The first view of Hankapi'ai Beach beneath the Kalalau Trail

Na Pali coast to Hanakapi’ai Falls 
8.2 miles – 1945 feet

If you are looking for an adventure hike or backpack in Kauai, Na Pali Coast State Wilderness Park is sure to come up. This northern most…

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Redwood Creek

Muir Woods and Mt. Tam loop 
4.5 miles – 1831 feet

Muir Woods National Monument is a major tourist destination in the Bay Area with good reason. The majestic redwood trees are a wonder of Mother Nature…

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Mt. Diablo day

Mt. Diablo day

Saturday’s hike was our longest yet, 5.5 hours and a perfect round 12 miles (we walked a little extra distance in the parking lot to…

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Marin Headlands buddy hike

Marin Headlands buddy hike

Last weekend was a “buddy hike” in the Marin Headlands. For those who have been following the blog for awhile, you’ve heard that phrase before….

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Wildflowers of San Bruno Mountain

Wildflowers of San Bruno Mountain

San Bruno Mountain State Park is pretty unassuming. You drive past it on Highway 101 as you pass South San Francisco from SF. From the…

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Grand adventure on the Grand Canyon's Grand View Trail

Grand adventure on the Grand Canyon’s Grand View Trail

Well I did it. I hiked the toughest trail on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon (Grand View Trail) and survived. Hope I didn’t…

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Buddy hike: Tennessee Valley and the Coastal Trail

Buddy hike: Tennessee Valley and the Coastal Trail

Our latest hike was a buddy hike: a smaller hike with our buddy group instead of the entire team. It was also a shorter hike…

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