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Arcadia Archives III
Walk in the Park The Arcadia Management Area in Rhode Island is a very rarely talked about gem that most people have passed or entered. It spans more than 14,000 acres, making it the largest recreational area in the state. Arcadia covers land in West Greenwich, Exeter, Richmond, and Hopkinton (including Browning Mill Pond, Breakheart Pond, and Frosty Hollow Pond). Here, wildlife and people converge.
Katrina ThornleyPublished 6 years ago in WanderA Lesson from the John Muir Trail
About two years ago, my friend and I set off to trek the John Muir Trail, a 211-mile stretch that scales over the domineering passes throughout California's Sierra Nevada mountain range.
Troy WilkinsonPublished 6 years ago in Wander10 Enchanting Wildflowers Native to New Mexico
Anything that lives in the desert has to be tough to survive. Although they look dainty and delicate, these blossoms are actually hardy and strong. Sometimes the rarest and most beautiful discoveries are literally under our noses or in our own backyards. Next time you hike through one of our local trails, maybe you'll notice some of these treasures:
Cheryl LynnPublished 6 years ago in WanderNiagara Falls Pitfalls
Niagara Falls is one of the United States' most beautiful landmarks. Everyone loves a waterfall, but at 167 feet tall and with an average flow of 85,000 cubic feet per second, Niagara Falls is three of the most gorgeous sights available all in one. That’s right! Niagara Falls is actually three waterfalls all in one. So if you're planning a trip to upstate New York or Canada, here are a few tricks to get you the best out of your journey.
Kristen BarenthalerPublished 6 years ago in WanderMost Beautiful Waterfalls in National Parks
There's something about watching the lively, roaring cascade of a waterfall that just puts your mind at ease. Waterfalls are nature's graceful rendition of a fountain—and to this day, no one has proven to be a better architect than Mother Nature herself.
Iggy PaulsenPublished 6 years ago in WanderBetween Real-Life and Dream-Walking
Not very many children, or most people for that matter, are aware of that fact that one of Sun Prairie’s own parks is home to one of the most beautiful spring-fed ponds in the area. So many people pass the entrance to this piece of paradise on a daily basis, completely oblivious to the treasure that lies a little way down the water. Approaching the tattered old bridge over the stream, one would never guess that a magical world lives beyond the rugged pine trees and moss-covered rocks. However, if one dares to venture down the path less traveled, they may find a breathtaking experience waiting to greet them.
Sati Ewers-KublyPublished 6 years ago in WanderWhy I Hike
Its about 10 pm and we’re just finishing pitching our small dome tent about 100 yards from a small lake in the Uinta Mountains of Utah. I’m probably 12 years old, and I’m with my dad and some other scouts and their dads.
Old WahsatchPublished 6 years ago in WanderPractical Practices in Mountain Etiquette
My last article was a bit of an anger fueled rant. I’ve spent the last few hikes stewing about how terrible our whole outdoor trending society is, and it’s made the first half of each hike pretty negative.
Old WahsatchPublished 6 years ago in WanderRolling The Dice On Vietnam
February, 2017 Phu Quoc, Vietnam Earlier in 2017 I had a three week vacation coming up. I was getting off a ship in Singapore and had to be in Sydney for my next assignment. I was pondering where in Asia to spend my long vacation. Unable to make a decision I took to a strategy I had read about in a book a long time ago. I rolled the dice on it! First I asked my colleagues on the ship to suggest 6 countries in the area and we appointed a number to each country. The dice fell on Vietnam and my decision was made.
Anna BalogPublished 6 years ago in WanderThe Hip Replacement Hike
August 5, 2017 Juneau Alaska West Glacier Trail It was an unusually warm and sunny day in Juneau, Alaska. I had read about a hiking trail that would eventually lead you to the Mendenhall ice cave, I say eventually because it was supposedly a long and strenuous hike (took us 5.5 hours). Well, I was intrigued, specially because if you make it there with all your limbs intact (bears might be lurking around the corner) you will reap the rewards of entering a cave of ice, carved out of a glacier that formed millions of years ago...
Anna BalogPublished 6 years ago in WanderThe Mystique of Diablo Canyon
As a lifelong resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico, I have always been drawn to the enigmatic Diablo Canyon. This unique landmark lies just outside our city border, between Santa Fe and Los Alamos. As part of the Caja Del Rio plateau formation, the mystique of this beautiful desert gorge includes prehistoric petroglyphs, desert wildlife, indigenous plants, and the flowing freshwater of the Rio Grande. The area is remote enough to immerse oneself in nature, but accessible enough to bring camping equipment or even plan a family day trip. Hikers of all ages and skill levels come here. Some admire the beauty from a distance, others walk through the winding path, and others take extreme challenges in rock climbing. Everyone is welcome at this national park.
Cheryl LynnPublished 6 years ago in WanderOnly Trash Leaves Trash
The mountains are calling and I must go! But first... In a world of hashtags and Snapchat, we find ourselves immersed in glorious content. Coffee, pine trees, Red Wing boots and raw denim, and all of it masked in camera filters and brand names.
Old WahsatchPublished 6 years ago in Wander