Monthly Archives: April 2023

Cataract Falls Trail (Marin Municipal Water District, CA)

Described as “very rugged and demanding,” the stair-master challenge that is the Cataract Trail is nonetheless one of the most popular and rewarding hikes in the Bay Area’s Marin County. The well-trodden path follows the rumbling waters of Cataract Creek, … Continue reading

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Fire Wave Trail – Seven Wonders Loop (Valley of Fire State Park, NV)

In a hike combining Valley of Fire State Park’s most Instagram-famous spot with the wilder and more adventurous Seven Wonders route, this scenic loop traverses some of the park’s most spectacular scenery, from narrow slot canyons to vibrantly-hued sandstone knobs. … Continue reading

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White Domes Trail (Valley of Fire State Park, NV)

There is perhaps no other place in the American Southwest where the sandstone erupts in such a range of color—from pastel pink to orange, cream, gold, and deep red—as Valley of Fire State Park in southeast Nevada. As one enters … Continue reading

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