At Zion National Park, the narrowest part of Zion Canyon on the Virgin River is commonly referred to as “The Narrows.” This slot canyon is one of the most popular hikes at Zion. The Narrows is an absolute MUST DO at Zion National Park. Lately, it seems like everybody has been hiking The Narrows. You …
If you are a hiker in the Las Vegas area and want a great trail not too far away from the hustle and bustle of the strip, check out Cathedral Rock on Mt. Charleston. About an hour from the heart of Las Vegas, this trail is high in the mountains above the heat of the …
Oahu is full of history, including old WWII military bunkers, known as pillboxes. Pillboxes are scattered over the island and many have been painted with colorful designs both on the exterior and interior. Since many of the pillboxes are in the mountains and overlook the ocean, there are quite a few great pillbox hikes. If …
If you’re spending time in Oahu, you probably have a large bucket list. For the hiking enthusiasts, there are endless hikes on the island that offer different views and terrain. For first time Oahu hikers, I recommend these three hikes to get a sense of the land. The great thing is that all of the …
Mary Jane Falls is a 2.5 mile moderate intensity hike located in Mt. Charleston, Nevada. The trail head is approximately an hour outside of Las Vegas. This hike is easy to navigate and is great for families, dogs, and groups of hikers. This hike is highly trafficked and has a well defined trail. At the …
Author: Suzanne Martin, PT, DPT When I first landed an assignment in California I was most excited to see all the natural beauty the state has to offer. With 28 designated National Parks and many more state and county parks to explore it was time to get outside and explore! From the desert to the …
Ehukai Pillboxes Hike Difficulty level: Moderate Mileage: 2.1 miles round trip Elevation gain: 800 feet The North Shore of O’ahu is known for being the surfing capital of the world and is home to many of the world’s largest surfing competitions and food trucks in open parking lots serving up some good eats. If you …
The hike to Upper Yosemite Falls is reviewed as one of the more challenging hikes at Yosemite. It did not hit me how tough it was until I was entering the trail head and there was a park medic at the bottom vetting the hikers. She was asking everybody how much water they had, how …
This Father’s Day Weekend was a historic one for Yosemite. In celebration of the 100 year anniversary of the US National Park Service, President Obama became the first President to visit the park since JFK. To avoid the crowds on more popular hikes; my hiking group did a more hidden and less known trail at …
Hiking for ice cream? You hike for the reward. The views, the feeling of pride to make it to the top, the ice cream? I took on the 4 Mile Trail at Yosemite this past weekend. The trail ends at the breathtaking Glacier Point with a general store at the peak of the mountain. Among other …
On my second trip to Yosemite I decided to bypass the traffic and people of the valley and found a hike close to the south gate; Chilnualna Falls. The Chilnualna Falls hike is an 8.5 mile trail which begins and ends with beautiful falls. The namesake waterfall, Chilnualna, is at the top of the climb …
Yosemite has been on the top of my bucket list of things to do during my Central Valley assignment. I could not help but think of Muir talking about the Sierra’s and saying: “The Mountain’s are Calling and I must go!” I finally got to go and was in total awe. I went to Yosemite …
