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Elk Meadow Loop (5.2 miles)
24 Sep 2019

Elk Meadow Loop (5.2 miles)

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Colorado, Hiking, Loops, Trails | 1

Elk Meadow in Evergreen, Colorado, features a trail system that takes visitors through grassy foothills and old-growth forests. The trails are connected and allow hikers to form loops of varying lengths. The trails range from easy to moderate and are … Continued

day, dogs, easy, Evergreen, family, kids
Buffalo Bill Museum & Grave
3 Jul 2019

Buffalo Bill Museum & Grave

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Attractions, Colorado | 0

The Buffalo Bill Museum & Grave is an attraction atop Lookout Mountain in Golden, Colorado. Entry is free and the site features restrooms and a cafe. The Museum illustrates the life, times, and legend of William F. Cody. It includes … Continued

easy, family, kids, pets, trip
Whiteside Mountain Loop (2 miles)
8 Apr 2019

Whiteside Mountain Loop (2 miles)

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Hiking, Loops, North Carolina, Trails | 0

Whiteside Mountain is a popular tourist attraction nestled between Cashiers and Highlands in North Carolina. The hike is comprised of a 2-mile loop and has scenic views at the top. There is a large gravel parking lot with privies and … Continued

cashiers, day hike, easy, family, Highlands, kids, loop, weekend
Bee Cove Falls
5 Jul 2018

Bee Cove Falls

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Hiking, South Carolina, Trails, Waterfalls | 0

Bee Cove Falls is a two-stage, 70-foot waterfall in the Mountain Rest area of South Carolina. It’s actually closer to Cashiers, North Carolina, than any other popular city in the area. The falls are 2.1 miles down a primitive forestry … Continued

afternoon, easy, family, fun, kids, trip
Standing Indian Mountain Loop (25 miles)
7 May 2018

Standing Indian Mountain Loop (25 miles)

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Appalachian Trail, Backpacking, Hiking, Loops, North Carolina, Trails | 6

The Standing Indian Mountain Loop is a moderate 25-mile hike that mostly follows the Appalachian Trail (AT) as it makes a semi-circle around the Nantahala Basin. I usually avoid the AT in the warmer months, but I thought that early … Continued

beginner, easy, family, kids, moderate, overnight, summer, trip, vacation, weekend
Craggy Gardens
24 Sep 2017

Craggy Gardens

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Attractions, Hiking | 0

Craggy Gardens is an attraction in Pisgah National Forest just off the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina. It’s nestled between Asheville and Mt Mitchell, so it’s easy to add to your day trip itinerary. There are 2 different parking … Continued

day, dogs, drive, easy, family, kids, pets, scenic, trip
Crabtree Meadow & Falls Loop (2 miles)
23 Sep 2017

Crabtree Meadow & Falls Loop (2 miles)

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Hiking, Loops, North Carolina, Trails, Waterfalls | 0

Crabtree Meadow is a campground and hiking area in Pisgah National Forest off the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina. It’s about 16 miles north of Mt Mitchell, the highest point east of the Mississippi River. The map point below … Continued

day, easy, family, hike, kids, parkway, pets, trip, weekend
Rock Quarry Garden
22 Jan 2017

Rock Quarry Garden

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Attractions, Hiking, Waterfalls | 0

Rock Quarry Garden is a beautiful, little park in downtown Greenville, South Carolina. Although I live right by it, it never dawned on me to blog about it until today. During spring and fall, the park is filled with photographers … Continued

close, day, easy, family, friendly, kids, public
Courthouse Falls
17 Jan 2017

Courthouse Falls

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Hiking, North Carolina, Trails, Waterfalls | 0

Courthouse Falls is a 40-foot plunge waterfall a few miles off Highway 215 in North Carolina. It gets its name by being on the backside of Devil’s Courthouse, a popular scenic overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway. View this post … Continued

asheville, blue ridge, easy, family, fun, Greenville, hiking, kids, parkway, trip
Cathedral Falls
16 Jan 2017

Cathedral Falls

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Attractions, Hiking, North Carolina, Trails, Waterfalls | 0

Cathedral Falls is a unique waterfall just off Highway 215 in North Carolina. I usually don’t blog about locations that are on private property, but the landowners here welcome sightseers. The land is owned by Living Waters, a Christian Retreat … Continued

asheville, blue ridge, easy, family, fun, Greenville, hiking, kids, parkway, trip

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Just finished a weekend camping trip in southern Colorado. We got to drive the famous #MillionDollarHighway and grab a beer and some BBQ in Silverton. 
The #OurayPerimeterTrail was the most rewarding short hike I have ever done. You climb up into the mountains (often on the edge of a cliff) and walk completely around the entire valley town of Ouray. It was absolutely spectacular. The foliage was in peak colors and the temperature was perfect. 
It's easy to see why Ouray is called the "Switzerland of the Americas." We got very lucky with this trip. 
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