A free shuttle from the Chiricahua Visitor Center provides hikers transportation to the top of the Echo Canyon Trailhead. Sign-up is required prior to the 9:00 a.m. departure, so a little advanced planning is necessary…but you won’t regret it! Once at the top, the 4.2 mile (mostly downhill) trail winds through spectacular rock formations, many of which seem to defy gravity.
It seemed as though we had landed on another planet. We followed marked trails that led us through the eerie landscape, but visitors are allowed the freedom of wandering off the beaten path. Just be sure to take lots of water. The sun was brutal, even in early May.
Custer State Park in South Dakota is a must see for outdoor enthusiasts. Explore the hiking trails, relax at the lakes and safely view the wildlife scattered throughout the park. Plan to spend several days…or more!
When will this boulder reach its tipping point and tumble into the valley below?
On a clear day, the views from Upper Table Rock extend for miles across the Rogue Valley in Southern Oregon.
A Sunday morning hike to the top of Upper Table Rock revealed long awaited signs of spring.
We discovered this beautiful Oregon State Park, located along the Chetco River, just a few short miles east of the southern coastal town of Brookings. The scenic Riverview trail provides the perfect opportunity to stretch one’s legs. Be sure to walk the entire 3/4 mile trail…it connects with the U.S. Forest Service’s Redwood Nature Trail, which leads to the northernmost stand of redwoods on the Pacific Coast.
While Smith Rock is a hot spot for climbing, there is also plenty of hiking for folks (like me!) who prefer to keep both feet on the ground.
Photos from Sue 