Birds’ Nest Although it’s not as well known as the main overlook, there is a cool secondary spot to enjoy a nice view of the mountains, forests and rock outcrops around. Specially during fall when the set of colors is almost unreal. It’s called Bird’s nest, which consists of a pile of huge rocks located very […]
Luray Caverns It’s a crowded place to visit, specially during the weekend, but a walk through these caverns is totally worth it. Caverns always impress us, it’s like being in a different world. A natural amusement park. The endless-universal landscape that the thin pillars of rock formed as reflect on the water and impressed us. Red, […]
Last weekend we hiked to Cranny Crow overlook, located in a small ridge in Lost River State Park, West Virginia. There we found a couple of beautiful views and historical sites such as an old fire tower and an abandoned town. We also saw endless naked trees and some ice stalactites hanging down from […]
About the Book: 20 weekend trips near Washington D.C. This book features the best 20 outdoors trips in the Mid-Atlantic, including Virginia, Maryland and West Virginia. The area offers over 300,000 acres of wilderness in a mere 2-4 hour drive with an unique variety of activities and beauties. Plan your next adventure cheap and […]
Third Day – Hiking Upward to Exit the Grand Canyon The previous night, we commented that leaving the canyon would be hard: not only for the physical effort itself, but also because we were already attached to the place. Being in such a great and sublime place is something that touches. It would be hard […]
2. Blackwater Falls This 62-foot cascade is the great attraction of the park. You can find a couple of scenic views of Blackwater Falls. From the east side, the 0.25-mile Gentle Trail provides a good upper perspective of the falls surrounded by trees. From the west side (main access), a boardwalk winds down the canyon for […]
Climbing The crag is the most famous one around Shanghai. With around 70 sport climbing routes ranging from 5.7 to 5.14-, here you can find almost any type of climbing you like: granit rock, slab, sloppy, crack, cheminey, crimpy, multi pitches… During weekend and national holiday the crag gets crowded, but usually is fine to […]
8. Avoid Rainy and Freezing Weather If you are used to it and have the special gear, you can deal with freezing weather, but we do not recommend. But definitely avoid rainy weather ! It’s just annoying and not fun at all. While raining you are stuck inside your tent with all your gear. After it stops everything […]
OUR TRIP Last weekend we camped at the beach, just a few meters from the Caribbean sea … This is Tulum, a small town in the Riviera Maya, one hour south from Cancun. It is a secluded area best known for the fabulous preserved beaches and the world class scuba diving. There are also hundreds […]
OUR TRIP Last weekend we visited Strickler Knob in Massanutten mountain, a sandstone ridge located in the Virginia Appalachians, 2 hours away from Washington DC. There is a 6 mile out-and-back trail that brings you to the 360 degree overlook with beautiful vistas of the Shenandoah valley and Blue Ridge Mountains. We planned to camp at […]
The next day we woke up in the nature, prepared breakfast and chilled the whole day close to the creek. Curiously we didn’t hear any birds during our stay there… We spent our time exploring the surroundings, refreshing in the swimming holes, sun bathing and sleeping in the hammock. Good relax after a busy week in […]
Lower Mountain The trail goes along the beautiful Rapidan River for 0.5 miles, and then it turns left heading alongside Staunton River for 1.7 miles with nice small falls and pools. This lower part is more humid and less windy so the leaves were still mostly greenish. It was a good warm up for the […]
Seneca Rocks Sunday. Weather forecast snowy -5 C (23 F) . Time to hike up! The destiny would be the Seneca Rocks look. Located in the Monongahela National Forest, Seneca Rocks is a scenic crag and a popular destination for multi-pitch trad climbers . It took us an hour of winding road to get there. On the […]
1 – Endless Wall The Endless Wall trail 2.8 miles features caves, boulders, narrow passages, creeks, and endless rock sculptures and walls that can be climbed by experienced traditional and sport climbers. The Endless Wall trail also has plenty of overlooks of the gorge, the river and the mountains, with exposed buttresses and colorful forests. […]
Motion and Wildlife We hiked along the shore, observing the dynamics of the place: sand, sea shells, water and sunlight soaked every view. At first sight, the shore seems to lack wildlife. But when you stop and observe things closely, you discover small interesting creatures. Tiny crabs building their nests in the sand, colorful clams opening their ingesting […]
Steep Trail The first section of the trail is very steep and leads to the first photogenic overlook of the Zion Canyon. Then the trail goes through the Refrigerator Canyon, which provides a blast of chilly air. The second overlook arrives after many pinball switchbacks, right before the final section of the hike to the […]
Estávamos sozinhos, cercados por paredes vermelhas com buracos enormes – alguns deles de até 2 metros. As paredes refletiam sua vermelhidão na areia branca- uma ambiência rosada, levemente úmida, com árvores verdes. A solitude em um ambiente que te traz paz – namaste! Escalada na parede Namaste Então… simbora escalar?! O Mon começou guiando a via, pensou em […]
Trail-scendental Trail The trail to the Namaste wall starts close to the South Fork of Taylor creek. As you climb gradually inside the canyon, the throat becomes narrower and the walls seem taller. Since it’s not as accesible as the rest of the park, you hardly see anyone else on the trail, and the […]
Traditional Climbing Culture Other thing that caught our attention was the broad culture of Traditional Climbing in the United States. If there is any possibility to do a route only with traditional gear or top rope, they will never build bolts in the wall for sport climbing purposes. Sport climbing is limited to bigger climbing […]
Summit & Views from the top Once at the top, there are a couple of overlooks and places to rest protected from the wind. After crossing a wood bridge you will reach the summit. This is one of the top 5 best overlooks we have ever been, with an amazing 360-degree panoramic view: To the West side, you […]
OUR TRIP Last weekend we visited a popular river in Shenandoah National Park: Overall Run. The river features three large swimming holes with slides of flowing waterfalls. It’s a great spot to enjoy a warm and sunny summer day. On Saturday afternoon we packed our camping gear, headed to the Thompson Hollow trailhead and started to […]
Demanding Ascent We, a group of 4 folks, went on a cold sunny day to enjoy the early spring colors, the rock scramble and the views. We arrived to the Old Rag parking area, paid the $20 fee and started to hike upward. With an elevation gain of 2,400 feet (730m), the hike can be strenuous if you […]
Falls and Pools From the trailhead, it’s just a 1 mile hike to reach the set of falls and pools. We brought a hammock, books, tea, food, cameras, and more important: swimming suits! The water was very cold, but it was totally worth to take a bath in such pristine river, surrounded by flowers and multicolor […]
The area offers over 300,000 acres of wilderness in a mere 2-4 hour drive from Washington D.C. with an unique variety of activities and beauties. Hike to waterfalls, breathtaking views, find places to camp, watch cool sunrises and sunsets, rock climb… Every trip has hike descriptions, color photos, maps, directions, distance and useful notes. Includes […]
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Last weekend we celebrated the coming of spring in Old Rag Mountain, a popular hiking destination in the Blue Ridge Mountains. In contrast with other mountains … Read More Last weekend we visited Big Schloss (or big castle) a rocky peak in the Virginia – West Virginia border with an awesome view of … Read […]
Directions to Big Schloss, Virginia 1. Drive to the Wolf Gap Recreation Area, VA (GPS: 38.92455,-78.68890), 2 hours away from Washington DC. Park here. 2. Hike north the Mill Mountain trail (orange-blazed). The first half mile has several switch backs before arriving at the ridge line. Continue hiking along the ridge for 1.5 miles until arriving at […]
Last weekend we visited this area to celebrate Mon’s 30th birthday hiking, climbing and enjoying the fall colors in the mountains 🙂 It’s a place you should visit at least once if you live in the East and like to climb and hike. There are hundreds of climbing routes to be explored, both trad and […]
In the evening we went back to the village and had a delicious dinner. Then, at midnight the most important moment of the trip arrived: Raisa turned 28! That’s why we had planned our trip to Yangshuo. We celebrated relaxing at the terrace of the hostel, having tea and listening to the sounds of nature. […]
The mountain is located in Qingliang Feng National Nature Reserve, in Anhui province. The drive from Shanghai to the trailhead takes around 5 hours. This is one of the few mountains that has still not been over developed in East China. Other mountains like Huangshan, Tianmu or Wusong albeit scenic are usually over-crowded and have […]
Red River Gorge is a special geological area in the Daniel Boone National Forest in Kentucky. It’s best known for its superb sandstone walls that attract many rock climbers and hikers all over North America. Read More Last weekend we visited Yangshuo 阳朔, a region in southwest China characterized by its dramatic karst mountain landscape. […]
Red River Gorge is a special geological area in the Daniel Boone National Forest in Kentucky. It’s best known for its superb sandstone walls that attract many rock climbers and hikers all over North America. Read More Last weekend we visited Yangshuo 阳朔, a region in southwest China characterized by its dramatic karst mountain landscape. […]
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