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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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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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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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Thunder Rock Cove Loop (Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor, OR)

Posted on January 12, 2021 by Andrew Wojtanik

Southwest Oregon’s Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor features some of the finest stretches of shoreline on the Pacific coast of the United States, and the short-but-spectacular Thunder Rock Cove Loop traverses one of its most picturesque pockets. The brief … Continue reading →

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Sidewinder Canyon (Death Valley National Park, CA)

Posted on March 14, 2020 by Andrew Wojtanik

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Natural Bridge (Death Valley National Park, CA)

Posted on January 17, 2020 by Andrew Wojtanik

California’s Death Valley National Park sports many natural archways, but there is none more prominent than the natural bridge in Natural Bridge Canyon, which slices through the Black Mountains south of Furnace Creek and Artists’ Drive. The natural bridge is … Continue reading →

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Skull Cave (Lava Beds National Monument, CA)

Posted on November 4, 2017 by Andrew Wojtanik

Lava tubes, cavities in the earth once filled with flowing lava, are the principal attraction of northern California’s Lava Beds National Monument, which boasts the greatest concentration of them in the United States. Reaching as wide as 60 feet in … Continue reading →

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Rock Bridge Trail (Red River Gorge Geological Area, KY)

Posted on July 18, 2015 by Andrew Wojtanik

Kentucky is not a state known for its hiking opportunities, per sé. But a trip through Kentucky’s Appalachians may surprise you with its natural beauty. Perhaps chief among the must-sees is the Red River Geological Area, a beautiful tract of … Continue reading →

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Capitol Gorge Trail, including the Tanks (Capitol Reef National Park, UT)

Posted on June 14, 2015 by Andrew Wojtanik

The mostly level and shady Capitol Gorge Trail continues up the narrow canyon where the scenic Capitol Gorge Road ends. A geological cousin of nearby Grand Wash, Capitol Gorge also played a central role in the area’s human history. For … Continue reading →

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Hickman Bridge Trail (Capitol Reef National Park, UT)

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Andrew Wojtanik

The 0.9-mile trail to Hickman Bridge is Capitol Reef National Park’s most popular hike, and it is easy to understand why. The trail is well-marked, well-maintained, and conveniently located (less than two miles from the Visitor Center) and features fantastic … Continue reading →

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