The Great Range is arguably the most sought-after traverse in the Adirondack High Peaks. Backpacker Magazine, Apr 2005 / Feb 2017, rated it as one of the hardest day hikes in America. With close to 25 miles total distance, and … Continue reading The Great Range Traverse
On the last weekend of Sept, this kolokoy completed hiking the 46 high peaks in the Adirondack region, aka, ADK 46ers. This adventure started on the first weekend of July, and completed on the last weekend of Sept. All hikes … Continue reading Jollibee Adventures – ADK 46ers
One day, when this is all overI’ll go back to the cityRent a bike, roam the streetsExplore the sights, enjoy the foodGet lost, be a tourist for a day. … for now I’ll enjoy the city from somewhere else. One … Continue reading One Day, I’ll Wander
Angel’s Landing is one of the iconic day hikes at Zion National Park. It’s only 2.5 miles from the Grotto Trailhead to the summit, where the first 2 miles is a series of steep switchbacks up to Scout Lookout. This … Continue reading Angel’s Landing
The popular backpacking hike, with camping options, is the point-to-point West Rim trail from Lava Point to Grotto Trailhead. You need to hire a shuttle service to get to Lava Point. Or buy one of those fancy self-driving cars, drive … Continue reading Hiking – West Rim Trail – Bottom Up, Out-n-Back
This is a continuation of my Death Valley National Park camping/hiking adventure. 4 days @ DVNP, and 2 days @ Valley of Fire State Park. My first visit to this park was in March, 2019, where I spent just a … Continue reading Camping – Valley of Fire State Park
Tidbits. Death Valley – a name given to this place by pioneers lost in the winter of 1845-1850 who thought this would be their grave. Death Valley National Park – the largest national park in the 48 contiguous states in … Continue reading Camping – Death Valley National Park
Turtlehead Peak – a strenuous, but not technically challenging (aka – no hands on trails needed), hike in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area in Las Vegas. It’s only 2.3 miles (4.6 miles RT) from the Sandstone Quarry parking lot, … Continue reading Hiking – Turtlehead Peak
October 26, 2019. Minnewaska State Park – the last of the weekend Fall Hikes marathon in October. Fall colors have reached its peak in all the areas I have visited in NJ and NY. I have completed my goal – to hike and enjoy the changing colors of Fall before it’s gone. All in the 4 weekends of October. And in 3 of those 4 weekends, I have included camping in the mix. And all these weekend adventures, I have peace. Physically tiring – Yes. Spiritually rewarding – Absolutely. I am sharing all the pictures I have taken on these … Continue reading Fall Hike – Minnewaska State Park
October 19, 2019. Another weekend in the Catskill region for a camping/hiking adventure and to enjoy the colors of Fall. It’s almost past peak, but the rewarding views are still there. Continue reading Fall Hike – Giant Ledge + Panther Mtn
