For our 2nd hike in Sedona we chose Cathedral Rock which treats hikers to some killer views of the red rock formations just south of Sedona in the Oak Creek area. The hike was just what we looking for relatively flat for the pup and a constant stream of views of the famous red rocks […]
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Brin’s Mesa
For our 1st hike in Sedona we chose Brin’s Mesa. It’s well known for its stunning views of the Red Rocks. It can be a little difficult to locate the trail head but it begins at the end of West Park Ridge Dr which turns into a bumpy dirt/asphalt road for the last mile before […]
Waipo’o Falls
The theme for this visit to Hawaii was rain and fog on both Maui and Kauai. We began the day hoping to get a crystal clear view from the Kalalau Lookout high above the Napali Coast. Unfortunately the prevailing winds were blowing the clouds into a thick fog over the lookout. We beat a hasty […]
Pipiwai Trail
Our trip to Hawaii included many grand plans to hike all around Maui but we were thwarted by a combination of bad weather (Haleakala) and cleanup from the remnants Hurricane Iselle that swept through Maui back in August 2014. Our original plan was to hike the forests in Polipoli State Park. Unfortunately the entire set […]
Ellis Trail Snowshoeing
We were yearning to put our new snowshoes to work over the weekend, so we joined in on a group hike in the Sandia Mountains in Albuquerque. With about a foot of fresh powder and the sun shining, it was a beautiful day to be outdoors, despite the cold. We started at the Ellis Trail […]
Williams Lake – Taos
While spending a long weekend in Taos, we decided to get in a hike to take in some of the scenery around Taos Ski Valley. We opted to hike Williams Lake Trail, knowing that there would be a pretty lake to enjoy at the turnaround point. We began the hike from the parking lot southeast […]
Observation Point – Zion National Park
On our big roadtrip/move trip from the bay area to New Mexico, we stopped by Zion National Park for a couple days and hiked Observation Point Trail. This hike was an alternative to the more popular (and much more fear-inducing) Angel’s Landing hike. It was a bit of a climb but well worth it for […]
Multnomah Wahkeena Falls Loop
For our final hike in Portland, we did the most obvious choice, Multnomah Falls, which is a 40-minute drive from Portland and a very popular spot for tourists. This time we did the longer Multnomah Wahkeena Falls Loop, this is listed as Loop #1 in the free map at the visitor center. Starting from the […]
Harry’s Ridge – Mount St. Helens
While in Portland for a long weekend, we took a drive to Mount St. Helens in Washington. It was a beautiful day for a hike, and there was an abundance of wildflowers everywhere in sight. After some photos outside the Johnston Ridge Observatory, we began our hike at the trailhead on the eastern side of […]
Ecola Point to Indian Beach – Oregon
While in Portland for a long weekend, we decided to head over to Cannon Beach, 1.5 hours west of Portand. It was a unusually warm and sunny day there which made for great hiking weather. Cannon Beach is worth a drive for photo-taking alone! Starting from the Cannon Beach parking lot, after a leisurely lunch, […]