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Natural Bridge Loop (Natural Bridge State Park, WI)

Posted on October 7, 2022 by Andrew Wojtanik

Nestled in the unassuming woods northeast of Leland, Wisconsin, a sandstone bridge some 35 feet long and 25 feet high constitutes the largest natural arch in the state. Just below the aperture is the impressive Raddatz rock shelter, named for … Continue reading →

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Devil’s Lake Loop (Devil’s Lake State Park, WI)

Posted on October 2, 2022 by Andrew Wojtanik

It’s not too often that visitors are able to walk in a mountain range with rocky bluffs dating to 1.6 billion years ago, in addition to a rare freshwater endorheic lake—a body of water situated in a natural depression with … Continue reading →

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Lost Coast Trail – Needle Rock to Wheeler Camp (Sinkyone Wilderness State Park, CA)

Posted on June 4, 2022 by Andrew Wojtanik

Traversing one of the few stretches of the California coast without a paved road, the Lost Coast Trail has become an enormously popular backpacking destination known for its striking cliffs, black sand beaches, redwood groves, and frequent wildlife sightings (seals, … Continue reading →

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Point Lobos Loop (Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, CA)

Posted on May 20, 2022 by Andrew Wojtanik

On area maps, at least in comparison to the much larger Monterey Peninsula to the north, Point Lobos appears as little more than a minor jut – a triangular peninsula between Carmel Bay and the rest of the central California … Continue reading →

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Arch Canyon (Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, AZ)

Posted on January 22, 2022 by Andrew Wojtanik

Stenocereus thurberi, or organ pipe cactus, is the primary draw of the park bearing its name. But visitors to Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument in southwestern Arizona are also rewarded with sweeping views of rugged mountain landscapes, broad valleys, and … Continue reading →

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Mendocino Headlands Trail (Mendocino Headlands State Park, CA)

Posted on January 13, 2022 by Andrew Wojtanik

In contrast with the friendlier beach terrain of central and southern California, the Pacific Coast north of the Bay Area has a more raw, rugged character—the cliffs are taller, the waves stronger, and the weather often considerably more menacing. But … Continue reading →

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Water Canyon (Canaan Mountain Wilderness, UT)

Posted on July 3, 2021 by Andrew Wojtanik

Climbing partway up the sandstone cliffs of Canaan Mountain, this short hike—located just over the Utah border from Colorado City, Arizona—ascends rocky and sandy terrain to a beautiful perennial waterfall, short slot, and bowl-shaped narrows resembling “The Subway” in nearby … Continue reading →

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Wiregrass Canyon (Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, UT)

Posted on July 1, 2021 by Andrew Wojtanik

Highly weathered and rimmed with chalky hoodoos, natural arches, and tafoni, Wiregrass Canyon is an intriguing side drainage in southern Utah’s Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. The relatively-accessible canyon eventually empties into Glen Canyon and (what’s left of) the reservoir … Continue reading →

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Cape Royal & Angel’s Window (Grand Canyon National Park, AZ)

Posted on June 21, 2021 by Andrew Wojtanik

Situated at the far southern fringe of the Walhalla Plateau along the North Rim, Cape Royal is one of Grand Canyon National Park’s finest viewpoints. From here the epic canyon unfolds to the south and east, revealing stunning colors, deep … Continue reading →

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Natural Bridges (Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor, OR)

Posted on January 23, 2021 by Andrew Wojtanik

As if the secret beaches, spectacular cliffside vistas, and crashing waves of the Pacific Ocean were not enough, Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor on the southern Oregon coast also boasts a number of natural bridges—iconic archways carved by the … Continue reading →

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