Early February can give us days that call for hiking in the PNW. With low winds and relatively flat seas, it was a good day to take the ferry across the Salish Sea and visit the Quimper Penisula. My friend Linda had never hiked on the ODT (Olympic Discovery Trail); a great start is mile… Continue reading Olympic Discovery Trail: Port Townsend To Paper Mill
Tag: Dayhiking
South Whidbey State Park: Hobbit Trail
We last visited The Hobbit Trail at South Whidbey State Park in December 2020. Blessed with a warm afternoon we decided to go hiking after school. South Whidbey State Park is located on the south end of Whidby Island, just a couple of miles north of Freeland. The entrance to the park is on Smugglers… Continue reading South Whidbey State Park: Hobbit Trail
First Day Hike 2024: Long Key State Park
January First is First Day Hike every year. It's a chance to get outside, get some needed light and to start the year right off! And a great way to spend time with your family. Last year, in 2023, we visited the Pacific Rim Institute for Environmental Stewardship land. In 2022 we were snowed in.… Continue reading First Day Hike 2024: Long Key State Park
Florida Keys: Old 7 Mile Bridge Trail 👣
The Old 7 Mile Bridge Trail was reopened in 2022 between Marathon/Hog Keys and Pigeon Key in the Florida Keys. The main trailhead parking lot is right off Hwy 1, right before you enter the 7 Mile Bridge. If you are not paying attention, it'll be a long time before you can turn around (not… Continue reading Florida Keys: Old 7 Mile Bridge Trail 👣
Everglades National Park: Eco Pond Trail 👣
After we visited the Flamingo Visitor Center in the Everglades, and hiked the Guy Bradley Trail, we visited Eco Pond Trail and hiked as much as we could before the mosquitoes drained us. I saw the trail on the area map I had picked up for free at the visitor center. It is .5 mile… Continue reading Everglades National Park: Eco Pond Trail 👣