Schnebly Hill Road at Moonrise
I've written about Schnebly Hill Road before. In 2007, I made a great hike up to Mitten Ridge, then caught…
Forest Road 525C – Sedona
Sedona isn't all scenic hikes. You can also take some scenic drives -- and there's probably no better landscape to…
Brins Mesa Trail, Sedona
In the weeks before a trip to Sedona, I spend quite a bit of time selecting potential trails to hike,…
A look at Anchorage from Woronzof Point, ANC Airport
Before you check in at Anchorage International Airport, you can take one look back at the city from Woronzof Point, near the…
Hiking to Eagle and Symphony Lakes, near Anchorage
The Eagle River area, just north of Anchorage, has some of the best hikes in Alaska. And I don't think…
Reflections Lake Trail, near Anchorage
Looking for a short hike with beautiful views, and a good possibility of wildlife sightings? If you're near Palmer, Wasilla,…
A Visit to Talkeetna, Alaska, and the Talkeetna Museum
For a taste of the turn-of-the-20th-century Alaskan frontier, take a drive off the main road and out to Talkeetna, Alaska.…
Denali National Park Bus Ride to Eielson, Brown Bear Sighting
A school bus is waiting to take you on the field trip of a lifetime, in the middle of Alaska.…
Midnight Sunset along Parks Highway, Healy
Seeing a rainbow around 11 o'clock at night is an amazing experience. Watching a spectacular sunset around midnight is pretty…
Shoup Bay Trail, the Hike to the Beach, Valdez
Whether you have just a short amount of time, or an entire day or more, there's one trail in Valdez…