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September 16, 2021
Rhododendron Cove State Nature Preserve is 75 acres of beauty, a peaceful preserve with some unexpectedly interesting rock features. It’s conveniently located in the Hocking Hills area, about 35 minutes SE of Columbus, Ohio. While it’s not a huge hiking… Continue Reading…
February 23, 2021
Floating 125 feet above the Appomattox River, High Bridge gives an eagle-eye view of the valley below. Spanning nearly 1/2 a mile, there is plenty to see from the bridge and along the entire 31-mile trail. Don’t Miss These Events… Continue Reading…
February 22, 2021
Short, but mighty, the Tideland National Recreation Trail (also known as the Cedar Point Tideland Trail) is a must-visit trail in the Croatan National Forest in eastern North Carolina. Why You Should Hike the Tideland National Recreation Trail Don’t be… Continue Reading…
April 8, 2020
“¿Hablas español?” the van driver inquired on our way to the Monteverde area of Costa Rica: Do you speak Spanish? “No. Lo siento. Muy poco”, I replied: No. I’m sorry. Very little. “Ah, I am the one that is sorry”,… Continue Reading…
March 28, 2020
Trying to decide which cloud forest to visit in the Monteverde area of Costa Rica? Read on for why I recommend the Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve.
January 27, 2020
He yells, waving wildly. The waterfall drowns out most of his words. My Spanish is not good enough to put meaning to the words I do hear.