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Jean-Claude Linossi
I am retired and I have always liked the great outdoors. I have been hiking most of my adult life. I like to take pictures of beautiful landscapes and plants.
Explore Historic Beaufort
Beaufort, North CarolinaSpend a day exploring the old center of town and photographing the old, historic homes and churches. Explored the old cemeteries dating back to the American Revolution. This town has very good views of the inlet where you can watch the boats go by.
Explore Foster Canyon.
16085-16107 North Valley Drive, New Mexico
2 mi
/ 300 ft gain
Foster canyon is along hwy NM 185 near Buckle Bar Canyon and Faulkner canyon. It is a fairly easy walk in a sandy arroyo. There some interesting rock formations there. Also by climbing some of the hills off the arroyo you will have some good views of the surrounding mountains.
Hike the Lovers' Leap Trail
Deming, New Mexico
1.1 mi
/ 790 ft gain
This a short but steep trail to a saddle in the mountains with wonderful views of the surrounding mountains and valleys below. The rock formations are quite impressive. If you like solitude and quiet this is the place to go. Lots of cacti and juniper trees. If you are lucky you will be able to see some bighorn sheep.
Hike the Ranger Peak and Directissimo Trails
1700 McKinley Avenue, Texas
5.0
2.6 mi
/ 1230 ft gain
Take the Aerial Tramway up to the top. The ride up is short but scenic. Once on the platform, hike the Ranger Peak Trail which affords you good views of the El Paso area and the Franklin Mountains. Return to the parking lot below via the Directissimo trail, which is a rather steep and difficult trail. I figured it would be an easier down than up. Very good views along the way.
Visit Keukenhof Botanical Gardens
Lisse, Netherlands
4.0
Keukenhof is best visited in the spring when all the tulips, daffodils and other bulbs are in full bloom. There are numerous paths meandering through the flower beds. It is a great place to take photographs. There is a nice restaurant in the park if you need to grab a bite.
Keukenhof is easily accessed by bus, car or train.
Explore the Geronimo Trail National Scenic Byway
6 1st Street, New Mexico
65 mi
This scenic highway goes through some nice country side and several old historic towns, some almost ghost towns. Lots of history and interesting places to stop. There are also festivals being held at different times of the year. Caballo Lake is also along the scenic byway .
Photograph the Pont Valentre in Cahors
Cahors, FranceVisited the historic bridge during my stop in Cahors. Take in stunning views and make sure you get a photograph to remember this place.
Hike the Sunset Trail, Cedar Breaks National Monument
Brian Head, Utah
2 mi
/ 100 ft gain
Started the hike at the visitor center. The walk is fairly level and there is not much altitude gain. There are very good views of the park and in the summer there is a profusion of wildflowers. At the beginning of the trail the different wildflowers are labeled.
Photograph Place Stanislas
Nancy, FranceVisit this square year round and take photographs of the many historic buildings, statues, fountains, and wrought iron. There are plenty of great restaurants around the square to enjoy a local Lorraine lunch. If you have the time, take a walk around and explore as there are several beautiful, historic sites nearby.
Drive the Route des Vins d'Alsace. Alsace Wine Road
Marlenheim, France
110 mi
/ 500 ft gain
The Alsacian Wine road is a 110 mile long scenic road at the foothills of the Vosges Mountains. The road begins at Marlenheim in Northern Alsace and ends south of the city of Thann in the south.
The road goes through 73 scenic and historic villages. There are over 300 wine cellars offering tours and wine tasting. In the summer many of the houses in the villages are adorned with colorful gerani...
Osha Loop Trail
Cloudcroft, New Mexico
5.0
2.51 mi
/ 331 ft gain
Pleasant hike located in the higher elevations of the Sacramento Mountains. Fairly easy hike through forests and meadows. Very good views of the mountains, Whitesands National Monument, and Cloudcroft. Abundant wildflowers in the summer. Good opportunity to connect to other trails in the area. Much cooler temperatures than in the valleys in the summer. The trail is also good to see some fall co...
Visit the Angers Castle
Angers, FranceGreat visit to the castle, museum and gardens. The castle is very impressive. Also took the time to visit the city of Angers.
Visit the Three Rivers Petroglyph Site
Tularosa, New Mexico
0.5 mi
The site is North of Tularosa, NM and is easily accessible. There is good parking and the trail is not very difficult to walk. There are many petroglyphs to be admired. There are good views of the Tularosa basin and the Sacramento mountains. It is best not to go in the summer as it is very hot and there is no shade.
Explore Lake James State Park
Nebo, North CarolinaThe park has about 15 miles of trails with different levels of difficulties . Hiked the Lake Channel Trail along the lake with good views of the lake and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Hiked the Mill's creek trail which is nicely shaded and offers good views of the lake and the Linville Gorge area. Hiked the Sandy Cliffs overlook trail which has very good views of the lake. I was there during a to...
Dune Life Nature Trail
White Sands NM, New Mexico
1.8 mi
Started the hike at the Dune Life Nature trail parking area. Two rangers took us all on the trail . We walked up and down the dunes and some flat areas. We started out at sunset and the views of the sunset were beautiful. 30 minutes later we walked in the dark with light of the moon. The sand was beautiful in the dim light of the moon. Saw many night crawling creatures. This hike only takes pla...
Drive the Red Rock Canyon Scenic Loop
Las Vegas, Nevada
4.5
12 mi
Begin your drive from the visitor center. Drive along the scenic highway and stop at one of the multiple parking areas to get out of the car, stretch your legs, and hike some the trails starting from the parking area. There is a variety of easy to moderate difficulty trails stemming from the parking areas. There are wonderful views along this highway. This loop is best traveled slowly to take i...
Devil's Hall Trail
Culberson County, Texas
5.0
3.85 mi
/ 692 ft gain
Start your hike from the campground area. There are several trailheads there. Hike for about a mile through some forested and cacti covered area with great views of the river valley and the Permian reef.
After the first mile the trail descents into a wash and you can follow the wash doing some boulder hoping until I reached the end of the trail with the rock staircase and slot canyon. The roc...
Pinery Trail
31.893785,-104.822339
3.0
1.0 mi
Park at the visitor center and start to walk the trail located at the north end of the visitor center. The trail is easy to walk and has very good views of the Park. There are a great variety of wildflowers along the trail during the summer. At the end of the trail you can explore the ruins of the Pinery Butterfield Stage stop. This trail is an easy trail suitable for a family outing.
Hike the Rabbit Ear Plateau.
15595 Baylor Peak Road, New Mexico
5.0
6 mi
/ 3000 ft gain
Park at the small parking area of Baylor Peak rd. Start climbig up the mountain on a old jeep road. The trail becomes steeper the further up you go. Very good views of the Organ Mountains and the Mesilla Valley. Lots of wildflowers along the way in the summer and also cacti in bloom. Did not make it all the way to the end of the trail, too hard for me.
Explore Faulkner Canyon
18 Faulkner Canyon Road, New Mexico
3 mi
/ 500 ft gain
The drive in the canyon is very sandy so a good vehicle is required. In the canyon is the black hill where Billy the Kid and 3 of his friends were hiding out. Was not able to find their names inscribed on one of the rocks.
There are also remnants of an old ranch. Nice walk along a sandy arroyo with some colorful rocks.
Drive the Uwharrie Scenic Road
Asheboro, North CarolinaThis peaceful drive begins at the intersection of US 64 & NC 49 in Asheboro, North Carolina. Follow NC 49 along the the Carolina slate belt southwest toward Concord. Along this 50 mile drive, you'll take in amazing views of the Uwharrie National Forest, so have your camera ready!
Hike the Rim Trail at Walnut Canyon National Monument
Flagstaff, Arizona
4.0
0.7 mi
Hike the trail starting from the visitor center and take your time walking along the rim. Be sure to admire the canyon below and the ancient dwellings in the canyon walls. During the right season, there are also beautiful wildflowers along the way. This trail is partially paved and easy to walk.
Drive the Scenic Lighthouse Route in Nova Scotia
Halifax, Nova Scotia
5.0
Drive from Halifax to Lunenburg on the scenic Highway and you'll see several beautiful and historic lighthouses, the pricturesque town of Mahone Bay with its 3 churches, and Lunenbourg a Unesco World Heritage site with many older houses and churches. The views driving along the bay are spectacular!
Walk the Healing Waters Trail
Truth or Consequences, New MexicoWalk around the downtown area of Truth or Consequences, NM and enjoy seeing the old saps and historic buildings. Take in local history and enjoy some great local food.See the full map for trail options here.
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