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Glacier National Park, our epic hike on the Highline Trail to Granite Park Lodge!

Post author:Colleen
Post published:September 14, 2024
Post category:Adventure Hiking National Parks Videos

In this video we take you on an epic hike along the Highline Trail to the historic Granite Park Chalet. We have spent a few weeks putting this video together because we want show the trail and our journey. We have watched many videos about the Highline and they just do not capture the beauty or the challenges this trail. In our video we show you mile by mile of the trail and the astounding beauty. Highline Trail :8.6 miles (per our gps) 1433 feet of elevation gain 1444 feet of elevation lossLoop Trail:5.2 miles (per our gps)…

Moab: 3 new & exciting adventures!

Post author:Colleen
Post published:May 18, 2024
Post category:Adventure Exploring National Parks

One our way North, after Canyonlands we made a quick stop in Moab; one of our favorite places! Our adventure starts in Hunter Canyon on Kane Springs Creek Road searching for a Disk Golf Course! We never found the Disk Golf but we found a spectacular off-road experience! The canyon was beautiful and unexpected….we spent the day exploring this fascinating area.That evening we tent camped at a special spot with unmatched views. Next: Arches National Park for 2 new hikes, Sand Dune Arch and Broken Arch. We love Moab and intend to return in the fall!Enjoy the Video!Travel Update:We are…

Chimney Rock Trail Adventure: Capitol Reef National Park

Post author:Colleen
Post published:May 11, 2024
Post category:Adventure Hiking National Parks Videos

This week we hike to Chimney Rock in Capitol Reef National Park.Chimney Rock towers 300 feet above the highway. This is a 3.6 mile hike and is rated strenuous. This trail ascends on an easy grade for about a quarter of a mile then it climbs steep switchbacks. The views along the way are amazing! The trail continues to ascend on moderately steep grades until it reaches the top of the mesa where We enjoyed stunning views of Chimney Rock with snow capped mountains in the distance.Capitol Reef’s Waterpocket Fold is the defining geologic feature of this majestic national park.…

Hoover Dam, Lake Mead and a Stunning Rail Trail

Post author:Colleen
Post published:May 4, 2024
Post category:Adventure National Parks Travel Tips Videos

We spent a week in Boulder City, NV; the town was made for the workers that built the Hoover Dam. Boulder City does not have any casinos by design! Boulder City was our base for exploring Lake Mead and Hoover Dam.In this video we explore Hoover Dam, Lake Mead and ride a stunning rail trail to Hoover Dam! Hoover Dam impounds Lake Mead and is located near Boulder City, Nevada, a municipality originally constructed for workers on the construction project, about 30 mi south-east of Las Vegas, Nevada. The dam's generators provide power for public and private utilities in Nevada,…

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