Independence Pass is a roadside attraction on Colorado State Highway 82. Independence Pass, originally known as Hunter Pass, is a high mountain pass in the Rocky Mountains of central Colorado in the United States. It is at elevation 12,095 ft … Continued
The Green Mountain & Hayden Trail Loop is a 3.2-mile loop trail in Lakewood, Colorado. The area is a hilly natural space nestled among urban sprawl that features a gravel parking lot and a series of popular trails. The loop … Continued
I want to talk about my backpacking first-aid kit. When talking about a homemade first-aid kit, two clichés come to mind: We pack our fears with us. The best tool we carry is our mind. Both of these clichés ring … Continued
Opossum Creek Falls is a 50-foot waterfall in upstate South Carolina. The waterfall is upstream from the convergence with the Chattooga River, meaning that this is near the state border with Georgia. The trailhead is just off a gravel forestry … Continued
The Clear Creek Trail is part of a 24-mile trail system that crisscrosses Golden, Colorado. The most attractive part of the trail parallels both banks of Clear Creek that runs through downtown Golden. Although the trail is in the foothills … Continued
Caesars Head Spring is a natural source for mineral water in upstate South Carolina. Like Moody Spring, it’s a roadside resource for anyone who wants to wet their lips. The spring is on Highway 276 below Caesars Head State Park. … Continued
Riley Moore Falls is a great place to waste a summer day. The area features a natural, sandy beach and plenty of room to spread out and play in the Chauga River. The cascade is only 12 feet high, but … Continued
Chau-Ram Falls is nestled in Chau-Ram County Park in upstate South Carolina. The park has a $2 entry fee per vehicle and features public camping, hiking, swimming, fishing, and kayaking. There are restrooms, showers, a vending machine, and even a … Continued
Yellow Branch Falls is a 50-foot cascade near Walhalla, SC. It’s practically across the street from Issaqueena Falls and Stumphouse Tunnel, so you could make a day of visiting attractions in the area. There is a parking lot with a … Continued
