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Mississippi National River & Recreation Area, MN

Posted on October 26, 2022 by Andrew Wojtanik

The Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minnesota are known—perhaps more so to locals than non-natives—for having one of the most extensive park systems in the country, centering largely around the mighty Mississippi River. The National Park Service’s Mississippi … Continue reading →

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Hetch Hetchy to Wapama Falls and Rancheria Falls (Yosemite National Park, CA)

Posted on April 16, 2021 by Andrew Wojtanik

In early spring, even as much of the Sierra Nevada remains blanketed in snow, the Hetch Hetchy area of Yosemite National Park is often snow-free, making it an attractive spot for early-season hiking and backpacking. One of the more popular … Continue reading →

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Riverbend Park Loop (Riverbend Park, VA)

Posted on September 4, 2015 by Andrew Wojtanik

While not nearly as stunning as its southern neighbor Great Falls Park, northern Virginia’s Riverbend Park covers similar terrain with fewer crowds. A 3.7-mile circuit around the park—covering the Bootlegger Trail and a section of the Potomac Heritage Trail—covers the … Continue reading →

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Oak Creek Canyon (Capitol Reef National Park, UT)

Posted on May 16, 2015 by Andrew Wojtanik

The Waterpocket Fold, a massive wrinkle in the Earth visible in its entirety only from space, stretches north-south for nearly 100 miles through Utah’s Capitol Reef National Park. Despite its considerable length, however, this colorful sea of Jurassic and Triassic … Continue reading →

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