Humphreys Peak

The San Francisco Peaks are the backdrop of Flagstaff, AZ. Originally, a single stratovolcano, the mountain stood at about 15,000’. However, over the last 400,000 years it has collapsed and eroded into the six peaks remaining today. Humphreys Peak being the tallest at 12,633’. It is also the highest point in Arizona.

The Petrified Forest

After two and a half days of driving toward a Northern Arizona adventure it was a pleasant and worthwhile break to stop at the Petrified Forest National Park. Which is really not a forest as much as a painted desert with a lot of wood chunks that have literally transformed into rock over the eons […]

Twin Arches

The Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area (BSF) encompasses 125,000 acres of the Cumberland Plateau in Tennessee and Kentucky. The Big South Fork River is the south fork of the Cumberland River. [….]

Mount Sterling

With heavy forestation, many peaks In the Great Smoky Mountain National Park (GSMNP) provide only limited views of surrounding ranges. Fortunately, while the modern age has diminished their utility and numbers, a handful of fire towers remain standing and accessible to the public. Perched above tree line these towers offer splendid 360 sight lines. At […]

Pikes Peak Ascent

I had looked forward to signing up for the 2020 Pikes Peak Ascent for months. The trip was already planned. 3-4 weeks fast packing and hiking the Wind River Range and calling that training for the Ascent. So, when registration opened on New Year Day 2020, I signed up first thing.

The Green River Lakes

The Green River Lakes are the northern gateway of the Wind River Range. The lakes are the source of water for the Green River which is a main tributary of the Colorado. The lakes are at an elevation of a little more than 8,000’ and are located about 50 miles north of Pinedale. The Lower […]