Hiking San Diego: Visitor Center Loop at Mission Trails Regional Park

Hiking San Diego: Visitor Center Loop at Mission Trails Regional Park

Mission Trails Regional Park is one of the largest urban parks in the United States.  At its heart is a state-of-the-art visitor’s center.  One of the most family friendly hikes in the park is the short Visitor Center Loop Trail. Starting Point: Visitor Center, Mission Trails Regional Park Length: 1.5 mile Elevation: 150 foot gain…

Lake Murray Bike Trail

Lake Murray Bike Trail

Lake Murray Reservoir is part of San Diego’s massive Mission Trails Regional Park.  This area is great for boating, fishing and general recreation.  It also has a paved biking/jogging trail that is perfect for the entire family.  This is our guide to the Lake Murray Bike Trail. Starting Point: Lake Murray Rest Area, 5650 Kiowa…

Bryce Canyon National Park: Hiking Navajo Loop

Bryce Canyon National Park: Hiking Navajo Loop

Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah is a smaller park that is a little off-the-beaten path.  It has some amazing scenery and great hiking opportunities.  This is our guide to visiting the park and doing the short, but thrilling, Navajo Loop hike. Overview Cool geological formations are the main attraction of Bryce Canyon National Park. …

Guide to Great Falls National Park

Guide to Great Falls National Park

Great Falls National Park is right outside Washington, D.C.  This is a prime area for hiking and outdoor activities.  However, just viewing the spectacular falls makes Great Falls worth a visit. Overview WEBSITE: https://www.nps.gov/grfa/index.htm Great Falls National Park is located about a 15 mile drive up the Potomac River from the nation’s capital. At 800…

Biking Adventures on Virginia’s Creeper Trail

Biking Adventures on Virginia’s Creeper Trail

The Creeper Trail is a 34-mile long bike ride in Virginia near the North Carolina and Tennessee borders.  While it sounds intimidating this is very doable family activity.  This is a guide to our ride on the first section of the Creeper Trail from Whitetop Mountain to Damascus. Booking.com The Creeper Trail bike trail follows…