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Lake Powell – Glen Canyon National Recreation Area By Lynn Bremner The first leg of our summer hiking trip began at Lake Powell Resort & Marina. It’s located right on Lake Powell, and was the perfect choice for our first adventure, a boat tour and hike to Rainbow...
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Riverside Walk & Lower to Upper Emerald Pools Hikes By Lynn Bremner If you’re looking for a fun destination for hiking, but still want to stay cool this summer, check out Zion National Park. Just two and a half hours from Las Vegas, Zion offers trails and outdoor...
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Situated in the high desert near Agua Dulce Springs, in the Santa Clarita Valley in Southern California, Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park offers the opportunity to view spectacular rock formations, Tataviam Indian sites and a stream that flows seasonally. The...
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The austere desert landscape of the wild west has long fascinated and inspired artists. Georgia O’Keeffe painted the American desert in images of abstract red mountains, desert wildflowers and iconic portraits of drought defined by bleached bones and skulls. Frederic...
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On October 28th-30th, Joshua Tree National Park is hosting a new event called the Night Sky Festival. In the past, the Park has organized “Star Parties” to share the beautiful night sky with visitors and residents interested in learning more about...
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Ladder Canyon is my favorite hike in the Coachella Valley region. The first time I hiked it I was in awe of the towering canyon walls. The slot canyon is a hidden escape from the outside world. Once in the canyon I found myself always looking up. I’ve hiked the...