
John MauriziExplorer
Relax at Playa Barrigona
160, Costa RicaThis was the very first beach I found off the radar about 15 years ago. Every year I travel to Costa Rica, I make a point to return to Barrigona. While there are a few people, mostly locals, that go to this beach, many times I have been the only person here. On several occasions I've found turtle track out of the water during the nesting season.The beach is crescent shaped with volcanic rock...
Hike to Sky Top via the Undercliff Road
3197 U.S. 44, New York
7.3 mi
/ 900 ft gain
Starting from the East Trapps parking area ascend the East Trapps connector trail marked with yellow blazes. You can also park at the Mohonk Preserve visitor center where you can purchase your access pass ($15 per person) and pick up a free map of the presere trails and carriage roads. The connector ends on Undercliff Road which is a dirt carriage road that extends the length of the "Trapps" ...
Mescal Mountain Loop
Sedona, Arizona
4.59 mi
/ 453 ft gain
The Mescal Mountain Loop Hike circles Mescal Mesa uses three different trails. Park at the Mescal Trail parking area on Long Canyon Road. The Mescal Trail is 2.4 miles long and winds up to the base of the mesa where it travels along beautiful open slick rock. It is an easy hike but the trail is also open to mountain bikers. For them, the trail is rated difficult to moderate. There are a few di...
Hike the Buckskin Mountain Passage from Stateline Campground on the Arizona Trail
Marble Canyon, Utah
8 mi
/ 1400 ft gain
Depending how you approach this 800 mile trail, I did the first 4 miles or last 4 miles as an out and back from Stateline Campground on the Utah/Arizona state line and the border of Vermilion Cliffs National Monument. This section of the trail does not pass through Vermilion Cliffs N.M. but offers amazing views of the mountains in the park. The trail is difficult and seldom hiked. It is...
Explore the Eureka Mine and the Cashier Mill
Inyo County, CaliforniaThe Eureka Mine was a gold mine founded by Shorty Harris and Pete Aguereberry. Pete won a legal battle and took control of the mine in 1909. It is said that the mine kept Pete making money for 40 years and earned $175,000 from the mine. That was at $20 per ounce. At current gold prices, the amount of gold pulled from Eureka would be $11,550,000! Makes you think of becoming a gold miner. But it ...
Hike the Cochise Stronghold Trail
Cochise, Arizona
4.0
12 mi
/ 1200 ft gain
Take Rt. 10 east toward Benson and onto Cochise. Follow the sign to Pearce then to Sunsite. Take Ironwood Rd., Forest Rd. 84, for about 12 miles to the Stronghold Campground.
Cochise Stronghold is about 1 hour from Tucson and well worth the drive. This is an out and back hike which makes for a long day hike. Guide books have it at 4.5 miles one way but it is longer. From where I parked my car, ...
Hike to Laguna Torre
297-299 Comandante Arrua, Argentina
5.0
13 mi
/ 1500 ft gain
This is one of the more popular hikes in El Chalten. There are two trailheads with the main one being on the west side of town at the end of Avenida Charito. There is plenty of parking along the road. The trail ascends quickly from the road and once cresting the hill there are great views of the countryside ahead.
After less than one mile you arrive at Mirador Margarita, a small distant wat...
Explore Skidoo Road
Inyo County, CaliforniaSkidoo Road is the first dirt road on the left you encounter when driving Emigrant Canyon Road. The road is suitable for any car until you reach an old mine on the right atop a hill. Directly to the left is a prospector's wood cabin. Both are in very good condition and worthy of a stop to check out.
Beyond this point the road makes a sharp left. After this point, a high clearance vehicle is...
Hike the North Point Loop
Cornwall, New York
6.5 mi
/ 1400 ft gain
There is three different trailheads to access the North Point Loop. I chose the trailhead that would give me the longest hike. That would be the Butter Hill parking area on Route 9W north. From the parking lot, start on the connector trail designated with white markers. Follow this for about .5 miles until the trail ends on the Howell Trail.
Turn right on the Howell Trail designated with bl...
Explore Bakong Temple
Prasat Bakong, Cambodia
4.0
Bakong Temple, also known as Prasat Bakong, is part of the Roluos Group located southeast of Siem Reap. It is the largest complex of the Roluos Group. Bakong constructed in the 9th century as can be seen by the construction material and the outer tower styles similar to Preah Ko and Lolei, also of the Roluos Group. However, the single central tower and the inner buildings is in the design and ...
Hike the Kelsey Spring/Hog Hill/Dorsey Spring Loop
Williams, Arizona
13.4 mi
/ 2200 ft gain
This hike starts at the Kelsey Spring Trailhead. Park at the end of Forest Service Road 538G. There is parking for about 6-7 cars. Just past the signage for the trail, which is also called Kelsey Winter Trail, there is a trail registration box. Be sure to sign in.
The trail descends steeply for the first half mile then eases up when you reach Kelsey Spring. The trail makes a sharp left and roll...
Hike the Buster Island Loop
Lake Wales, Florida
6.7 mi
The Buster Island Loop hike is the longest hike in the park at 6.7 miles. It is completely flat and easy hike that goes through a varied landscape. The trail starts from the north side of the parking lot (only one parking area). Follow the blue connector trail a short way to a road. Here you will see a sign for the Buster Island trail to the left. Follow the road over a canal where the road the...
Explore Phnom Bakheng Temple
Krong Siem Reap, CambodiaPhnom Bakheng Temple is refer to as a "temple mountain." The complex was constructed atop one of the highest points in Angkor in the 9th century, almost two centuries before Angkor Wat. It was built to resemble Mount Meru, a mythical mountain where Hindu gods live. This temple has a very long approach. It is all up hill and shaded for the most part. Because of this long up hill walk, Phnom Bakh...
Hike to Yungdrungling Monastery
Rikaze Shi, China
3 mi
Yungdrungling is one of the few remaining Bon Monastery's remaining in Tibet. Often referred to as the original religion of Tibet, it came about during the 11th century. The Bon teachings and terminology are very similar to that of Buddhism. From an explorers point of view, they are relatively the same in appearance. One item to note in paying respect to the religion, enter temples proceedin...
Thru Hike the Four Birds Trail
Jefferson, New Jersey
19 mi
/ 1200 ft gain
The Four Birds Trail is about 19 miles long and is a great thru hike or can be done in sections as out and back hikes or part of loop hikes with other trails. Starting from the north, the trail ascends gradually over easy terrain until you reach a cliff ridge. There are several good view points to the east. The trail (marked with white blazes) parallels a forest road. It is best to stay on ...
Hike the Terrace Pond North - South Loop
West Milford, New Jersey
10.7 mi
/ 1200 ft gain
From Warwick Road, parking at the northernmost road side parking area, cross the road, and the Terrace Pond North trail (marked with blue blazes) begins as a steady climb until you gain a ridge that offers some great views for several miles. Eventually, you'll reach a power line where you turn right. Keep an eye out when to re-enter the forest on the left. Once back in the forest, follow the tr...
Relax at Playa Corozalito
Playa Corozalito, Costa Rica, Costa RicaI have been to many beaches in Costa Rica. I have never experienced a beach as beautiful (yet) as this one. The approach to the water is a gradual, barely noticeable ease into the ocean. From my first time here and all the subsequent visits, the beach and ocean floor were completely void of rocks and coral. The sand in the water is silky smooth. This is a perfect beach for a beginner surfer if ...
Hike the Lava Flow Trail
St. George, Utah
5.0
1.5 mi
/ 400 ft gain
From the parking area, the trail travel west directly into the lava field. This is evident by the sharp black rocks the trail travels through. Watch for the first lava tube on the left. All lava tubes have a steep short descent down in to explore a bit but the tubes are not deep and could be dangerous because of the sharp rocks.
After a steep petrified dune view point on the left, the trail ...
Hike the Preah Khan Trail
Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia
1 mi
Of course the main attraction at Preah Khan is the temples and sanctuary's. There is amazing detail and numerous rooms to explore. They are beautiful and so much to see. But looking at the complex from the "outside" so to speak, gives a different perspective and great experience of this amazing temple.There is a well worn dirt path that encircles the complex from the outside of the surrounding...
Explore Pre Rup
Krong Siem Reap, CambodiaThis temple is of the "Mountain" style, meaning, it is built upward and is relatively a square layout. It has an outer wall and three tiers. The top tier has 5 towers, one tower at each corner and then one tower in the center.There are several other smaller towers around the complex as well.Pre Rup is very popular to watch the sunset. Many people go to the top to see the sun set on the horizon....
Explore Pelkor Chode Monastery
Rikaze Shi, China
5.0
Pelkor Chode is the largest and main monastery in Gyantse. The entrance is unique as it is a walkway lined with prayer wheels on either side and leads directly to an extremely large prayer wheel that is housed inside a dedicated building and monitored by an attendant. To the left of this large prayer wheel is the main attraction, the Kumbum. This is a large three dimensional mandala which surro...
Explore Phimeanakas Temple
Krong Siem Reap, CambodiaPhimeanakas is found within the walls of the Royal Palace. Directly north through the palace walls from Baphuon Temple. Phimeanakas is a three tiered temple constructed in the 10th century. The original structure had a tower on top. Legend states that a serpent spirit with 9 heads lived in the tower and would appear disguised as a women. The Khmer King would have to sleep with the woman every n...
Hike the Hank's Pond Loop
89 Van Orden Road, New Jersey
7 mi
/ 500 ft gain
Hank's Pond loop can be accessed from the south at the corner of Clinton road and Van Orden road or from the north, parking at the lot on Stephens road. I hiked from the south on this trip. Follow the wide trail known as Hank's East trail marked with white blazes. Soon you will reach a trail connected marked with blue blazes. Along this connector are several short access trails to Hank's Po...
Hike the Old Growth Forest Trail, Olympic NP
Port Angeles, Washington
0.5 mi
About one mile past the Salmon Cascade Exhibit on Sol Duc - Hot Springs Road is a pull out for a .5 loop walk through an old growth forest. There is some signage before you get to the pull off which is on the right hand side when driving in from Route 101. This is a very easy trail to follow and the scenery is great. There are no expansive views but the shades of green from so many different ty...
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