A weekend to unwind and be alone, detached from the noise and clutter of the modern world… This was planned in the middle of the MR54 race, while ‘enjoying’ the never-ending hills where at one point I said, “I want … Continue reading Camping @ Assateague Island National Seashore
hiking, mountain biking, road biking rock climbing, scenic driving, camping so many things to do in Vegas… just not in Vegas. After my 4-day backpacking trip to Havasupai, I drove back to Vegas for some R&R, you know – the … Continue reading Red Rock Canyon
It is here, …where the vibrant color of the cool water brings life to a withered soul …where the gentle roar of the flowing river becomes an old man’s lullaby …where the taste of a cheap instant noodles is the … Continue reading The Falls of Havasupai
This is a series of hikes on the 2nd day of my stay @ Shenandoah National Park. These are all rated ‘moderate’ hikes from the park’s formula for determining hiking difficulty. Please bear in mind that this is relative to one’s fitness level. Also, distances listed of these hikes may not be that accurate. My GPS watch recorded longer distances for each hike. Remember to stop by the park’s Visitor Center and get up-to-date information about the trail conditions. Talk to a ranger before you go. Dark Hollow Falls. Skyline Drive Mile 50.7. Listed Distance RT – 1.4 miles. Rose … Continue reading More Waterfalls Hikes @ SNP
Cedar Run – Whiteoak Canyon Circuit Hike. The official map for this circuit gives this hike a distance of 7.3 miles, with a rating of ‘very strenuous’. The distance may not be accurate. It was more than 9 miles from what I’ve read in Hiking Project and what came out of my GPS at the end of the hike. The rating was accurate, though. In a nutshell, this circuit hike starts at the Hawksbill Gap parking lot @ Skyline Drive mile 45.6, descending the Cedar Run trail until it meets the Whiteoak Canyon trail. It’s all hike up from there … Continue reading Cedar Run – Whiteoak Canyon Falls
Dec 20-23. Dry Tortugas National Park. The pinnacle of this adventure – camping at Dry Tortugas National Park. The whole idea of this road trip camping was built upon this. Wiki. Dry Tortugas National Park is a national park in the United States about 68 miles (109 km) west of Key West in the Gulf of Mexico. The park hosts Fort Jefferson, a massive but unfinished coastal fortress and the largest brick masonry structure in the Americas. Visitors can only access the park by ferry or seaplane from Key West, and the official ferry transportation is the Yankee Freedom Ferry. Dry … Continue reading Camping – Dry Tortugas National Park.
Dec 16-18. Jolly Rogers and Big Pine Key Fishing Lodge. From Upper Keys to the Lower Keys, the original plan was to camp in state parks (ie Curry Hammock and Bahia Honda state parks). However, these state parks were damaged … Continue reading Camping – The Keys
Dec 15-16. Elliott Key, Biscayne National Park. After 2 nights at the Everglades, next stop was an overnight camp at Elliott Key, Biscayne National Park. Elliott Key is a island accessible only by a boat trip from Dante Fascell Visitor Center. I had booked my boat trip in advance. Reservation was not required for camping in the island. A camp fee of $25.00 was due upon setting up camp. Elliott Key has bathroom facility for visitors and campers. Don’t expect hot shower, though! Like the Everglades, the island was still recovering from the hurricane. The trail leading to the other side of the … Continue reading Camping – Elliott Key
Prologue. Irma, a category 4 hurricane hit the mainland US in Sept, causing damage in Florida, with the most damage in the Florida Keys. The National Parks were not spared. I planned to visit the 3 National Parks in Florida … Continue reading Camping – Everglades National Park
July 30, 2017. Escarpment Trail Run. I was registered to run. DNS (Did Not Start). But no regrets. I sprained my left ankle last Saturday, July 22. It’s healing well, so far. Applying cold treatment and ankle brace daily. Doing regular walks for a week, hobbling at first and getting better each day. Hoping to become a-ok for the race. Undecided to do the race until the very last minute. My friend, Jun, and I still went to the North-South Lake Campground on Saturday, July 29, for an overnight stay. We hiked on Saturday, testing my foot if it can … Continue reading Escarpment Trail – DNS
