Are you up for this just under 5 mile lollipop loop trail through some of the starkest badlands formations? Climbing up Saddle Pass to Medicine Root and looping back via Castle Trail is perfect for hikers who want to get their blood pumping and some mileage experiencing the diversity of the Badlands National Park ecosystems. […]
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My favorite hiking trail and one of the most popular in the remote north unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park, is the Caprock Coulee Trail. This loop trail is a bit over four miles and offers incredible views for the full Dakota badlands experience. A little scrambling, some muddy steps, and avoiding bison and horse
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From the east, your first introduction to Theodore Roosevelt National Park’s badlands is Painted Canyon. Location of Painted Canyon in North Dakota Painted Canyon is located 7 miles east of the main entrance to the Theodore Roosevelt National Park South Unit and is named for its vivid layers. Below is a Google map of Painted
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In a side canyon of Zion National Park, the Emerald Pools are a series of three captivating, cascading pools. Their name hints at their blue-green hue, possibly due to mineral deposits in this area of Utah. Emerald Pools hike allows you to see a three tiered waterfall system with the lower, middle, and upper pools.
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Zion National Park, a wonderland of towering sandstone cliffs carved by time and the Virgin River, beckons adventurers with its breathtaking beauty and diverse hiking trails. But with intense hikes, like Angels Landing, and easy paths along the canyon floor, planning your trip to Zion can feel overwhelming. This comprehensive Zion National Park itinerary will
Bryce Canyon National Park, with its otherworldly landscape of orange, pink, and yellow hoodoos, is a hiker’s paradise. Most hikers choose to spend 1 to 2 days exploring this park’s trails and hoodoos. Whether you have a single day or a whole weekend, this itinerary will guide you through the best trails and experiences Bryce
Peekaboo, I See You Hoodoo Views from the rim are mesmerizing, but descending into Bryce’s amphitheater to hike Peekaboo Loop is an adventure that will change your perspective on the geology and natural beauty of the area. I’d strongly recommend this hike for beginners through experienced hikers if you’re up for a half-day hike because
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As the name hints, this trail at Bryce Canyon National Park is a bit whimsical with geologic wonders around every switchback. Hiking Fairyland to Tower Bridge Trail was the first hike I did at Bryce Canyon and it made for a great introduction to the park’s unique hoodoos, terrain, and high altitude. This moderate hike
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Bryce Canyon National Park offers a ton of stunning trails to explore, each with its own unique features and breathtaking views of hoodoos, arches, windows in the rocks, and into the amphitheater. Among the many trails to choose from, the Navajo Loop Trail and Queens Garden combination hike stand out as an iconic route that
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Bryce Canyon National Park’s Rim Trail offers you a front-row seat to a geological wonderland. Carved by time and erosion, the iconic hoodoos (tall, thin rock spires) create a landscape unlike any other. But with so many viewpoints in the park, where do you begin? This guide unveils the must-see overlooks and trailheads along the
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