top of page


Hiking to Cherokee Arch in Red River Gorge
One of the more underrated, yet incredibly scenic naturally formed arches in Red River Gorge, Cherokee Arch is one to put on your radar...


Hiking to Hopewell Arch, Snow Arch, Double Deer Arch, & Copperas Falls in Red River Gorge
One of the premier day hikes in Kentucky's Red River Gorge, the hike to Hopewell Arch, Snow Arch, Double Deer Arch, and Copperas Falls is...


Hiking the Ricketts Glen Falls Loop: The Most Beautiful Waterfall Hike East of the Mississippi
Nestled within the lush embrace of northeastern Pennsylvania, the Ricketts Glen Falls Loop beckons to adventurers and nature enthusiasts...


Hiking Pennsylvania's Historic 1000 Steps Trail
In the heart of Central Pennsylvania's rugged terrain lies a hidden gem for hikers seeking both challenge and stunning vistas - the 1000...


Climb Cook Forest State Park's Fire Tower #9
Cook Forest State Park, one of Pennsylvania's 124 state parks, is undoubtedly among its most beautiful. Its Forest Cathedral contains...


Visit Miamisburg Mound: Ohio's Largest Adena Burial Mound
Nestled in the heart of Ohio, the Miamisburg Mound stands as a testament to the remarkable engineering and cultural achievements of...


Backpacking the Spruce Knob/Seneca Creek Loop
Enjoy beautiful streams, waterfalls, swimming holes, high mountain meadows, spruce-filled alpine forest, and the wreckage of a 1967 Piper...

Hiking to the N28901 Plane Crash Site in Cranberry Wilderness
On the morning of November 28, 1995, Colin Campbell, a 31-year-old pilot employed by Casey Industries, embarked on a flight from Braxton...


Exploring Ohio's Newark Earthworks: A UNESCO World Heritage Site
Nestled within the serene landscapes of Newark and Heath, Ohio, lies a living testament to the ancient marvels of North America - a...


Hiking the Indian Staircase & Adena Arch Loop in Red River Gorge
An adventurous day hike offering sweeping vista views, beautiful forest scenery, and a chance to ascend one of Red River Gorge's most...


Hiking to Red Byrd Arch in Red River Gorge
An off the beaten path day hike offering loads of solitude and views of one of the most underrated natural arches in Red River Gorge &...


Visit Alligator Mound: A Fort Ancient Effigy
Perched atop a modest hilltop in an upscale Columbus suburb overlooking Racoon Creek Valley 150-feet below, rests a more than millennium...


Exploring Ohio's Hopewell Culture National Historical Park: A UNESCO World Heritage Site
More than two millennia ago, long before the first Europeans ever set foot on the continent, Native Americans built thousands of...


Exploring the Leo Petroglyphs & Nature Preserve
Located just beyond the outskirts of the village of Leo, the Leo Petroglyphs & Nature Preserve stands as a testament to the ancient...


Exploring The Ledges Trail: Cuyahoga Valley National Park's Most Scenic Hike
Arguably the most scenic hiking trail in Cuyahoga Valley National Park, the Ledges Trail offers a glimpse into the natural beauty and...


Bikepacking the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail
Experience the remnants of the early 19th-century Ohio & Erie Canal as you embark on a captivating journey along the historic Ohio & Erie...


Backpacking Archers Fork Loop Trail: Solitude in Southeast Ohio
Located in southeast Ohio's sprawling Wayne National Forest, Archers Fork Loop Trail winds and weaves through the state's hill country,...


Buttermilk Falls: Cuyahoga Valley National Park's Most Scenic Waterfall
You won't find it on any official park map and ask nine out of ten Cuyahoga Valley National Park visitors about it and you'll likely get...


Exploring Henry Church, Jr. Rock in South Chagrin Reservation
In 1885, Henry Church, Jr., apparently had a story to tell. So, the local blacksmith and self-proclaimed spiritualist spent his evenings...


Hiking to Sharp Top Mountain's B-25 Bomber Crash Site
Enjoy a sensational sunrise, discover the remains of a 1943 B-25 bomber, and get in some light scrambling on a moderately strenuous day...


Hidden in Plain Sight: The Stone Carvings at Worden's Ledges
In northeast Ohio's Hinckley Reservation, the Worden's Ledges Loop Trail meanders beneath a dense canopy of oaks and elms, revealing a...


Exploring Moab's Owl Panel
A fairly easy day hike to an interesting petroglyph panel showcasing a variety of intriguing depictions, including a remarkably detailed...


Spectacular Tales on Stone: The Rock Art of Indian Creek
Stretching from its intersection with Rt 191 to the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park, Rt 211 hosts the stunning Indian Creek...


Rock Art & Dino Tracks: Exploring Poison Spider Dinosaur Tracksite
Visiting the Poison Spider Dinosaur Trackway site in Moab is a bit of a step back in time. Situated beside the Colorado River, the...
bottom of page