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Saddle Mountain

Posted on February 27, 2019February 27, 2019 by jim

Since we’re staying at the Saddle Mountain BLM area, Saddle Mountain is literally right in our backyard. No sense not climbing it! Alltrails…

Sugarloaf Mountain

Posted on February 16, 2019February 26, 2019 by jim

When we were boondocking at Kool Korner, this was right in our backyard. I looked up at it and thought ‘oh yeah, I’m…

Organ Pipe National Monument

Posted on February 2, 2019February 18, 2019 by jim

It’s not easy to get to Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, but it’s definitely worth the trip! 100 miles southwest of Tucson and…

Cat Mountain

Posted on January 21, 2019February 18, 2019 by jim

This album consists of visual waypoints for hikers attempting climb Cat Mountain via the Northwest Ridge.

Hiking Wasson Peak

Posted on January 13, 2019February 16, 2019 by jim

Wasson Peak is rated the number one hike in Saguaro National Park West, and for good reason. We chose to take the combo…

Saguaro National Park East

Posted on January 12, 2019February 16, 2019 by jim

Saguaro National Park is divided into two parts by the city of Tucson, aptly named Saguaro East and Saguaro West. Not terribly creative….

Bisbee Arizona

Posted on December 31, 2018February 19, 2019 by jim

We had never heard of Bisbee until we started researching Tombstone, and with it close proximity it’s a must do. There’s honestly not…

Tombstone Arizona

Posted on December 30, 2018February 18, 2019 by jim

Everybody’s seen Tombstone! If you haven’t – go watch it first, then you’ll understand these photos. When we got snowed (and government closure’d)…

Thanksgiving at Cabbage Key

Posted on November 22, 2018November 26, 2018 by jim

We set our alarms for 3:30am to make it out of the Burnt Store Marina channel at high tide. Amazing sailing under a…

Fort Clinch State Park

Posted on November 4, 2018February 26, 2019 by jim

Fort Clinch State Park is an old Civil War fort at the north end of Amelia Island on Fernandina Beach. They have an…

Congaree National Park

Posted on November 1, 2018February 26, 2019 by jim

Congaree boasts the tallest known specimens of 15 species of trees. A loblolly pine towers over the park at 167 feet, just 18…

Old Rag Mountain

Posted on October 16, 2018October 16, 2018 by jim

A lovely mountain hike, but unfortunately no fall colors yet 🙁 Most of the trail is a bit blah, but the boulder scramble…

Shenandoah National Park

Posted on October 13, 2018October 16, 2018 by jim

After years of talking about Shenandoah National Park, we’re finally here! We know that people (affectionately known as "leaf peepers" by the locals)…

Luray Caverns

Posted on October 9, 2018February 28, 2019 by jim

Luray Caverns is the largest cave system in the Eastern United States, and listed as a National Natural Landmark. Portions of the cave…

Gettysburg

Posted on October 6, 2018February 28, 2019 by jim

Gettysburg was the Civil War’s bloodiest battle and was also the inspiration for President Abraham Lincoln’s immortal "Gettysburg Address". Today, the Gettysburg National…

Ontario Fishing Trip

Posted on September 29, 2018October 3, 2018 by jim

An amazing, but cold weekend spent at the Timberwolf Lodge in Ontario. 3 separate days, 3 separate lakes, and 3 separate species targeted….

Finger Lakes Area

Posted on September 5, 2018February 28, 2019 by jim

New York’s Finger Lakes area is known for it’s wineries, but it’s also home to plenty of state parks with hiking and waterfalls….

Mount Marcy

Posted on September 3, 2018February 28, 2019 by jim

Part of my highpointing – Mount Marcy NY at 5,343ft. The route up the Van Hoevenberg Trail is 7.3 miles, 14.6 round trip….