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Just me and the wilderness There's a lot to be said about a solitary hike; you pick the speed, when you stop, how often you stop, and there's no deadline. Problem is, I do a great deal of hiking in the Southwest, and one is a real lonely number should something go wrong out there. I've had...

Favorite Hike For me, the day hike to Double O Arch in Arches National Park, including the Primative Trail return journey is one of my all time favorites. First, it's in Utah, second it's on sandstone and thirdly, it's packed with fantastic views and nearly a dozen arches. There is a tree near...

Happy Trails I've been day-hiking for about 25 years now, and I would have to say that my favorite hike finding tools are the Falcon Guidebooks, available at your local bookstore or online. Select the guide for your detination and you'll find plenty to keep you hiking no matter how long your...

Wild cave tours I would suggest the Wild Cave Tours in either Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky or in Wind Cave National Park in South Dakota. They are led by park rangers who know their stuff, and the tours, though a little wet and muddy, are fairly safe. The biggest thing is, if you...