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Railroad

Western Maryland Scenic Railroad heading back downhill to Cumberland.

Western Maryland Scenic Railroad

2018-10-31 Tourism 0

This was our second annual Fall trip to visit our son & his family live in Hagerstown, Maryland. What could be more fun than watching […]

Amtrak's Sunset Limited derailed in Quail Spring Wash on October 9, 1995. This photo is looking east, the direction the train came from.

Amtrak Sunset Limited / Agua Caliente Rd.

2016-11-28 Hiking, Off Roading 1

Today was another expedition I’ve had gestating for awhile. (Almost two years, since Stoic and I visited the rock art at the Sundad ghost town.) I […]

Eureka was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia in 1875. It is a narrow gauge 4-4-0 engine.

Nevada Southern Railroad Museum

2014-12-10 Historic, Tourism 0

Headed up to Las Vegas for an extended weekend, partly to visit family, partly to see Penn & Teller and a boxing card. As my […]

Mogollon Rim Railroad Tunnel

2014-06-25 Hiking 0

I was looking for something to do in Prescott, and not coming up with anything, so whipped this together the night before: Hike up to […]

Last Railroad Trail tunnel before reaching Hoover Dam.

Historic Railroad Trail

2013-12-20 Hiking, Historic 0

This was hike #96 of the year. Took me awhile to get to the triplog as I was working on several videos. After seeing Terry […]

Recent Posts

  • Black Mountain is steep, but not THAT steep.

    Black Mountain

    2026-03-03 Hiking 0
  • North Mountain anti-graffiti sign

    North Mountain Intervals

    2026-02-28 Hiking 0
  • Globe chamomile, aka stinknet (Oncosiphon pilulifer), an invasive species from South Africa, has become widespread in Maricopa County over the last 15 years. Stinknet was the most common flower in Reach 11.

    Reach 11 Recreation Area

    2026-02-25 Hiking 0
  • South Mountain Park: Looking northwest from inside Dobbins Lookout. North Mountain is visible past downtown Phoenix (right).

    South Mountain: Holbert Loop

    2026-02-18 Hiking 0
  • Butterfield Stage Trail: The first Boy Scout skull pole in five miles, at the Happy Camp / Fortymile Desert Tank cistern.

    Butterfield Stage: Estrella Rd. to Gap Well

    2026-02-10 Bike Riding 0

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