947 Content I Wrote by jamiegarrard
first prev 1 next lastDuring my internship here, I was able to update and write the content for it. These arenas were my favorite locations that I wrote about and I am proud of.
Duck Lake
Grant Village, Yellowstone National Park
1.5 miles N of Grant Village, Yellowstone National ParkA short 0.8-mile hike through lodgepole pine in Yellowstone near West Thumb, revealing the fire history of 1988 and a quiet, calm lake with a sandy beach feel.
Hike Added on 20 Jul 2018 4.9 mi
Riddle Lake Hike
Grant Village, Yellowstone National Park
2.8 miles S of Grant Village, Yellowstone National ParkAn easy 5-mile round trip through pine forest and meadows to a sandy-beached lake in Yellowstone — bear scratch marks on tree trunks remind you this area is active grizzly habitat.
Hike Added on 20 Jul 2018 6.1 mi
Shoshone Lake (via DeLacy Creek)
Old Faithful, Yellowstone National Park
6.3 miles E of Old Faithful, Yellowstone National ParkA 6.1-mile forest and grassy hike from Old Faithful to the shore of Shoshone Lake — a perfect crowd-escape option with fishing permitted (permit required) and backcountry hot spring access.
Hike Added on 20 Jul 2018 0.3 mi
Mayfield Nature Preserve
Austin, Texas
3.6 miles NW of Austin, TexasA 21-22 acre nature preserve in Austin with walking trails, a historic cottage, colorful cottage gardens, large palms, resident peacocks, and water lily ponds — no pets, open weekdays only.
Hike Added on 20 Jul 2018 5.6 mi
Quarry Trail
Cool, California
2.0 miles N of Cool, CaliforniaA riverside hike along an old limestone railway line to a dramatic amphitheater quarry — wildflowers peak April through June, and the historic railway story (scrap metal for WWII) adds a fascinating layer.
Hike Added on 20 Jul 2018 1.5 mi
Twin Falls Trail
North Bend, Washington
5.5 miles SE of North Bend, WashingtonA peaceful 3-mile river hike near North Bend that arrives at a beautiful waterfall viewpoint bridge at the halfway point, open rain or shine with easy access for all ages.
Hike Added on 20 Jul 2018 0.3 mi
Burney Falls
Burney, California
9.2 miles N of Burney, CaliforniaA 129-foot year-round waterfall draped in green fern curtains in Shasta County — accessible from a parking lot with multiple trail angles, best visited early morning or just before sunset.
Hike Added on 20 Jul 2018 1.4 mi
Table Rock
Boise, Idaho
3.0 miles SE of Boise, IdahoDirectly above downtown Boise, Table Rock rewards hikers with panoramic city, valley, and foothills views — especially stunning at sunrise or sunset, when the iconic white cross lights up on the peak.
Hike Added on 20 Jul 2018 1.3 mi
Lady Bird Johnson Grove Trail
Orick, California
2.5 miles NE of Orick, CaliforniaA short, quiet 1.5-mile round-trip trail through towering redwoods at 1,200 feet, often in the clouds, dedicated to Lady Bird Johnson by President Nixon in 1969.
Hike Added on 20 Jul 2018 0.1-0.9 mi
Natural Bridges State Park / Monarch Butterfly Trail
Santa Cruz, California
2.0 miles SW of Santa Cruz, CaliforniaA coastal California trail where Monarch butterflies blanket eucalyptus trees from mid-October to mid-February, leading to a sandy beach with a dramatic rock arch and stunning sunsets.
Hike Added on 20 Jul 2018
