Tag: desert hikes
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Abraham’s Gate, Temple of Pan, Crusader Castle, & The Valley of Tears {Israel}
The Golden Calf & Abraham’s Gate- Tel Dan Nature Preserve Today started with a short hike in the Tel Dan Nature Preserve. The trail itself was lovely as it went through the trees and over rocks in the river. This river is one of three sources of the Jordan River and is the largest source…
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Lost Dutchman State Park {Arizona}
On our last day in Arizona, in between wedding festivities, we decided to make a drive down to see the Lost Dutchman State Park. This park is about a 40 minute drive from Phoenix and is absolutely worth the effort to go and see it. This state park is named after a legendary gold mine…
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Arches National Park {Utah}
When people think of Utah, their first thought is of Delicate Arch in Arches National Park. This iconic arch is the largest standing arch in the world. The inner part of the arch reaches 46 feet high and 32 feet wide. You cannot see Delicate Arch from the main road through the park, you have…
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Casibari Rock Formation {Aruba}
The place in Aruba that surprised me the most was the Casibari Rock Formation. I had always pictured Aruba to be nothing but white sand beaches so when we pulled up this popular spot and saw cacti and rocks and a desert feel, I was thrown off because it was not what I expected at…
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Capitol Reef National Park {Utah}
Utah is home to the high five of national parks and Capitol Reef is probably the lesser known of the five. The landscape is striking and the red rocks set against the river is mesmerizing. It is also home to some of the state’s best preserved hieroglyphics from ancient cultures that called this area home.…