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Parfrey’s Glen (Parfrey’s Glen State Natural Area, WI)

Posted on October 4, 2022 by Andrew Wojtanik

Given the significant focus on Utah and the American West, narrow canyons and slots feature heavily on Live and Let Hike. But these beautiful features can be found in surprising places, such as the limestone gorges of Starved Rock State … Continue reading →

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Ottawa, Kaskaskia, & Illinois Canyons (Starved Rock State Park, IL)

Posted on August 28, 2022 by Andrew Wojtanik

Note: This is the fourth of four posts covering hikes in northern Illinois’ Starved Rock State Park, which boasts 18 sandstone canyons, dozens of waterfalls, and an impressive network of trails along the southern shores of the Illinois River. This … Continue reading →

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LaSalle Canyon to Council Overhang via Owl & Hennepin Canyons (Starved Rock State Park, IL)

Posted on August 23, 2022 by Andrew Wojtanik

Note: This is the third of four posts covering hikes in northern Illinois’ Starved Rock State Park, which boasts 18 sandstone canyons, dozens of waterfalls, and an impressive network of trails along the southern shores of the Illinois River. This … Continue reading →

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French, Wildcat, & LaSalle Canyons Loop (Starved Rock State Park, IL)

Posted on August 21, 2022 by Andrew Wojtanik

Note: This is the second of four posts covering hikes in northern Illinois’ Starved Rock State Park, which boasts 18 sandstone canyons, dozens of waterfalls, and an impressive network of trails along the southern shores of the Illinois River. This … Continue reading →

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St. Louis Canyon and Aurora Canyon (Starved Rock State Park, IL)

Posted on August 20, 2022 by Andrew Wojtanik

Note: This is the first of four posts covering hikes in northern Illinois’ Starved Rock State Park, which boasts 18 sandstone canyons, dozens of waterfalls, and an impressive network of trails along the southern shores of the Illinois River. This … Continue reading →

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Jones Hole Trail & Ely Creek Falls (Dinosaur National Monument, UT)

Posted on July 3, 2022 by Andrew Wojtanik

Although most famous for its prehistoric fossils, Dinosaur National Monument in northeast Utah and northwest Colorado covers more than 200,000 acres of canyon country that rivals the “Mighty Five” national parks farther south. Here the Green and Yampa Rivers—and their … Continue reading →

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Timpanogos Falls (Mount Timpanogos Wilderness, UT)

Posted on June 28, 2022 by Andrew Wojtanik

Below the imposing massif of Mount Timpanogos (11,749’)—the second-highest peak in northern Utah’s Wasatch Range—lies a wonderland of aspen groves, cascading streams, and verdant meadows, many of which are a stone’s throw from the popular, 20-mile Alpine Loop Scenic Byway. … Continue reading →

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Chilnualna Falls Trail (Yosemite National Park, CA)

Posted on June 2, 2022 by Andrew Wojtanik

Yosemite National Park is the land of towering waterfalls—although seeing them often comes with a price: contending with throngs of other visitors for the best look at the majestic drops. Yet this is not the case everywhere: lesser-known waterfalls such … Continue reading →

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Pfeiffer Falls Trail (Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, CA)

Posted on May 22, 2022 by Andrew Wojtanik

More than 12 years after suffering significant damage in the 2008 Basin Complex Fire, the Pfeiffer Falls Trail in California’s Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park reopened for the first time in June 2021. The new and improved route—with its fresh … Continue reading →

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Bridal Wreath Falls & Little Wildhorse Tank Loop (Saguaro National Park, AZ)

Posted on February 5, 2022 by Andrew Wojtanik

Abutting the northwestern fringes of the Rincon Mountains, the Cactus Forest in Saguaro National Park’s eastern district boasts a rich diversity of plant life, including prickly pear, red barrel, and saguaro cacti and various cholla species. A network of hiking … Continue reading →

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