Blogging Archives - Rugged Mile https://ruggedmile.com/category/blogging/ Outdoor Adventure Blog Tue, 28 May 2024 20:13:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://ruggedmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/cropped-little-logo-only-try2-32x32.png Blogging Archives - Rugged Mile https://ruggedmile.com/category/blogging/ 32 32 Hiking Red Rocks, Denver CO https://ruggedmile.com/hiking-red-rocks-denver-co/ Tue, 28 May 2024 20:11:55 +0000 https://ruggedmile.com/?p=2095 Red Rocks Park, just outside of Denver, CO has more than just a world famous amphitheater, it has hiking trails! If you are in town for a concert and looking for something to do in the area these trails are … Read More

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]]> Rocky Mountain National Park’s Old Fall River Road https://ruggedmile.com/rocky-mountain-national-parks-old-fall-river-road/ Tue, 28 May 2024 19:57:57 +0000 https://ruggedmile.com/?p=2075 The Old Fall River Road in Rocky Mountain National Park. Take the road less travelled to the Alpine Visitors Center atop the Trail Ridge Rd. The Old Fall River Road is 9 Miles of mostly gravel, uphill with numerous switchbacks … Read More

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]]> The Stanley Hotel https://ruggedmile.com/2065-2/ Sat, 28 Oct 2023 19:08:27 +0000 https://ruggedmile.com/?p=2065 The Stanley Hotel, located in Estes Park, Colorado. We decided to visit while waiting for our timed entry ticket into RMNP. The cost is $10 for parking and you are given a commemorative coin that can be used for $5 … Read More

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]]> The MT EVANS Scenic Byway https://ruggedmile.com/the-mt-evans-scenic-byway/ Thu, 28 Sep 2023 19:08:42 +0000 https://ruggedmile.com/?p=2060 The Mt Evans Scenic Byway. Located just south of Idaho Springs and only an hour hour drive from Denver. If you are visiting Denver and looking for adventure, this is a must do activity!. A thrilling drive up 9000′ of … Read More

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]]> Theodore Roosevelt National Park https://ruggedmile.com/theodore-roosevelt-national-park/ Thu, 16 Feb 2023 18:10:16 +0000 https://ruggedmile.com/?p=2036   Located in Western North Dakota, where the Great Plains meet the rugged badlands is Theodore Roosevelt National Park. The beautifully colored hills and buttes of the North Unit surround you as you drive the scenic road through the park. … Read More

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]]> “THE CROWN OF THE CONTINENT” Glacier National Park https://ruggedmile.com/the-crown-of-the-continent-glacier-national-park/ Thu, 12 Jan 2023 19:36:41 +0000 https://ruggedmile.com/?p=2010 “THE CROWN OF THE CONTINENT” Glacier National Park, An August 2022 visit to Montana and Glacier National Park. We drive for several hours across the barren plains of Montana until finally, something in the distance appears. The snow covered peaks … Read More

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]]> Kitch-iti-kipi “The Big Spring” Michigans U.P. https://ruggedmile.com/kitch-iti-kipi-the-big-spring-michigans-u-p/ Sat, 10 Dec 2022 16:49:08 +0000 https://ruggedmile.com/?p=2003 “KITCH-ITI-KIPI” the largest freshwater spring in the state of Michigan is a unique stop, just off of highway 2 in the central region of the Upper Peninsula. Located in Palms Book State Park this U.P. attraction welcomes over 60,000 visitors … Read More

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]]> Tahquamenon Falls State Park, Michigan’s UP https://ruggedmile.com/tahquamenon-falls-state-park-michigans-up/ Mon, 14 Nov 2022 23:32:22 +0000 https://ruggedmile.com/?p=1985 Tahquamenon Falls State Park, located in Paradise, Michigan encompasses almost 50,000 acres stretching 13 miles. The centerpiece of the park and its reason for existence is the waterfalls of the Tahquamenon River. The Upper Falls is over 200 feet wide … Read More

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]]> Saint Ignace, Michigan https://ruggedmile.com/saint-ignace-michigan/ Thu, 10 Nov 2022 17:50:06 +0000 https://ruggedmile.com/?p=1962 Saint Ignace, Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. As part of our July 2022 trip to Michigan, Jen and I chose Saint Ignace as our home base for exploring the Upper Peninsula. Saint Ignace is a charming city located on the northern side … Read More

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]]> Explore Sault Ste.Marie, MI https://ruggedmile.com/explore-sault-ste-marie-mi/ Sun, 07 Aug 2022 19:19:35 +0000 https://ruggedmile.com/?p=1941 A visit to Sault Ste. Marie, MI. Home of the famous Soo Locks and one of the oldest cities in the United States. Our day included a kayaking adventure to Voyageur Island to explore, relax and witness a passing freighter … Read More

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]]> Beautiful Mackinaw City, Michigan https://ruggedmile.com/beautiful-mackinaw-michigan/ Tue, 26 Jul 2022 14:42:20 +0000 https://ruggedmile.com/?p=1917 Our July 2022 trip to Northern Michigan and the UP included a few days in and around Mackinaw City. As the northern most tip of Lower Michigan it is home to the Mackinac Bridge which connects the upper peninsula to … Read More

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]]> Visiting Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge Tennessee https://ruggedmile.com/visiting-gatlinburg-and-pigeon-forge-tennessee/ Fri, 08 Apr 2022 23:15:13 +0000 https://ruggedmile.com/?p=1900 The GATLINBURG/PIGEON FORGE area in Tennessee is one of the top travel destinations in the United States. The area is considered to be the gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and has much to offer to its visitors! … Read More

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]]> Things to See and Do in Chattanooga, TN https://ruggedmile.com/things-to-see-and-do-in-chattanooga-tn/ Mon, 29 Nov 2021 07:00:33 +0000 https://ruggedmile.com/?p=1894 Chattanooga, Tennessee! One of Jen and I’s favorite places to visit in all of our travels to date. This southeastern Tennessee city is packed with attractions to see and things to do! Downtown Chattanooga sits along the bank of the … Read More

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]]> See Rock City! https://ruggedmile.com/see-rock-city/ Fri, 29 Oct 2021 17:34:54 +0000 https://ruggedmile.com/?p=1835 Rock City Gardens, located atop Lookout Mountain is just outside the city of Chattanooga,TN. As you drive through Tennessee, signs pop up all along the Interstate, in nearby cities and towns, and even in the middle of nowhere saying “SEE … Read More

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]]> Star Lake Nature Trail https://ruggedmile.com/star-lake-nature-trail/ Mon, 20 Sep 2021 12:28:43 +0000 https://ruggedmile.com/?p=1814 A short but incredible hike in Wisconsin’s Northwoods! Star Lake Nature Trail lies hidden in the far Northwoods of Wisconsin about 20 miles north and west of Eagle River, WI. Jen and I came here with zero knowledge of what … Read More

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]]> Exploring SEDONA Arizona! https://ruggedmile.com/exploring-sedona-arizona/ Tue, 27 Jul 2021 01:45:06 +0000 https://ruggedmile.com/?p=1805 The post Exploring SEDONA Arizona! appeared first on Rugged Mile.

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