This is a short hike with a huge wow factor. The Grottos Trail off of Independence Pass near Aspen, Colorado, has geological wonders including unusual boulders, an ice cave and cascading waterfall. Grottos Trail is very popular. To be the crowds, do what my friend Lisa and I did. Get to the trailhead before 7 … Continue reading
The thunderous roar of falls, feeling the mist kiss your face, and the beauty of the rushing water cascading over rocks make hiking to a waterfall a rite of passage in summer in Colorado. They’re refreshing, mesmerizing and I’ll hike to one any chance I get. One of my favorite waterfall hikes for families is … Continue reading
This roadside “attraction” is a real gem, a real treasure actually. I was heading to Denver after a stop in Pagosa Springs and decided to make a stop at Treasure Falls. According to legend, there’s “a treasure of gold” buried in the mountain home to the falls. In the late 1700s about 300 Frenchmen secretly … Continue reading
This is a story that began about two million years ago when alpine glaciers covered the mountains peaks and valley floors of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains like an icy blanket. The ridge that is home to Zapata Falls is a huge pile of rocks deposited thousands of years ago by a glacier. Water flowing … Continue reading
In the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area near Cleveland, South Carolina, is a heavily forested trail leading to a spectacular view of a 400-foot waterfall. To get to the trail, drive north of Caesars Head State on US 276 for a mile. You’ll see a large, paved parking lot on the right. Take the second right … Continue reading
It’s a historic rest stop with waterfalls. You can see one of them from South Carolina’s Highway 11, also known as the Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway. It’s a small park, only about 60 acres, but it’s packed with nature and history. This hike is easy and great for families since it’s a one-mile loop to … Continue reading
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