#state park
今日のニューヨークはとっても暖かくて、久しぶりにハイキングへ行ってきました！車で1時間弱。。。
結構人が多いかと思いきや誰もいなく静かでのんびり登山できて大満足でした。
Was super warm in NY today so I decided to go hiking!
Thought it would be a lot of people hiking but I only saw 2 people throughout my 3hr long hike!! Had such soothing and relaxing time …but hard and challenging hike : ))
Yesterday was my last day of Summer vacation before my first Fall semester at a new University begins. My friend Dillon and I took a trip to Bay City and we bought lots of yummy candies at the candy shop. Later we walked around the State Park, went on swings (I love to swing), and threw a beautiful bonfire for our friends to commemorate the final days of Summer.
Yesterday was good and I would like to do it again please.
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Driving through Carson National Forest and Cimarron Canyon State Park on part of my recent birthday trip! So beautiful, like a postcard
The Outer Banks of North Carolina is often overlooked as a place with great hiking. And while we might not have mountains to climb, we have some of the tallest sand dunes on the east coast and some of the best hidden hiking trails too. Find a list of don’t miss hiking spots after the break!
Don’t Miss Hiking Spots For Your Next Trip to the Outer Banks:
1.Jockey’s Ridge State Park is known for having the tallest sand dunes on the east coast, but they also have hiking trails that lead you through the dunes to the sound and back, with markers along the way describing why the ecosystem is so special. There are also some pretty spectacular views along the way, that make you feel like you are on top of the world!
2. Some of the best hiking can be found at Nags Head Woods Ecological Preserve. Hiking trails are open from dawn to dusk year round and offer great views of sand dunes, ponds, marshes and history. The Roanoke Trail, is by far my favorite, a short 1.5 miles round trip. This trail leads you through the woods, past the old Tillett homestead, to the sound. Just before you get there you’ll find a wooden walkway with benches, a perfect resting place to sit and watch wildlife or the afternoon sunset over the reeds. This trail is dog and kid friendly too.
3. Find your way over to Run Hill in Kill Devil Hills, for a walk thru sand dunes that mirror Jockey’s Ridge State Park. These dunes are on the northern border of Nags Head Woods Ecological Preserve and can be accessed behind First Flight Elementary School. At the top of these unmanicured dunes you’ll find gorgeous views of the sound to the east and the Wright Brothers National Memorial to the North. Don’t be fooled though, the water is farther than it seems. There’s no trail to follow here, just let your feet be your guide as you discover untouched sand dunes, much like the way Big Kill Devil Hill looked when the Wright Brothers first learned to fly.
4. Just past the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, you’ll find Buxton Woods, a 1,007 acre expanse of maritime forest perfect for nature lovers and hikers of all ages. Many white-tailed deer call this area home, don’t be surprised if you see them in broad daylight while hiking the trails.
5. Located a little farther south, follow the Sea Breeze Trail through the Hatteras Village Park. This is a good one for young kids who can’t walk long distances, and the elevated boardwalk provides a good perspective on waterfront canal living.
6.Hiking along the beach is a fan favorite, as well. Our multitude of beach accesses makes this a novice for anyone. Just find an access and start walking. Choose your pace, choose your distance, but always be on the lookout for seashells and beach glass.
I also have an Instagram for my nature/travel photos now! I’ll still be using this Tumblr to post off and on but I do post more frequently on Instragram. So follow along for more photos and I’ll follow back ❤️
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Laika Loved Walking through the Golden Leaves(on Instagram) by Marisa Renee
We have an annual tradition of leaf peeping in Golden Gate Canyon State Park & this year was extra special because we got to take our sweet pup, Laika she was such a good girl & a great hiking buddy
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While I am Soaking Up the Summer Sun, there’s Always a Part of Me that Fantasizes about Falling Autumn Leaves(on Instagram) by Marisa Renee
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The Overlook by Rachel Marie Smith
Via Flickr:
Congratulations to my best friend, Christine and her amazing fiancé, Dan on their engagement.
Giant Sequoia with the road to Crescent Meadow carved right through it.
Photograph by Josef Muench
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Calcite Mine Slot Trail
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Southern California
◕alec mcclure ◔photoblog
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I was going through some old photos and found some pictures from a snorkeling trip I took a couple years ago to Key Largo. It was an amazing to be in a place that is responsible for providing food and/ or shelter to ¼ of all ocean species. The sad truth is photos (like the ones I took) may soon be all that is left of these extraordinary ecosystems. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection stated there was a 44% decline in coral cover from the years 1996-2005. Over 11 years have past and the issue has not gone away. In 2014, an additional five coral species were listed as “threatened” under the Endangered Species Act. Due to our addiction to fossil fuels and the carbon emissions that come with it, coral reefs have been devastated by rising ocean temperatures and increases in ocean acidity. The threats to coral reefs also come from boating, overfishing and tourism.
This is all very frightening, I understand its very easy to give up in times like these. Never forget that there is always hope. You can help end this destruction. You can send letters to state legislators and urge them to sign bills that work to promote clean, renewable sources of energy (wind, solar, wave) and to impose green taxes on polluting companies. If
you fish or boat, be sure to only catch non-endangered fish during proper seasons and follow all laws regarding speeds and docking. If you choose to tour these wonderful communities, be sure not to touch anything or cause any unnecessary turbidity with your flippers.
Together we can keep these beautiful, biodiverse communities from disappearing. Together we can keep our world from collapse❤
Photos taken at: John Pennekamp State Park in Key Largo, Florida
Sources:
http://www.dep.state.fl.us/coastal/programs/coral/threats.htm
http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/2594504
https://ocean.si.edu/corals-and-coral-reefs
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New Hiking Video - Lake ProctorWilderness Area
Thanks to an early morning I got to do most of the hike nudist style! <3
Florida can be beautiful
Coral Pink Sand Dunes, Kanab, Utah
Spent the weekend up at pear lake in sequoia national park. It is a 6.2 mile hike up hill to 9200ft and completely worth the trip. We had the campground all to ourselves.
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