Jason Graham

Ride the Wave or Watch the Show in the Heart of the English GardenNestled within the lush, sprawling expanse of Munich’s famed English Garden lies a phenomenon that surprises many first-time visitors: a year-round surfing destination. The Eisbach is a small manmade river that flows through the park, and at its southernmost edge, it delivers an unexpected spectacle—a standing wave that has becom...

A short, relatively easy, hike up a forested butte near Rattlesnake Lake. 1.75 miles up with 900 feet of elevation gain, reaching a summit with views toward the north, from Mount Si to Mailbox Peak, and several other peaks in between. Despite such a nice payoff with an easy to get to trailhead, this trail tends to remain a bit of secret with small crowds, even on the nicest of weekends. From...

While the full Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) road trail can be quite a challenging adventure, the upper section of the trail is perfect for a modest hike or trail run through some beautiful classic PNW forest terrain. Just adjacent to the Middle Fork Road the 3.4-mile trail runs between a small parking area just off the road and the Middle Fork Campground and larger Middle Fork Trail parki...

Begin your hike from the large trailhead parking area, on a half-mile access trail which switchbacks up from the lot and through the forest. At the junction, turn left on the old logging road. Climb gently through young forest for 1.5 miles passing a side trail to the popular Teneriffe Falls. Just past the intersection with the Roaring Creek Trail you begin switchbacking at a steeper incline fo...

Nestled in the heart of the Dolomites, the Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm) is a tapestry of rolling meadows, dramatic limestone peaks, and pure alpine air. Of its many treasures, the Forcella Denti di Terrarossa—a jagged mountain pass flanked by the iconic “Red Teeth” (Denti di Terrarossa)—stands out as an exceptional hiking destination, rewarding adventurers with breathtaking panoramas and a sense ...

Solitude and Scenic Ascent in Nevada’s High Desert If you’re seeking true solitude the Lexington Arch trail just outside Great Basin NP is the way to go. The location about an hour south of the main entrance to Great Basin, plus being a few miles down dirt roads off the highway keep most visitors to the park away. (But, make sure to follow the signs from the highway, DO NOT follow Google Maps,...

There are adventures that draw you skyward—climbing peaks, chasing clouds, watching the world shrink beneath wide horizons. And then there are adventures that beckon you down, into the earth itself. A guided tour of the Lehman Caves at Great Basin National Park is a journey into an underground world sculpted by water, minerals, and the slow hand of time. The entrance to Lehman Caves is nestled...