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Mystic Lake, Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness

I wrote this essay for my college writing course. The theme had to be something to do with travel. I remember how much I enjoyed writing about our experience and that was where my idea for this blog began. This is the second part of a two part essay, the 1st half is Sioux CharleyContinue reading “Mystic Lake, Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness”

Sioux Charley Lake, Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness

I wrote this essay for my college writing course. The theme had to be something to do with travel. I remember how much I enjoyed writing about our experience and that was where my idea for this blog began. This is the first part of a two part essay, the 2nd half is Mystic Lake.Continue reading “Sioux Charley Lake, Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness”

The Beaten Path, Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness (2018)

In 2009, while living Japan, I took a month long trip back home to visit family. During this trip my Dad and I did several day hikes in the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness. He had been living in Montana for several years and we had not hiked together since I was a little kid. On one ofContinue reading “The Beaten Path, Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness (2018)”

Little Devils Tower, Custer State Park, SD

My first time hiking to Little Devils Tower was by accident. I was 18 years old and on a hike with my family to Black Elk Peak. I had hiked to Black Elk Peak 10 years prior and since no one else in my family had ever done it I was in the lead. AsContinue reading “Little Devils Tower, Custer State Park, SD”

Poets’ Table, Custer State Park, South Dakota

Hidden among the granite peaks of Custer State Park, Poet’s Table is a local treasure that cannot be found on any trail maps. It is a unique spot that is meant for curious adventurers, those who don’t mind getting lost in the woods. Growing up in the Black Hills, Poet’s table was something I hadContinue reading “Poets’ Table, Custer State Park, South Dakota”

Friendship Tower, Deadwood, SD

On our last trip home we made a plan to hike the Friendship Tower with some of our family members. Nestled in the hills above Deadwood, SD the 1 mile balloon loop features panoramic views of the surrounding area. The tower was built in 1919 by the Society of the Black Hills Pioneers at theContinue reading “Friendship Tower, Deadwood, SD”

Kingfisher Trail, Winton Woods, Ohio

The Kingfisher Trail is a popular hiking trail in Winton Woods, a 2,555 acre park located in Springfield Township, Ohio. Once known as West Fork Lake, the park was renamed Winton Woods in 1939. The name change paid homage to the historical Winton Road, constructed in 1798 as part of a military road, this routeContinue reading “Kingfisher Trail, Winton Woods, Ohio”

D. Boon Hut, Red River Gorge, KY

Hidden under a sandstone cliff at the head of a rugged ravine sits an enormous rock shelter that is surrounded in mystery and legend. Discovered in 1959 by 3 men looking for Kentuckys legendary ‘lost silver mines’, the tale of D. Boons Hut is as interesting as the hike itself. Located in the Grays ArchContinue reading “D. Boon Hut, Red River Gorge, KY”

Grays Arch – Rush Ridge Loop, Red River Gorge, Kentucky

Spanning 80 feet wide and 50 feet high Grays Arch is one of the most popular destinations in the gorge. Being only a mile from the trailhead most people do Grays Arch as an out and back. We made the loop by continuing along Rough Trail #221 and combining it with Rush Ridge #227. AllContinue reading “Grays Arch – Rush Ridge Loop, Red River Gorge, Kentucky”

Auxier Ridge, Double Arch & Courthouse Rock Trail, Red River Gorge, Kentucky

Fourth of July 2020, with cabin fever in full effect we took advantage of the long weekend and headed to the Red River Gorge. Located in east-central Kentucky just two hours from Cincinnati, the Red River Gorge is known as the jewel of the Southeast. A geological wonderland it has been designated a National NaturalContinue reading “Auxier Ridge, Double Arch & Courthouse Rock Trail, Red River Gorge, Kentucky”