Taughannock Falls State Park
Jonathan L takes a hike along Taughannock Creek to the 215-foot falls
Hikes and Walks
Buttermilk Falls: Beautiful Views, Invigorating Hike
Jonathan L takes us on a hike along Buttermilk Falls, near Ithaca, New York
Ireland opens 'National Famine Way'
A new walking and cycling path traces the way of starving 19th century emigrants headed for Canada.
Buttermilk Falls, Ithaca NY
Buttermilk Falls State Park gives us a preview of an upcoming blog by Jonathan L.
Saratoga Spa State Park: Great place for a nature hike
With great trails and other recreation opportunities, Jonathan L recommends a visit!
Alpine, New Jersey: Hiking through History
Not far from Manhattan, PHeymont enjoys hiking in a park with a long and now largely-hidden history.
The Hudson: A View from the Bridge
Jonathan L takes us on a walk over the Hudson River, on a rebuilt railroad bridge.
Atop Mount Whitney (Part 2 of 2)
DrFumblefinger concludes the tale of his journey to the summit of Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the lower 48 states.
Into the Woods Again
After a long spring of isolation, PHeymont heads for a hike in the Hudson Highlands, and finds himself in woods that weren't always forest.
July 15, 2020: Wiñay Wayna, Peru
Sylvia's group makes a stop at Wiñay Wayna, an Inca ruin in the Urubamba Valley not far from Machu Picchu
The Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias (Where Gumbo was #383)
Gumbo was visiting the largest grove of Sequoia trees in Yosemite National Parks. Sequoias are the largest living things on the planet.
Ascending Mount Whitney (part 1 of 2)
DrFumblefinger recounts the details of his backpacking adventure taking him to the summit of California's Mt. Whitney — the tallest peak in the lower 48 states.
Bear Mountain State Park: Fresh air near the city
Jonathan L takes a short drive up the Hudson River for an easy hike at Bear Mountain State Park.
July 5, 2020: Walkway Over the Hudson, Poughkeepsie NY
Jonathan L takes a view of the Hudson River from a high vantage point
Rockefeller Preserve State Park
Jonathan L takes a morning trip to Rockefeller Preserve State Park for a morning walk