a swimming hole, playgrounds, tennis courts, and even a fish hatchery. On our first visit there we explored several of the easy hiking trails and were… Read more
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Lighthouse at Lime Kiln Point State Park
Curiousity compelled us to ferry out from Anacortes to visit the San Juan Islands. Not being familiar with this area, we wanted to venture to the islands and chose the most populous San Juan Island. The ferry ride from Anacortes to Friday Harbor on San Juan Island takes approximately an hour and a half (includes… Read more
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Slide Rock State Park in Sedona
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Fort Flagler State Park
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