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North Dome Trail, inc. Indian Rock (Yosemite National Park, CA)

On By Andrew WojtanikIn California, Moderate Hikes, Yosemite National Park5 Comments

Most visitors seeking views of Yosemite Valley from above will drive out to the end of the Glacier Point Road for a fantastic, but crowded, vista. Those looking for a greater challenge with arguably greater payoff, however, should consider the all-day hike out to North Dome (7,542’), which has maybe the best vantage point of …

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Minisink Battleground Loop (Minisink Battleground Park, NY)

On By Andrew WojtanikIn Easy Hikes, New YorkLeave a comment

- Revolutionary War Series - In July 1799, the Revolutionary War came to the Upper Delaware River Valley as a British-aligned militia led by famous Mohawk chief Joseph Brant raided the area to strike a blow at the morale of the revolutionaries. Incensed by the raid, a rapidly-formed counterforce under the command of Colonel John …

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