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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

  • Emerald Point, viewed from Abalone Point Lookout. The panoramic view stretches (L-R) from Dana Point, past Laguna Beach, Two Rock Point, Emerald Point, Abalone Point, Crystal Cove, Catalina Island (distant), Reef Point, Palos Verdes (distant), and Pelican Point, to Newport Beach.

    Crystal Cove State Park

    2026-05-25 Hiking 0
  • Prescott Circle Trail: Willow Creek. The striations on the small islands reminded me of Historic Blue Forest Trail, in the Petrified Forest.

    PCT: Willow Creek to Watson Lake

    2026-05-06 Hiking 0
  • Prescott Circle Trail (The Other PCT)

    Prescott Circle Trail Index

    2026-05-06 Hiking 0
  • generic white hiker on brown background sign

    Index of Trail Indices

    2026-05-06 Bike Riding, Hiking 0
  • Mount Graham: Heliograph Peak, viewed from Graham Ridge Trail #507.

    Graham Ridge – Big Creek Loop

    2026-04-28 Hiking 0

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