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Mount Whitney
The summit of Mount Whitney at 14,505 feet (4421 meters) of elevation is the highest mountain in California and the 48 contiguous United States. It rises steeply from the town of Lone Pine in the Owens River Valley and is said to have a prominence of 10,075 feet or nearly two miles! Hikers and backpackers […]
Mount Pilchuck
Mount Pilchuck is a peak located in the North Cascades. With an elevation of approximately 5,300 feet, it offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. The mountain holds historical significance, as it was once an important landmark for indigenous tribes like the Snohomish and […]
75 Deepest Lakes in the US
The United States have their fair share of deep lakes both natural and man-made. Using a cut-off of 300 feet (91.5 meters) there are at least 75 lakes and reservoirs that meet or exceed that depth. Three of the US lakes are among the top 25 deepest in the world. There is quite a variety […]
Titanic Shipwreck Location
The Titanic Shipwreck is located just offshore from Washington County in Maine. The closest US point to the Titanic is West Quoddy Head which is about 880 miles (1416 km) as the crow flies to the ship’s location (ok that is more than “just” offshore). The ship lies on the North Atlantic Ocean floor at […]
The Wave Photography Spot
Photo by Rick McCharles This is the location of the photos you’ve seen of “The Wave” with red sandstone waves and perfect lines following the eroded contours. It’s a dramatic spot and is surrounded by other photographic geologic rock formations like the Mini Wave, the Second Wave, Sand Cove, Melody Arch, Boneyard, The Alcove, North […]
Meteor Crater (Barringer)
The Barringer Meteor Crater was created about 50,000 years ago in a northern Arizona desert by a meteorite that struck the Earth. It’s the best preserved impact crater in the United States due to the lack of vegetation and precipitation in this arid region. This property located between Flagstaff and Winslow is privately owned, but […]
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway takes visitors from the warmth of Palm Springs up to cooler elevations at 8500 feet on a ridge of San Jacinto Peak. It’s an attraction that should not be missed on a trip to the Coachella Valley. Bring extra layers and plan to hike around at the top of the […]
Guler Ice Cave Picnic Area
Lava tubes from nearby Mount Adams volcano created this cave that is reported to be 650 feet long. It gets the name Ice Cave because it’s often filled with ice stalagmites and stalactites from water that percolates down through the cave ceiling. It’s very dark and obviously cold in the cave so bring a good […]
Citadel Ruin Peninsula
This incredible narrow rock peninsula in Road Canyon on Cedar Mesa is the location of now discovered Citadel Ruin. This ruin is the “Peninsula House” in David Robert’s book about the Anasazi called In Search of the Old Ones. The route to the the peninsula is a bit tricky and changes over time. There’s a […]
Corkscrew Pass
Corkscrew Pass is at the top of Corkscrew Gulch which begins on Highway 550 between Silverton and Ouray. A 4WD road climbs up eastward from the highway to a shoulder of Red Mountain No. 1 then descends to the Cement Creek Valley before continuing on to the mining ghost town of Animas Forks. Corkscrew Pass […]
Lighthouses of Oregon, Maps and Photos
Driving the Oregon Coast in the summer is a popular thing to do. So much so that the hotels and motels in the small towns along the route will be completely booked well ahead of time. It’s a beautiful drive with so many places to discover, so plan ahead if you want to make this […]
Black Bear Pass
Black Bear Pass begins by driving east in the town of Telluride, then climbs high over a pass next to Trico Peak before descending to Highway 550 a.k.a. the Million Dollar Highway. This eastern starting/ending point is about mid-way between Ouray and Silverton, Colorado.