Lava Point Overlook

  Lava Point is the highest point in Zion National Park. It is a long drive from the south entrance of Zion National Park and takes nearly one and a half hours. The road to Lava Point is Kolob Terrace Road and is very scenic.Several trail heads into Zion are along Kolob Terrace, specifically, the […]

A Morning With Baby Sea Turtles

An event I thought I would never get to experience without paying some local guide company. Fortunately I was at the right place at the right time for an incredible experience. The day started like any other day during my many trips to Costa Rica.  Clear blue skies over the Nicoya Peninsula and warm temps.  […]

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Rialto Beach

  Rialto Beach stretches north along the Pacific Ocean coast from Quillayute River to the rock formation known as Hole -in-the-Rock.  This stretch of beach has many driftwood logs littered the entire length. There is one obstacle when walking north. That is crossing the Ellen River. There are several logs making up a bridge to […]

Deer Lake Trail

  The Deer Lake Trail is a little more than 3 miles long, one way, and can only be accessed by hiking .8 miles up the Sol Duc Falls Trail or 3 miles on the Lovers Lane Trail. The trail is very steep and rocky but the payoff is a beautiful mountain lake and a […]

Lovers Lane Trail

  The Lovers Lane Trail is 3 miles long and connects the Sol Duc resort camping area with junction of the Sol Duc Falls Trail and the Deer Lake Trail. It’s a nice trail following the Sol Duc River and eventually ascends along side a gorge before reaching the Sol Duc Falls. There are some […]

Ruby Beach

  Ruby Beach is part of a detached portion of Olympic National Park It’s on the Pacific coast just off Route 101. There is good signage on route 101 where to turn off it is a short drive the the parking area. From there, walk down a dirt path to the beach. There is a […]

Sol Duc Falls Trail

  The Sol Duc Falls Trail is only about .8 miles one way through an old growth forest. The trail is well maintained and very easy to hike. The trail has several very scenic locations. One is crossing and old bridge with a stone wall. After that you arrive at the historic Canyon Creek Shelter. This […]

Spruce Trail

  The Spruce Trail is only a 1.2 mile easy trail that starts from the Mini Trail near the Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center. It is a loop hike that wanders through the forest with excellent views of draping mosses. Many different varieties seem to attract on certain types of trees. This trail deserves time […]