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- capitolreef | Hiking | nature | Travel | utah
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- california | Hiking | nature | siliconvalley
Henry Cowell Redwoods: Redwood Grove Loop
ByCatThe Redwood Grove Loop at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, a 20 minute drive northwest of Santa Cruz, and less than an hour’s drive from the south of San Jose is a very gentle and easy walk through some old-growth forest. This hike is perfect for people of all ages, and as it is paved,…
california | halfmoonbay | Hiking | sfbayareaPurisma Creek Rewoods Open Space Preserve: Surrounded by Towering Redwoods
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- california | Hiking | nature | Travel
McArthur-Burney Falls: The Waterfall That Doesn’t Dry Up
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- california | Hiking | lassen | nature | Travel
Lassen Volcanic National Park: Brokeoff Mountain
ByCatThis was my first-ever solo trip hiking and backpacking. I was filled with excitement with a modicum of nervousness, and when I’m alone in unknown situations, all my senses are heightened. Then it’s a feeling my body gets used to and then I’m cruising alone, while other gawkers muse about why a young lady is…

