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At the end of the Old Mission peninsula sits Mission Point Lighthouse . The lighthouse is surrounded by 5 acres of wooded township and many acres of state land! Upon arriving you can explore the shores just below the lighthouse - there can intriguing iceberg islands forming at the edge of the water ...

There are several places to access the trail system and several good places to park on both the Jeremy Ranch side and the Glenwild side. One of my favorite options is to park at the end of Jeremy Road and then take the 24-7 trail into the action. This is also a good way to access the Flying Dog trai...

Houghton Falls State Nature Preserve is a small but mighty park located just north of Washburn, WI. Starting at the trailhead on Houghton Falls Rd, the trail takes you through a heavily forested area filled with hemlock, yew, and birch. About 1/3 mile in, the trail comes across the Echo Dells, a ser...

The Area: The maze of large round boulders in Penitente Canyon was once a refuge for a radical Christian sect. Now it is home to some radical mountain biking trails! Think Moab features, Fruita flow, and no crowds. Read below to find out the best trails to ride in this area, and combine riding with ...

This hike is best done during the spring, fall, or winter when moderate temperatures make the hike more comfortable. Be warned that this hike has a large elevation change despite being about 4.5 miles. Starting at the Arroyo Road Staging Area, take the East Shore Trail east, heading towards a steep ...

Manzanita Lake campground is located about 1/2 mile past the Northwest entrance of Lassen Volcanic National Park. The trailhead is located just before the campground sites about 0.1 mile off of the main road and marked with a sign (including a map) and a few parking spaces. The trail starts out fair...

The Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve Trail is great for birding and wildlife viewing. If you want a longer hike, you can extend the mileage by heading down the riverbed trail. The trail is open year-round. Dogs are not allowed in Bolsa Chica. Bolsa Chica State Beach is easily accessible from Orange Co...

White Clay Creek State Park is a large expanse of beautiful woods and streams with over 37 miles of trails. The PennDel Trail follows White Clay Creek and winds through the hardwood forests. The PennDel Trail actually begins at the Pennsylvania state line, but the easiest way to access the trail is ...

Ediz Hook or as locals call it, "the Spit" is a 3 mile long sand spit that extends out from Port Angeles along the Juan De Fuca. The views of the surrounding mountains and Vancouver Island, the marine life, beaches, and picnic areas make this a prime spot for a memorable run. We parked at the lot fo...

There are quite a few ways up Guye Peak ranging from a simple walk up to multiple pitches of technical rock climbing. Both of the routes described here start from the PCT parking lot north of exit 52 of I-90 at Snoqualmie Pass. Some of the scrambling described would be treacherous in wet or snowy co...

Ocean views the whole time, plenty of wildlife and different species of native plants make this short hike beautiful. With the hike being short enough to complete in the afternoon after a day at the beach you can see a beautiful view of the coastline north and south. There is plenty of parking insid...

The vast diversity of terrain of Santa Rosa Island in the Channel Islands National Park is matched in uniqueness only by its own flora and fauna, in particular the endangered and endemic Torrey Pine. The best way to view and experience these strange, broad trees is via the Torrey Pines Trail, which ...

Devil's Bridge via Chuck Wagon Trail is an out-and-back trail near Sedona, Arizona. This trail will take you to the largest natural sandstone arch in the Sedona area. Note: this trail permits dogs on-leash, but the steepness and footing can make it challenging and therefore not recommended for all d...

Topsail Trails is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Santa Rosa Beach, Florida.

Sam's Point Overlook to Ice Cave Trail is an out-and-back trail with scenic views near Lake Maratanza located near Ellenville, New York. This trail is dog friendly on-leash.

Gatlinburg Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Gatlinburg, Tennessee.