The Five Best Hikes near Las Vegas
Sin City is best known for its shows, bars and casinos. But for those keen to escape Las Vegas on an unforgettable outdoors adventure, these five natural areas do not disappoint.
Last Adventurer
I am a man of many hobbies, including mountaineering, backpacking, climbing, hiking, skiing, surfing, snowboarding, running, and exploring strange spots, among other things. I write a blog at lastadventurer.com and I am the co-host of IIAWT, a podcast about mountaineering. I occasionally take a good picture, and I love to travel. I also like good food and a good local microbrew; and I've been known to take bad video for my blog and podcasts.
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Best Hikes in California
Out of the fifty United States, California is perhaps the most well-known. Whether one loves it, or hates it, chances are no matter where you are in the world; you will meet someone who knows about it. California is not just a name; however, it is an area with amazing natural features, from high mountains, pristine beaches, desolate deserts, and everything else in between.
Hiking Trail Reviews, Trails, Travel
The Best Hikes in Washington State
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While each of the fifty states has a number of fine hiking trails, the state with the most impressively secret hiking trails is Washington. Although the trails in Washington are not as well-known as California, Colorado, or Utah, they are beyond stunning. Washington also features a number of different…
Hiking Trail Reviews, Trails, Travel
Hike Here: Ten Breathtaking American Mountain Top View Points
The lower forty-eight states of America have tens of thousands of miles of great hiking and backpacking trails. But, for those individuals for whom hiking and backpacking are not enough, these states also have hundreds of mountains to climb. From year-round snow-capped peaks, to summits with spectacular summer views, America has a plethora of mountains to climb. While each mountaineer will have their favorite peaks in America, read on to find a great top ten list of mountains that you should climb – or re-climb for the best alpine views.
Escape the Crowds of Monterey and experience the wild scenery like pirates along the Partington Cove Trail
Monterey County has a number of interesting places to hike in, but for my money, the best location to explore is the Partington Cove Trail. The “trail” explores a great part of Monterey County’s history, namely that of the bootlegging past that existed during prohibition
Sycamore Canyon, Point Mugu – Where the butterflies and people find solitude.
Although it is one of the more unknown areas for hiking Southern California, Point Mugu State Park is also one of the best areas for hiking. The park has over 14,000 acres of land that is co-managed by both the National Park Service and the State of California. The park has over sixty miles of hiking trails; but the best hike in the park year-round is the Sycamore Canyon hike.
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