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Ice Box Canyon
USA Nevada

Exploring the shady Ice Box Canyon in Red Rock Canyon

It’s not one of the most spectacular hikes in Red Rock Canyon – but Ice Box Canyon is a good choice on a hot day, as part of the trail is through a shaded and cool canyon.

By oliverd :-), 2 monthsAugust 8, 2023 ago
Lions Head
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Spectacular Blue Mountains views from the Lions Head Trail

A lesser-known trail on the Kings Tableland in the Blue Mountains, the bushwalking track along the ridge to Lions Head offers some sweeping views over the Kedumba Valley.

By oliverd :-), 2 monthsAugust 5, 2023 ago
1X3A1210 LR Along the Faulconbridge Ridge to a beautiful Grose River swimming hole
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Along the Faulconbridge Ridge to a beautiful Grose River swimming hole

A firetrail along Faulconbridge Ridge finishes at the Grose River Lookout, which has some sweeping views. It also provides access to the Grose River via an interesting bushwalking track down to a nice swimming hole.

By oliverd :-), 2 monthsJuly 26, 2023 ago
1X3A1406 LR Exploring North of Little Tootie from the Bowen Hills Trail
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Exploring North of Little Tootie from the Bowen Hills Trail

An exploratory walk in the Wollemi NP led by Yuri, which explores the gullies and ridges north of Little Tootie off the Bowen Hill Trail.

By oliverd :-), 2 monthsJuly 21, 2023 ago
028A0549 LR Arches and lava formations on the O Le Pupu-Pue Coastal Walk
Samoa Upolu

Arches and lava formations on the O Le Pupu-Pue Coastal Walk

A short but spectacular trail along the Upolu coastline, the O Le Pupu-Pue Coastal Walk offers dramatic views of sea arches and columns before reaching a large lava field.

By oliverd :-), 2 monthsJuly 18, 2023 ago
028A0455 LR 1 Island views from the top of Mount Fiamoe
Samoa Upolu

Island views from the top of Mount Fiamoe

Although the hike to the top of Mount Fiamoe is not particularly pleasant, as it follows an overgrown service road, there are great views from the top over the north and south coasts of Upolu.

By oliverd :-), 3 monthsJuly 11, 2023 ago
028A0032 LR A steep climb up Mt Vaea to the tomb of Robert Louis Stevenson
Samoa Upolu

A steep climb up Mt Vaea to the tomb of Robert Louis Stevenson

Combining nice views over Apia with some local history, the tomb of Robert Louis Stevenson on Mt Vaea can be reached by both the Long Trail and the Short Trail – or combine both for a loop walk.

By oliverd :-), 3 monthsJuly 10, 2023 ago
Walls Cave
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Past a slot canyon to the impressive Walls Cave

The only known indigenous occupation site in Blackheath, Walls Cave is both a sacred site and an impressively large shelter. The short walk to the cave passes a picturesque slot canyon.

By oliverd :-), 4 monthsJune 16, 2023 ago
1X3A5904 LR Devils Hole: grand views and fascinating Blue Mountains history
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Devils Hole: grand views and fascinating Blue Mountains history

Combining Nellies Glen (Six Foot Track) with the Devils Hole, this Blue Mountains bushwalk offers spectacular views from multiple lookouts, beautiful rainforest scenery and some fascinating history from the coal-mining era.

By oliverd :-), 4 monthsJune 12, 2023 ago
028A8339 LR Timber Creek Overlook - a small hike with big views
USA Utah

Timber Creek Overlook – a small hike with big views

A short hike in the Kolob Canyons section of Zion National Park, the Timber Creek Overlook delivers some big, sweeping views from the end of the trail.

By oliverd :-), 4 monthsJune 6, 2023 ago

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An overview of Aboriginal rock art around Sydney, including engravings (rock art) and cave paintings, and other heritage sites.
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