Pacific Crest Trail

Mountain Biking Etiquette What is the importance of these Mountain Biking Etiquettes? Why do we have them? These mountains and trails that we ride or hike are considered our safe haven from our daily grind. While these amazingly beautiful strips of the earth aid us in our escape from the hectic civilization, there Riding your bike on the off-road mountain adventure means you are attempting to balance your act on both the bike and the bikers’ behavior. For some bikers, strategizing those crooked…

Terrain- You may be wondering, what does the outside area of Cuyamaca look like? Well it's almost a taste of everything. You will cast your eyes upon a vast area of hills and mountains the size of a skyscraper. In other places you will find remarkable wet lands that are packed with eye-catching plants that will throw you off your feet. In addition to that, you may catch a glimpse of the the green yet wavy grass fields. Lastly, you have the noteworthy forests which are loaded with beautiful…

Welcome to Zion’s National Park! Today we will be going on a ture. While we are on this amazing ride I will tell you everything that I honestly think is pretty cool about Zion then get to doing what you think is interesting. First off it is located in Springdale, Utah. One of the things that most tourists want to come and see is the Virgin River. As it flows through the forests it is so clear that I can see the bottom. Zion is about 147,000 acres long, and in those acres there are beautiful…

oak trees and bears (oh my!)? After spending the weekend camping in the vast Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, my notion of camping expanded tremendously. Let me set the stage by laying out just a few of the splendors you’re likely to encounter on the trail: sand, wild flowers, palm trees, and, if you’re lucky, big horn sheep! If you stay the night, you’re sure to see some tents and campfires too, so no need to reframe your entire perception of camping. For a detailed account of this…

symbolism, the scallop shell and arrow refer to directional signs that line the Santiago compostela trail, a pilgrimage hiking trail that runs from France to Spain. Darrell recounted the journey that he and Bryan ventured on while hiking the trail. Bryan loved to travel to “out of the way” places with his father, and this hiking trip was the last that they took together. For some weeks, they hiked the trail and followed markers of the “fleche de oro,” or “yellow arrow.” These markers, as…

The town of Payson is a town located north of Phoenix in Arizona and sits nestled among the majestic mountains of the Mogollon Rim. The town is comprised of approximately 15, 245 people residing with approximately 6,500 homes and approximately 2,575 business (United States Census Bureau). The town of Payson is comprised of 19.47 square miles and a water area of 0.01 sq. miles. Payson is part of Gila County and operates on Mountain Time zone (GMT-7), the elevation is 4,921 feet. The two main…

Difference between a racing dirt bike and a Trail dirt bikes Did you know that Racing dirt bikes is way different than riding regular dirt bikes? Most people think that they are the same, but they are not very similar. Racing is different from regular riding because of the bikes engin, their suspension, and their tires. Motocross bikes focus on different speeds. Trail bikes are meant for going threw mud and meant for more power. gearing up helps if your trails consist more of long…

Nestled on the border between Arizona and Utah, Lake Powell is an exciting destination for millions of visitors every year. The Bear's Den B&B in Page, Arizona, overlooks this stunning lake and is within easy distance of over 15 state and national parks. As Trip Advisor's fourth highest-rated bed and breakfast in the United States, The Bear's Den B&B is proud to introduce visitors to the countless things to do in the Lake Powell area, which includes guided tours. Here, The Bear's Den B&B…

Death Valley national park has a location at California near the end of it near the southeast area on the border of Nevada. Death Valley as of now has the largest national park south of Alaska recognition. Death Valley national park puts itself as the lowest elevation in the United States it has an elevation of 282 feet below sea level. Death Valley is the hottest, driest place in North America. The park has an average rainfall is 2.36 inches of rainfall yearly according to the national whether…

set our sights on the summit. The trail to the Chief begins climbing almost as soon as you leave the trail head. As your heart rate starts to quicken, it doesn’t take long to realize that this will not be a casual stroll in the park. The sound Shannon Falls roars beside you and encourages you to keep going. Secretly, I hoped that the roar of the falls would cover the sounds of my huffing and puffing. BC Parks does a fantastic job maintaining the park and trail. The route to the peaks is…