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What's your favorite National Park?
    #24923733 - 01/18/18 05:02 PM (6 years, 11 days ago)

My brother and I are in the early stages of planning a visit to one of the National Parks.  We'll likely embark on a 3 night backpacking trip.  The plan is to do this in late April. 

I spend a fair amount of time outdoors but have only visited Canyonlands NP and Rocky Mountain.  My brother hasn't seen shit and doesn't travel much so my goal is to take him somewhere that's otherworldly so he blows his fucking mind. 

Any suggestions?  What are some of your favorites?


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Re: What's your favorite National Park? [Re: DustyBottoms] * 2
    #24925364 - 01/19/18 10:45 AM (6 years, 10 days ago)

Yellowstone is a must see for everyone. There are tons of trails that can take you far away from tourists....the land seems to be alive with all the hot springs and different colored landscapes.

My second choice would be Yosemite.....so much variation between the big trees and the rock croppings. If you are an experienced hiker...try the half dome trail....it is brutal but well worth it when you get to the top.:sunny::peace:


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Re: What's your favorite National Park? [Re: Thayendanegea]
    #24925494 - 01/19/18 11:39 AM (6 years, 10 days ago)

Yeah I agree  with Yellowstone. Hate the traffic and love the interior.


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Re: What's your favorite National Park? [Re: Icelander]
    #24925591 - 01/19/18 12:15 PM (6 years, 10 days ago)

Great basin national park. Glacier in the desert


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Re: What's your favorite National Park? [Re: paradoxlost] * 3
    #24925684 - 01/19/18 01:10 PM (6 years, 10 days ago)

If you are looking for otherworldly and mind blowing, look into Bryce Canyon(UT), Arches(UT), or Joshua Tree(CA).
The ones where they filmed episodes of the original star trek.





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Re: What's your favorite National Park? [Re: Thayendanegea]
    #24926068 - 01/19/18 03:57 PM (6 years, 10 days ago)

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Yellowstone is a must see for everyone. There are tons of trails that can take you far away from tourists....the land seems to be alive with all the hot springs and different colored landscapes.

My second choice would be Yosemite.....so much variation between the big trees and the rock croppings. If you are an experienced hiker...try the half dome trail....it is brutal but well worth it when you get to the top.:sunny::peace:




Yellowstone would be so dope but not late April or early May.  Looks like only one road will be open in early May.  And that's still a maybe depending on weather. 

My DREAM vacay someday is to start in yellowstone and backpack for 4-5 nights, then car camp to Glacier for a few nights and then 4-5 nights in Glacier.  It'll happen someday but not yet.  I need to get to Yellowstone before that Supervolcano erupts and wipes out half of our country :lol:

Yosemite is a maybe right now.  April/May is a wildcard.  And from what I can tell, their permit process is a lottery and even their popular hikes are done by lottery.  I can't book this shit and then find out right before we go that we don't have a camp site or can't do any of the cool hikes....like the half dome.  LOOKS AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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Re: What's your favorite National Park? [Re: DustyBottoms]
    #24927102 - 01/20/18 12:25 AM (6 years, 9 days ago)

i love yellowstone.. but it has kinda gone to shit over the years.. last year when i went i saw some people doing some really stupid shit. i dont ever recall seeing people do that level of stupid until recently.

grand canyon - i will always have a place in my heart after hiking it rim to rim.

sequoia national - is also a fucking great place.


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Re: What's your favorite National Park? [Re: foragedfungus]
    #24927412 - 01/20/18 07:19 AM (6 years, 9 days ago)

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If you are looking for otherworldly and mind blowing, look into Bryce Canyon(UT), Arches(UT), or Joshua Tree(CA).
The ones where they filmed episodes of the original star trek.








I was considering all theee of these actually.  Do you know if you have to pack in your water for a 3-4 day backpacking trip?

And yes totally otherworldly.  That Bryce Canyon photo reminds me of canyonlands in the needles district


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Re: What's your favorite National Park? [Re: rackem]
    #24927526 - 01/20/18 08:53 AM (6 years, 9 days ago)

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grand canyon - i will always have a place in my heart after hiking it rim to rim.






How long did this take you and did you have water sources?


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Re: What's your favorite National Park? [Re: DustyBottoms] * 1
    #24927673 - 01/20/18 10:09 AM (6 years, 9 days ago)

I've only done day hikes in those parks. We packed all our water.
They are all desert wilderness, so plan on lots of water. At least one gallon per person per day.

From the web:
  Bryce canyon-
Hydration Stations to fill your water bottles are found in several locations in the park. Check for locations on the map in the park newspaper.
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You can get water at the visitor center or Devils Garden Campground.
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Bring the water you will need to the park with you. Potable water is available at only a few locations near the edges of the park
  Grand canyon-
https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/refilling_stations.htm
Seems like there's a ton of places, but they are all on the rim.


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Re: What's your favorite National Park? [Re: DustyBottoms]
    #24928096 - 01/20/18 01:09 PM (6 years, 9 days ago)

a little over a week.  we filtered water from the colorado.  only time we had to pack our water was heading up the north rim.


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Re: What's your favorite National Park? [Re: rackem]
    #24930136 - 01/20/18 08:08 PM (6 years, 8 days ago)

thats hardcore bro.  mad props :thumbup:


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Re: What's your favorite National Park? [Re: DustyBottoms]
    #24931395 - 01/21/18 12:59 PM (6 years, 8 days ago)

Well right now it's a tossup between Yosemite and Great Smoky Mountain.  Opposite ends of the spectrum on all fronts if you ask me but that's where my gut has taken me so far.  I ordered two guide/hiking books for each NP.  After a little more research I plan to finally pick one and then we'll zero in on our itinerary. 

Also I've decided to push the trip back to July/August to allow for more planning.  Plus neither park look that appealing in April or early May. 

It's funny how planning trips like this is almost as fun as the trip itself...almost :cool:


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Re: What's your favorite National Park? [Re: DustyBottoms]
    #24937800 - 01/24/18 01:41 AM (6 years, 5 days ago)

Either Redwood or Yosemtie. My experience is limited though


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Re: What's your favorite National Park? [Re: Lophosaurus]
    #24939035 - 01/24/18 03:23 PM (6 years, 5 days ago)

Yosemite is definitely the front runner right now.  Getting a permit in July/August is going to take a miracle though.  Where did you stay in Yosemite and what did you do?  Also what time of year was it?


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Re: What's your favorite National Park? [Re: DustyBottoms]
    #24939067 - 01/24/18 03:39 PM (6 years, 5 days ago)

I've been there a couple times. Twice in the spring and once in the winter. In the fall we camped at a place that was called like Tamarack flats, its above the valley and the sites are really nice. There is also a resort outside of Yosemite named Rush Creek that is really nice, we stayed there in the winter. In the spring we went backpacking.

We mostly just did day hikes throughout the park and other nearby wilderness areas. Went swimming in the rivers and falls. I think Mariposa Grove opens up this Summer. I've been wanting to see that area.


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Re: What's your favorite National Park? [Re: Lophosaurus]
    #24939099 - 01/24/18 03:51 PM (6 years, 5 days ago)

A fall camping trip eh?  Was it cold as hell?  Did you guys require permits for any of the above mentioned stuff?  I'm guessing yes on the camping...?

From what I'm reading, you need to submit permit applications for camp sites 6 months in advance.  When you submit your request you list your 3 preferred choices and then you'll hear back at a later date whether or not you've been accepted.  I read somewhere online that during peak season, they get approx 750 permit requests per day...FUCK!!!

Also..could you clarify what "wilderness areas" means?  I recently joined a yosemite forum to help plan this trip and people keep using that term but I don't know what the fuck it means.  Is that term synonymous with backcountry?


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    #24939217 - 01/24/18 04:34 PM (6 years, 5 days ago)

Yosemite is just one of the parks in that area. There is also Desolation Wilderness, Inyo, Ansel Adams, Sequoia, and others.

Fall camping was pretty nice. It got down in the 30s at night, but it was ok with extra blankets. The day were perfect weather for hiking. I think we got a permit that morning, October isn't that busy.

I forgot what we had to do to backpack. We might have made a reservation online then checked in when we got there. I think back-country camping is the same a backpacking.

The valley sites fill up fast, but other areas don't fill up as fast. We backpacked to this area in Inyo last spring. It's the SE side of Yosemite. The hike was grueling, but the views and having this whole lake just for me and my wife was well worth it.





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Re: What's your favorite National Park? [Re: Lophosaurus] * 1
    #24939230 - 01/24/18 04:39 PM (6 years, 5 days ago)

Nice.  Thanks for the intel.  I LOVE the great outdoors.  It took me moving to NYC about 5 yrs ago to truly appreciate it.  Ever since moving here each one of my vacations has been centered around nature.  Next up...Costa Rica in 3 weeks.  We're spending 3 nights in a national park/beach and then 3 nights up in the cloud forests.  Can't wait to do some night hikes in the jungle!!!


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    #24940345 - 01/25/18 05:14 AM (6 years, 4 days ago)

If you're by Grand Canyon, take the short ride to Antelope Canyon. While not a national park, it's in the neighborhood and a must see.

Also some favorites of mine, Arches, Bryce, Zion, Canyon de Chelly. Glacier holds a special place, Denali as well.


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    #24944972 - 01/26/18 10:37 PM (6 years, 2 days ago)

One of my favorites is Yosemite National Park. So beautiful. So majestic. Its like being inside a piece of art, naturally made.

Another favorite is Volcano National Park in Hawaii. Feels like Jurassic Park. So amazing.

Someday, i wanna see Yellowstone. Thatd be incredible.


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Re: What's your favorite National Park? [Re: LogicaL Chaos] * 1
    #24968851 - 02/05/18 12:18 PM (5 years, 11 months ago)

National Allegheny Forest!

I would like to make it out West sometime to see the Rockies. I have only been as far as San-Antonio.

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Re: What's your favorite National Park? [Re: DustyBottoms]
    #25009321 - 02/20/18 08:51 PM (5 years, 11 months ago)

Acadia national park is amazing Cadillac  mountain is a beast but i doubt its what your looking for.


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    #25024967 - 02/26/18 09:11 PM (5 years, 10 months ago)

Zion.


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Re: What's your favorite National Park? [Re: DustyBottoms]
    #25033935 - 03/02/18 03:31 PM (5 years, 10 months ago)

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Well right now it's a tossup between Yosemite and Great Smoky Mountain.  Opposite ends of the spectrum on all fronts if you ask me but that's where my gut has taken me so far.  I ordered two guide/hiking books for each NP.  After a little more research I plan to finally pick one and then we'll zero in on our itinerary. 

Also I've decided to push the trip back to July/August to allow for more planning.  Plus neither park look that appealing in April or early May. 

It's funny how planning trips like this is almost as fun as the trip itself...almost :cool:





I have done some long distant hiking trails. My most recent trip was the John Muir Trail in the High Sierras, it was a great trip. You will enjoy the Smokies, there a number of different loop trails you make there. Although, there will be a lot of people in that area, mostly southbound AT hikers.


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    #25069963 - 03/16/18 11:54 PM (5 years, 10 months ago)

A little late, but Zion National Park is the most mind-blowing I have ever been to.


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    #25070007 - 03/17/18 12:17 AM (5 years, 10 months ago)

Zion, Great Basin, Grand Teton, Glacier Bay, Denali, hell man any national park is great no matter which one you pick. I have yet to be at a bad one, except Yosemite is insanely crowded which I dislike.

I prefer smaller camping sites, national forests, state forests, that kind of thing with far fewer people.


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    #25074048 - 03/18/18 07:23 PM (5 years, 10 months ago)

Do the Grand Teton, Yellowstone and then maybe Glacier trip you had mentioned if you are going in the summer. The trip of a lifetime, and yeah, there are bears, plan accordingly.


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    #25091475 - 03/26/18 08:59 AM (5 years, 9 months ago)

Some great suggestions above but I think those trips will be saved for another time.

We’ve decided to do Great Smoky Mountain National Park.  Hardly an otherworldly type place but I still think we will have a blast. 

We’re going to wait and do this in mid/late October mainly for the pretty autumn colors but also to hopefully avoid the crowds as this is the most visited NP in the USA. 


Campsite and hikes are still TBD and I need to do a little more research...any suggestions?


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Re: What's your favorite National Park? [Re: DustyBottoms]
    #25091541 - 03/26/18 09:35 AM (5 years, 9 months ago)

Smokey mountains. What is that?


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    #25091557 - 03/26/18 09:43 AM (5 years, 9 months ago)

Yeah, I had to look it up too. Apparently its in on the "Tennessee–North Carolina border".


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    #25091574 - 03/26/18 09:52 AM (5 years, 9 months ago)

Most visited park they say but in the first two replies I get you’ve never even heard of it?  Wtf


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    #25091582 - 03/26/18 09:57 AM (5 years, 9 months ago)

:shrug:

Sounds vaguely familiar. But no worries, all National Parks are awesome in their own respect :thumbup:


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    #25091599 - 03/26/18 10:03 AM (5 years, 9 months ago)

Oh. I knew of the southern smokey mountains, but I thought he meant in PA.


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Re: What's your favorite National Park? [Re: XUL] * 1
    #25098948 - 03/29/18 07:58 AM (5 years, 9 months ago)

I’m really jealous of all of you in the western US, lots of awesome, huge parks to visit.

You just may freeze your ass off in the Smokey Mountains in late October. I froze my ass off in the nearby Nantahala Forest the third week of October, and all of the leaves had been gone for at least two weeks. I’d suggest going a few weeks earlier. The Smokey Mountains are beautiful. The Appalachian Trail runs through the middle of it. There are several campgrounds available. For me, the drawback for the Smokey’s is that it is very regulated if you want to camp on the AT. It requires a permit, and AT throughhikers take precedence. No dogs are allowed. Also, I think that you are required to stay in a shelter, which are notoriously infested with mice. Also, the place is crawling with bears, so study up on how to be bear smart. Make your reservations early.

I’m going camping on a 5 day trip to Cumberland Island in Georgia this Saturday. I’ve never been, but a bunch of YouTube videos make it look pretty cool. I think it will be the perfect way to usher in warmer weather, and a great place to trip.


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    #25101296 - 03/30/18 03:56 AM (5 years, 9 months ago)

My pops and brother hiked the entire AP the other year. Pretty wild adventure


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    #25101319 - 03/30/18 04:20 AM (5 years, 9 months ago)

Personally I like big bend


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    #25101424 - 03/30/18 05:47 AM (5 years, 9 months ago)

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My pops and brother hiked the entire AP the other year. Pretty wild adventure




Props to your pops and brother.  Hiking a thru hike at some point in my life is definitely a bucket list item.  AT or PCT are probably the ones I want to do most, but getting eaten alive by a bear scares the shit out of me.  Especially the PCT.

We've already picked our route and we're just waiting for the backcountry campsite reservation page to open up.  We're going to hit up the SE corner of the park and do a bout 30 total miles over 3 days.  Mt Cammerer, Big Creek, and Mt Sterling will be a few of the highlights.  Campsite 37 night one, 39 on night 2, and 38 on night 3.  Can't wait!!!

I'm a little worried about my brother though.  He's never really done anything like this and he's not in hiking shape.  I told him to start doing some hikes around the neighborhood with small loads on his back.  Hopefully he'll follow through..


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    #25114024 - 04/04/18 04:02 PM (5 years, 9 months ago)

Sequoia and Kings Canyon are my favorites. Ive been there like 6 times. I used to live a couple hours from there. So beautiful. The General Sherman tree is amazing. It took my breath away. There is a view going into Kings Canyon that just takes your breath away also. There is this spot in Kings Canyon by a little river that not to many people go to. There is a little log right there to sit on. We got some beer from the store there and just sat there and put the beer in the river to keep cold. Just so beautiful and peaceful. We didnt have any weed unfortunately that would of made it even better. There is a trail in Sequoia National Park I hiked for a while that takes you to a couple of lakes. I didnt make it to the lakes but it probably was my favorite hike I have been on. Its a long trail good for backpacking but I dont remember the name.

I went to Rocky Mountain National Park last year and that was really nice as well. Estes Park is a cool town with some excellent breweries. There is one brewery called Lumpys Ridge I think. Its an old little gas station converted into a brewery. There are just like 3 spots at the bar. The have tables outside that are propane and have flames coming out of the middle to keep you warm. Very cool. Probably the best view of the mountains in town. The beer was some of the best I have ever had.


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    #25114043 - 04/04/18 04:09 PM (5 years, 9 months ago)

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My pops and brother hiked the entire AP the other year. Pretty wild adventure




Props to your pops and brother.  Hiking a thru hike at some point in my life is definitely a bucket list item.  AT or PCT are probably the ones I want to do most, but getting eaten alive by a bear scares the shit out of me.  Especially the PCT.

We've already picked our route and we're just waiting for the backcountry campsite reservation page to open up.  We're going to hit up the SE corner of the park and do a bout 30 total miles over 3 days.  Mt Cammerer, Big Creek, and Mt Sterling will be a few of the highlights.  Campsite 37 night one, 39 on night 2, and 38 on night 3.  Can't wait!!!

I'm a little worried about my brother though.  He's never really done anything like this and he's not in hiking shape.  I told him to start doing some hikes around the neighborhood with small loads on his back.  Hopefully he'll follow through..




I almost quit my job about 8 years ago to hike the PCT. I think there are more bears on the AT but I could be wrong. I seen a small bear probably just left its mother while I was in Sequoia National Park. They had the road closed going up there for a bit so I was waiting there. It was climbing down the mountain and came onto the street. I was so tempted to go try and pet it. Bears scare the shit out of me though. That is literally the only thing that frightens me in this life.


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    #25184821 - 05/04/18 08:09 PM (5 years, 8 months ago)

If, you push your trip even further back or plan another for fall/early winter I recommend the Grand Canyon. Hands down my favorite backpacking/camping trip. Spent three nights camping a couple Decembers back. First night on the rim, then we hit the main corridor. One night down by the Colorado River. And the next at Indian Garden. Had it all to ourselves.

But I could I imagine the summertime is crazy hot and crouded. December was perfect. Couldn’t easily through hike rim to rim, cause the north entrance was closed. But, for the most part except at the popular campsite with the lodge. Practically had the run of the park. Weather was perfect. There was snow on the rim, but we popped our shirts half way down.

Everywhere around Utah is awesome with a variety of different parks and accesses. Arches for a day trip was a highlight for me this past year when I hit up the same buddy. We’re making it a point to hit a National Park together every year.

Haleakala National Park in Maui will always have a special place in my heart. It’s like hiking through a Mars-scape. My favorite most intense hike of my life starts at the summit at 10000 feet and ends at sealevel 20 miles later.


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    #25193821 - 05/09/18 04:32 PM (5 years, 8 months ago)

If you're ever trying to introduce someone to the national parks, Acadia Nat. Park is a great one to start with.  Very small compared to others that are out there, but it's worth checking out for sure. 

Climbing to the top of Cadillac Mountain will grant you a view of the half the island as well as the Atlantic surrounding it.  You could do a fair bit of exploring with just a simple weekend trip there.


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    #25194129 - 05/09/18 07:18 PM (5 years, 8 months ago)

Now is a great time to catch some live lava flows at Hawaii Volcano National Park: https://www.nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/lava2.htm


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    #25194296 - 05/09/18 08:36 PM (5 years, 8 months ago)



Yeah, lava is cool too I guess. They don’t have that in most parks. ;p

Maybe, you can’t tell in the pic. Not recommended, but that’s close enough you could roast a marshmallow.


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    #25199825 - 05/12/18 05:32 PM (5 years, 8 months ago)

Just got back from great smoky mountains NP.  We had a blast.
It’s a very magestic place.  It’s a place filled with endless streams and creeks running through it, long rolling hills/mountains.  And trees.  So many fucking trees!!! 

Highly recommend this place to any fellow backpackers out there





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    #25200389 - 05/13/18 01:01 AM (5 years, 8 months ago)

That looks really nice. Kind of like Hanging Rock Park which if you're ever in NC you should check out. I only had time to spend 2 hours there so I'm not sure what they really have to offer, but it is beautiful.


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    #25200669 - 05/13/18 07:08 AM (5 years, 8 months ago)

Nice lava!

When me and my friends went, we got right up to the slow lava flow. One of my friends actually pissed on the lava :lol: he said it was really hot on his junk but was fun to watch it steam up.

Thats awesome DustyBottoms. Looks amazing. Reminds me of Sweet Home here in Oregon. Those hammacks are da bomb :solidnod:


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    #25202374 - 05/14/18 01:06 AM (5 years, 8 months ago)

I'm headed to cali in a month any recommendations for off the beaten trail? Going to see the big trees!


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    #25202909 - 05/14/18 10:06 AM (5 years, 8 months ago)

U going to the Red Woods?

Really any road thats off the main roads will be pretty secluded. When I went in the summer, there wasnt many people at all.


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    #25203255 - 05/14/18 12:55 PM (5 years, 8 months ago)

What part of Cali you going to?


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    #25204771 - 05/15/18 03:30 AM (5 years, 8 months ago)

I'll be coming from Texas and plan to go through Arizona to see the Saguaros again. Cross into southern cali and drive north.
Hopefully go by the Huntington botanical garden.
We want to see a lot of but the redwoods/giantsequoia are a must

We want to camp at places that are away from people or at least hoards of people without having to hike in. At big bend they have unmaintained roads you can drive for many miles out to nowhere and camp. Does this exist in any in cali parks? Im going to look for Air B&B's today as well for the days we don't camp. I wanna be surrounded by the gigantic trees and get groovy with cacti or maybe some fungi or even some good old lsd. :feelsgoodman:

If any of you cali members have a place thats off the beaten trail and can be accessed via 4x4 I'd love to hear about it. I don't drive a monster truck or rock crawler but I have a full sized 4x4 f150 with new E load off road tires(nitto ridge grapplers) along with everything except a winch to get out of a bind and have driven off road for 10's of thousands of miles.

PM me that way your honey hole doesn't get trashed out if you are worried about that due to publicly posting it for the world to see on a forum. Loose lips sink ships. I respect people 'happy place'. I'll help yall out on places to see and things to do here in Texas, heck I'll even send a gift of cactus for the right information.

I'd like to buy some cannabis while out as well.

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    #25205310 - 05/15/18 10:56 AM (5 years, 8 months ago)

I've done that drive before and it is really pretty

Campgrounds that don't have a lot of people are pretty rare. A lot of the best campgrounds for the National Parks and wilderness areas get reserved right away. People take off work and wait by the computer on the day they open reservations to make sure they get a camping spot. You could do backpacking for pretty cheap at most National Parks. I know they have 4x4 trails near Yosemite and I think you can pullover and camp, but I don't know if you're supposed to.

Redwood State Park is really nice if you find yourself that far North. They have a beautiful coast there too. Muir woods in near San Fran and is also amazing, but can be extremely busy.

I think I'm going to head out to Kings Canyon this weekend to backpack check out some sequoias.


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    #25205843 - 05/15/18 04:03 PM (5 years, 8 months ago)

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I'll be coming from Texas and plan to go through Arizona to see the Saguaros again. Cross into southern cali and drive north.
Hopefully go by the Huntington botanical garden.
We want to see a lot of but the redwoods/giantsequoia are a must

We want to camp at places that are away from people or at least hoards of people without having to hike in. At big bend they have unmaintained roads you can drive for many miles out to nowhere and camp. Does this exist in any in cali parks? Im going to look for Air B&B's today as well for the days we don't camp. I wanna be surrounded by the gigantic trees and get groovy with cacti or maybe some fungi or even some good old lsd. :feelsgoodman:

If any of you cali members have a place thats off the beaten trail and can be accessed via 4x4 I'd love to hear about it. I don't drive a monster truck or rock crawler but I have a full sized 4x4 f150 with new E load off road tires(nitto ridge grapplers) along with everything except a winch to get out of a bind and have driven off road for 10's of thousands of miles.

PM me that way your honey hole doesn't get trashed out if you are worried about that due to publicly posting it for the world to see on a forum. Loose lips sink ships. I respect people 'happy place'. I'll help yall out on places to see and things to do here in Texas, heck I'll even send a gift of cactus for the right information.

I'd like to buy some cannabis while out as well.

Looking forward to it! And as always I'll leave the camp area cleaner than I found it.




Nice dude.

Im going to be hitting you up real soon for some big bend backpacking/car-camping ideas.  Looks like a real bitch to get to though


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    #25209146 - 05/16/18 10:20 PM (5 years, 8 months ago)

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You definitely have to go to Sequoia National Park. It is the most beautiful place I have been to. I have been there at least 6 times. It's not really crowded either. Kings Canyon is equally amazing and it's right next to it. Probably 30 minute drive. In between is Sequoia National Forest. There is one road in the forest with a ton of spots to camp for free. You should be able to find a spot away from people. Of course there is no running water or toilets. You also need a permit for fires. If you go be sure to check out the General Sherman Tree. It is amazing. There are a bunch of free campgrounds there. I camped at Convict Flat in Kings Canyon and was the only one there. We had a deer in our campsite. There are also plenty of places you can just park and find a spot to camp illegally. I have done it a few times with no problems.


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    #25209679 - 05/17/18 08:06 AM (5 years, 8 months ago)

I have lots of maps trail, topo, and geolocical maps for BBRSP and some for BBNP. I got lots of books as well. I love it out there in the desert.

When are you thinking about going? Theres only 1 hospitable place out there in summer. That's the Chisos mountains in ntl park. Once you leave the mountains be ready for 110-115 degree heat.

We 'slept' the 1st night at BBRSP a few miles from the Rio Grande. It was well above 90 degrees at 10pm and don't think it ever got below 86 all night lol.

Whenever you got time send me a PM with what you have planned, when, how. I guarantee I can help you at with at least one piece of advice to make your trip better. Even if that advice is bring extra good tires, inflator, jack, jack stands, fixaflat, extra oil, antifreeze, EXTRA KEY, tow straps, jumper cables, gas can, tool box with wrenches/sockets/screwdrivers/ducttape/hammer/ect.

Sounds like a lot but you surprisingly it stows away pretty small especially if you are driving something under 1/2 ton. Plus believe me once you out out there(especially if not in the busy season) you'll see why. Help is far away especially on the unmaintained roads.  Even the maintained roads are gnarly, it's basically a grader that drove through the desert, I've seen people with flats on the main road at BBRSP. I might bring an excessive amount if stuff but it's got me out of a bind and others that I see shitoutofluck. Most of that stuff just rides with me 24/7 365 so I pack around it..I work 50miles from home one way. So after driving a 66' Chevy and an dodge that had a hard life driving like a Baja racer at the beach for 10 years I guess I've had and seen lots of ohfuck situations over the years. Even my new truck has had its share of "well that truck will never be the same"(I was going to rescue these punk highschool kids at the very end of the beach where NOONE should ever take a vehicle. It's all mud flats and tide marsh. I was about to go to bed and they came walking up. I should have said no because I knew I couldn't help. Buy I tried anyways. As soon as I said 'I shouldnt be here' truck sinks deep, tide rising, tow straps break, call my buddy to bring 200+ft of tractor tough chain. Bad night. But truck survived somehow..

Man you got me all excited about another BIGBEND trip! Maybe this fall or winter I can get out there and photograph more coolness.


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