
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 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.
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.
Hike the Osha Loop Trail
Cloudcroft, New Mexico
5.0
2.5 mi
/ 400 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 ...
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.
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.
Hydra Trail in City of Rocks State Park
Faywood, New Mexico
3.66 mi
/ 240 ft gain
Start the hike from the visitor center. Hike toward the botanical garden and continue on the trail around the rock formations. You can wind your way through the taller rocks and enjoy the view! Connect to the other trails in the park for some additional hiking. There is little shade so bring plenty of water. Be sure to pick up a map at the visitor center or download it here.
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 .
Hike to Cox Peak and Mount Riley
County Road A005, New Mexico
5 mi
/ 1500 ft gain
Drove from El Paso to cox Peak this morning. About 45 miles from El Paso. The roads to the mountains are in good condition. Did not hike up the mountain but hiked around the base and enjoyed the views and the cacti. There is not a trail to the top of the mountains and scrambling up the mountain sides is required.
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.
Hike the White Domes Trail
Clark County, Nevada
1.1 mi
/ 173 ft gain
Start the hike from the parking area. First, the trail is fairly level and sandy. Further down the trail, there is a fairly sharp descent in the canyon below. There is a place and a marker from a film set. The trail also passes through a narrow slot. There are very good views of the surroundings and of the different colors in the rocks.
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.
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!
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...
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.
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.
Hike the Mayberry Trail
El Paso, Texas
1.8 mi
/ 127 ft gain
This is a great trail to be able to hike year-round. Great place to see wildlife and wildflowers in the spring and summer. Also a great place to see many species of cacti. This trail connects to the numerous trails in Lost Dog system and has great views of the Franklin Mountains.
Lazy Cow Trail
El Paso, Texas
7.15 mi
/ 420 ft gain
It is a fairly open trail with no shade. This trail is best hiked during the cooler part of the year. The trail is sandy with rocky spots along the way. Bikers also use this trail so be careful . The trail is ~7 miles round trip. The trail connects to other trail within the system. I have hiked this trail several times with my dogs.
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...
Hike the Picacho Mountain
Las Cruces, New Mexico
3 mi
/ 1200 ft gain
This is a somewhat strenuous hike up Picacho Mountain. The trail is 3 miles round trip and has an elevation gain of 1200 ft. Great views from the top and also many cacti species can be seen along the trail.
Explore the Dona Ana Mountains
2572-2598 Desert Wind Way, New Mexico
5.0
2 mi
/ 1000 ft gain
The Dona Ana Mountains offer a variety of outdoor fun. Hiking, rock climbing, wildflowers and petroglyphs.
There are several different ranges to explore with arches, steep cliffs and also easy trails.
The elevation gain changes depending which trails you decide to take.
You can also access the mountains from different roads on east side or west side.
I have been to these ountains on differ...
Visit the Cathedral of Our Lady of Chartres
Chartres, FranceTake the time to explore the interior as well as the exterior of this great cathedral. Get your share of pictures of this historic location and be sure to take the time to explore the old city of Chartres.
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.
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.
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