Thursday, May 7, 2026

Standing Still at the Edge of the Universe Beneath the Arizona Sky

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Northern Arizona, Pandemic Year I had crossed into Arizona from Utah sometime late in the day and found myself heading toward th...

The Far Corner Parking Spot

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There was always one. At the edge of the asphalt kingdom, past the shopping carts, past the painted arrows and hurried engine...
Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Gumbo Limbo Boardwalk Review, A Relaxing South Florida Nature Walk

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If you are looking for a South Florida nature walk that feels manageable, scenic, and calming without requiring a major hike, the boardwalk ...
Sunday, April 5, 2026

Hiking the Hidden Trails of Philadelphia's Great Woods

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By Brian Schwarz I was teaching at Temple University the year I wandered into the overgrown woods of West Fairmount Park with a very specifi...
Sunday, March 29, 2026

The Skyline Trail Is a Hike That Quietly Earns Its Ending

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I started a hike at an ice rink and ended it on top of a mountain. There was no dramatic beginning. Just a quiet start in Quincy, stepping o...

Hiking Mount San Jacinto from the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

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Mount San Jacinto offers one of the most unique hiking experiences in Southern California, and it starts in a way most hikes do not. Instead...
Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Waterfall for summer's last blast - get out and enjoy September!

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This is your friendly reminder that this heat you're feeling in the Mid-Atlantic states right now, well, it's not going to last. Rem...