Looking for a quick and easy hike with big views and fascinating geology? The Alluvial Fan Trail in Rocky Mountain National Park is a must-see, and late November turned out to be the perfect time to explore it. So, what is an alluvial fan? Alluvial Fan in Rocky Mountain National Park You can reach the… Continue reading Exploring the Alluvial Fan in Rocky Mountain National Park: A Quick & Scenic Hike
Clingmans Dome Trail is a must-see in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Atop this trail sits a concrete tower offering 360-degree views of the park and beyond. To access Clingmans Dome Trail, turn west on Clingmans Dome Rd near the Tennessee - North Carolina border. The turn is about 14 miles from the Sugarlands Visitor… Continue reading Clingmans Dome Trail
Great Smoky Mountain National Park is America's most visited national park. With 150 official trails, this national park is a hiker's paradise. While Kephart Prong Trail may not be the park's most popular trail, it is a lovely place to explore and experience a bit of park history. Access to Kephart Prong Trail is located… Continue reading Kephart Prong Trail – Great Smoky Mountain
Great Smoky Mountain National Park is vast. Covering over 800 square miles, the hiking possibilities in the Smokies are endless. One of the park's most popular is Alum Cave Bluff Trail. The Alum Cave Bluff trail is located 9 miles south of the Sugarlands Visitor Center on Newfound Gap Road (Highway 441). There are two… Continue reading Alum Cave Bluff Trail
