Tag: hike

  • Harlequin Duck Survey

    Harlequin Duck Survey

    I have been looking forward to helping the biologists of Glacier National Park with the Harlequin Duck survey since last year. It just never worked out for last year, but this year, I was able to head out into the field looking for these amazing ducks along McDonald Creek. It was a beyond beautiful spring…

  • Grinnell Lake Spring 2015

    Grinnell Lake Spring 2015

    The Many Glacier Road opened up recently and Kristen and I decided to hike to Grinnell Lake and it was a great day. Being spring in Montana, we got some sunshine and some snow and a lot of Glacier National Park all by ourselves. The trail was mostly clear of snow, but did have some…

  • Pa’Rus Trail

    Pa’Rus Trail

    The Pa’Rus Trail in Zion National Park is a wonderful paved path that follows along the Virgin River. It is the only trail in Zion that is both bicycle and pet-friendly (on a leash). I’ve hiked along this trail, once in May of 2014 and again in April 0f 2015 in the evening which is…

  • Riverside Walk

    Riverside Walk

    The Zion Canyon Road ends at the Temple of Sinewava where the wonderful one mile long Riverside Walk starts. This paved path follows the Virgin River and is perfect for anyone, including those in a wheelchair. It is a very popular trail, so expect to have some company. The further up you go, the walls…

  • Day Hikes of Zion National Park Map Guide Announcement

    Day Hikes of Zion National Park Map Guide Announcement

    If you’re heading to Zion National Park, I’ve got a sweet map with a guide on the back to help you make the most of your trip. Last year, in response to all of the requests that I get for people traveling to Glacier, I came out with the Day Hikes of Glacier National Park Map…

  • Emerald Pools

    Emerald Pools

    Tucked away at the base of towering red walls in Zion Canyon in Zion National Park are three lush pools called the Emerald Pools. The three pools are connected by a stream that can vary from a slight trickle to a torrent depending upon rain. The Lower Emerald Pool is a great, level, family friendly,…

  • Hidden Canyon

    Hidden Canyon

    Zion National Park is home to many slot canyons with an impressive one called Hidden Canyon inside of the main Zion Canyon. Hidden Canyon is easily accessed and fun to explore for everyone with a little bit of work. Sweeping views, then a slot canyon with towering walls await. The trailhead is easily found at…

  • Weeping Rock

    Weeping Rock

    Tucked away in Zion Canyon in Zion National Park is a little alcove called Weeping Rock. This dripping alcove is home to many plants that cling to its wet surface. The hike is a short 0.2 mile hike up a paved path full of interpretive signs. The trailhead is easily found at the Weeping Rock…

  • Shout-outs from the Web

    Shout-outs from the Web

    A couple of cool Hike 734 mentions around the internet that I’d like to draw your attention to. This is more about them than me. Check out the blogs that mentioned me. You’ll be glad you did. Hiking the Trail Adam Nutting is working his way through the Appalachian Trail and has a great blog documenting…