Exploring the Ledges, Waterfalls, Caves, and the New Glass Walkway at Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park
Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park sits between Cleveland and Youngstown in northeast Ohio. The park protects a maze of Sharon Conglomerate ledges, slump blocks, and narrow joints shaded by maple, beech, and hemlock. Trails weave through canyons, past small waterfalls, and over crevices that feel like Midwest slot canyons. Expect moss, ferns, and beautifully sculpted stone…
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Hiking Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area in Las Vegas, Nevada
04/18/2025 While on a recent trip to Las Vegas, Nevada, Shawna and I decided to take in some of the more natural landscape. You know how much we love to hike and experience new things, and I couldn’t pass up a chance to see the desert and some of the local wildflowers that grow there.…
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Review: Gregory Miwok 18 Liter Daypack
The Gregory Miwok 18-liter daypack is my go-to for day hikes involving more than a few miles. I have been using this pack almost exclusively on day hikes for four years and have put it through a couple of hundred trips over several thousand miles with no significant issues.
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The Wildflower Parade – Early Spring
Even before the snow melts and winter officially ends, it begins. Plants and animals wake up, and so the most spectacular parade begins. A seemingly endless barrage of species, one after another, go through their cycles, intermingled together, taking advantage of the time when they can make the most impact due to the lack of…
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Relaxing Winter Weekend with Icy Waterfalls in The Hocking Hills
Shawna and I needed to get away for the weekend as being cooped up in the house with sub-freezing temperatures was taking its toll. We needed some outdoors, so why not go to one of our favorite places in Ohio, the Hocking Hills Region? We were hoping to see some impressive ice formations.
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