Hike | Explore | Enjoy
Hike | Explore | Enjoy
A pretty overlook and rocks to climb on? Sign me up! We really enjoyed the hike to Chimney Rocks in Michaux State Forest. The trail itself isn’t super interesting (pretty much your typical Pennsylvania trail), but the views at the…
The Hudson River Valley has some amazing hiking trails! And a few of our favorites are a short drive from West Point. If you are attending West Point, a family member of a cadet, or are just exploring the region,…
If you love steep, rocky inclines and amazing views, then you will love the Storm King Mountain Loop! We hiked the loop on a very busy Saturday afternoon in October. The price we paid for the crowds was gorgeous fall…
West Virginia is an incredible state to hike in! First, all of their parks, including the state parks and New River Gorge National Park, offer FREE admission. But the state also offers a wide range of hikes, from treks through…
This is a fun trail! We had plans to visit the Lower Hudson Valley for a day, and in researching trails, I saw a photo of hikers using ropes to climb up rock slabs, and I immediately knew this was…
If you’re looking for a great spot to watch the sunset (or just take in amazing views) near Blacksburg, this is the trail for you! The Bald Knob Trail in southwestern Virginia is a short (less than 1 mile out-and-back)…
This trail is not for the weary! The Dragon’s Tooth Trail is a fun but very challenging section of the Appalachian Trail near the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia. The 5.5-mile, out-and-back trail features rocky ascents and four-point scrambles that…
The Catskills is known for its incredible hikes full of views and waterfalls! Although many hikes are long and challenging due to the steep grades and inclines (hello, Hunter Mountain!), there are still plenty of family-friendly options in the area.…
Looking for the perfect place to enjoy sunrise or sunset at Blackwater Falls State Park? Look no further than Lindy Point Overlook! This short (0.7-mile, out-and-back) easy trail leads to a wooden viewing platform overlooking the Blackwater Canyon and offers…
Get some of the best views at Spruce Knob, the highest point in West Virginia. The Spruce Knob Whispering Spruce Trail is short (just over a half-mile) and flat. It takes you to multiple overlooks and also the Spruce Knob…