I love to go hiking or trail running. I get irritated when I brush up against stinging nettle. I’ve hiked long enough to know better. I’ll be more aware now that I’ve written this post. Find out more, and maybe you can avoid the sting too. Origins: Native and Introduced Stinging nettles are an herbaceous […]
Did you know that you can get on the Appalachian Trail (AT) within an hour of many places in Northern Virginia? Bears Den Hike to the overlook is a great hike that offers something for almost everyone. Location of Trailhead The Bears Den Hike follows a short connector trail to the Appalachian Trail. It is […]
Did you know that there are sand dunes in the United States? Real sand dunes, not just along a beach. If not, you should visit the Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve. It’s pretty amazing. Where is the Park? The park is located in the southern part of Colorado, close to the New Mexico […]
Hiking is a way to get some great exercise, do some forest bathing, and enjoy nature. I would hike almost every day if I could. Unfortunately, I have to work! I visit Steamboat Springs, Colorado frequently. Of course, there are several places not far from the city that I hike regularly when I go. Hahns […]
When & Where The U.Sl National Park service manages Great Falls Park. It is an eight hundred acre park located at 9200 Old Dominion Drive, McLean, VA 22102. You can also access it by walking in from the pull off area on Old Dominion Drive east of Riverbend Road or from Riverbend Park. The park […]
Fish Creek Falls in Steamboat Springs, CO This is a spectacular 283 foot waterfall located just a few miles outside of the city. The photo above is the first falls. It is easily accessible for almost anyone via overlooks and wide easily traveled paths. Accessibility to outside adventures is sometimes difficult for the elderly and […]