Rob Bignell, Hiking Trail Guidebook Author
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I write several guidebook series about great day hiking trails at popular national, state, county and city parks from across the United States.
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Golden hour hike on Morgan Trail near Lake Elsinore... One of my favorite trails in SoCal, because it's one of the few that give you the feeling to hike in a forest!
September 29, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Golden hour hike on Morgan Trail near Lake Elsinore... One of my favorite trails in SoCal, because it's one of the few that give you the feeling to hike in a forest!
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To see what Southern CA looked like before millions of homes sprawled through the region, head to Cleveland National Forest. Nestled between LA and San Diego, the forest’s 3 districts are a refuge for the region’s wildlife and locals looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the state’s ...
Proposal to Undo Roadless Rule Would Open Some of Southern California’s Last Wild Forests to Development - Inside Climate News
The Trump administration claims opening protected areas like Cleveland National Forest to road building will aid the timber industry and reduce wildfires. Opponents see a giveaway that will lead to mo...
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October 4, 2025 at 11:15 PM
To see what Southern CA looked like before millions of homes sprawled through the region, head to Cleveland National Forest. Nestled between LA and San Diego, the forest’s 3 districts are a refuge for the region’s wildlife and locals looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the state’s ...
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Today’s BlueSky photo is view of Joshua Tree National Park.
January 19, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Today’s BlueSky photo is view of Joshua Tree National Park.
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Keys View
Joshua Tree National Park
Your gaze follows the land as it opens wide.
Stillness gathers where horizon meets sky.
The quiet expands without hurry.
You move within nature’s spirit and the desert’s soul.
#photography #joshuatreenps #California #landscapephotography #desert
Joshua Tree National Park
Your gaze follows the land as it opens wide.
Stillness gathers where horizon meets sky.
The quiet expands without hurry.
You move within nature’s spirit and the desert’s soul.
#photography #joshuatreenps #California #landscapephotography #desert
January 20, 2026 at 4:48 AM
Keys View
Joshua Tree National Park
Your gaze follows the land as it opens wide.
Stillness gathers where horizon meets sky.
The quiet expands without hurry.
You move within nature’s spirit and the desert’s soul.
#photography #joshuatreenps #California #landscapephotography #desert
Joshua Tree National Park
Your gaze follows the land as it opens wide.
Stillness gathers where horizon meets sky.
The quiet expands without hurry.
You move within nature’s spirit and the desert’s soul.
#photography #joshuatreenps #California #landscapephotography #desert
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Joshua Tree National Park
Walk far enough and the world softens.
Let the land guide your pace.
Every ridge offers a new way to breathe.
Adventure grows in the space you give it.
Nature speaks in wind, stone, and silence.
#photography #joshuatreenps #California #landscapephotography
Walk far enough and the world softens.
Let the land guide your pace.
Every ridge offers a new way to breathe.
Adventure grows in the space you give it.
Nature speaks in wind, stone, and silence.
#photography #joshuatreenps #California #landscapephotography
January 20, 2026 at 4:07 AM
Joshua Tree National Park
Walk far enough and the world softens.
Let the land guide your pace.
Every ridge offers a new way to breathe.
Adventure grows in the space you give it.
Nature speaks in wind, stone, and silence.
#photography #joshuatreenps #California #landscapephotography
Walk far enough and the world softens.
Let the land guide your pace.
Every ridge offers a new way to breathe.
Adventure grows in the space you give it.
Nature speaks in wind, stone, and silence.
#photography #joshuatreenps #California #landscapephotography
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Joshua trees (Asparagaceae: Yucca brevifolia) are endemic to the Mojave Desert of southern California and Nevada, as well as northwest Arizona. They're probably the most-recognizable species of yucca. Joshua Tree National Park, California, 10 Apr 2018.
January 20, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Joshua trees (Asparagaceae: Yucca brevifolia) are endemic to the Mojave Desert of southern California and Nevada, as well as northwest Arizona. They're probably the most-recognizable species of yucca. Joshua Tree National Park, California, 10 Apr 2018.
Must-see Wonders at Indiana Dunes National Park
#OptOutside #indianadunesnps #nwindiana #indiana
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#OptOutside #indianadunesnps #nwindiana #indiana
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July 24, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Must-see Wonders at Indiana Dunes National Park
#OptOutside #indianadunesnps #nwindiana #indiana
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#OptOutside #indianadunesnps #nwindiana #indiana
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View from Mt. Baldy, Indiana Dunes National Park.
July 14, 2025 at 8:41 PM
View from Mt. Baldy, Indiana Dunes National Park.
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Indiana Dunes State Park was also where every Prothonotary Warbler in the Midwest was hanging out in May. If you didn't get to see one, so sorry, they were all at the marsh boardwalk. This one looks like it just got out of the bath. 😊🧵 #birds
July 17, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Indiana Dunes State Park was also where every Prothonotary Warbler in the Midwest was hanging out in May. If you didn't get to see one, so sorry, they were all at the marsh boardwalk. This one looks like it just got out of the bath. 😊🧵 #birds
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Chicago skyline seen from 50 miles away at Indiana Dunes
July 19, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Chicago skyline seen from 50 miles away at Indiana Dunes
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Indiana Dunes National Park! We climbed up and down 490 stairs to West Beach, felt the waters of Lake Michigan on our feet, and meandered through the Great Marsh Trail.
#roadtrippin #adventure #travelingbeerbellies #travellbug #saveournationalparks #indianadunesnationalpark #indiana
#roadtrippin #adventure #travelingbeerbellies #travellbug #saveournationalparks #indianadunesnationalpark #indiana
July 21, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Indiana Dunes National Park! We climbed up and down 490 stairs to West Beach, felt the waters of Lake Michigan on our feet, and meandered through the Great Marsh Trail.
#roadtrippin #adventure #travelingbeerbellies #travellbug #saveournationalparks #indianadunesnationalpark #indiana
#roadtrippin #adventure #travelingbeerbellies #travellbug #saveournationalparks #indianadunesnationalpark #indiana
Best Day Hikes at Great Smoky Mountains National Park
#hiking #tennessee #greatsmokymountains #hikenc #backpacker
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#hiking #tennessee #greatsmokymountains #hikenc #backpacker
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July 24, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Best Day Hikes at Great Smoky Mountains National Park
#hiking #tennessee #greatsmokymountains #hikenc #backpacker
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Fall in the Great Smoky Mountains
#photography #landscape #landscapephotography #fall #fallcolor #waterfall
#photography #landscape #landscapephotography #fall #fallcolor #waterfall
July 24, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Fall in the Great Smoky Mountains
#photography #landscape #landscapephotography #fall #fallcolor #waterfall
#photography #landscape #landscapephotography #fall #fallcolor #waterfall
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Some great friends took me up to the Smoky Mountains today via the legendary windy-road the “Dragon”. I’ve probably been there once in the past 50 years and it was wonderful.1 problem: the loss of $$ for National Parks means untidy rest areas & overgrowth that blocks the magnificent views🥺
July 22, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Some great friends took me up to the Smoky Mountains today via the legendary windy-road the “Dragon”. I’ve probably been there once in the past 50 years and it was wonderful.1 problem: the loss of $$ for National Parks means untidy rest areas & overgrowth that blocks the magnificent views🥺
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Moment of zen brought to you by Great Smoky Mountains National Park ⛰️
July 22, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Moment of zen brought to you by Great Smoky Mountains National Park ⛰️
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Abrams Falls, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, April 2025.
#photography #abramsfalls #greatsmokymountainnationalpark #waterfall
#photography #abramsfalls #greatsmokymountainnationalpark #waterfall
July 21, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Abrams Falls, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, April 2025.
#photography #abramsfalls #greatsmokymountainnationalpark #waterfall
#photography #abramsfalls #greatsmokymountainnationalpark #waterfall
You’re visiting a national park but don’t have a lot of time. Here’s what to see.
#fulltimeRV #FindYourPark #dayhike #hiking #backpacker #camping
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#fulltimeRV #FindYourPark #dayhike #hiking #backpacker #camping
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July 2, 2025 at 9:12 PM
You’re visiting a national park but don’t have a lot of time. Here’s what to see.
#fulltimeRV #FindYourPark #dayhike #hiking #backpacker #camping
www.amazon.com/dp/0996162526
#fulltimeRV #FindYourPark #dayhike #hiking #backpacker #camping
www.amazon.com/dp/0996162526
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June 22, 2025 at 7:47 AM
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Sequoia National Park in California
June 24, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Sequoia National Park in California
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Sequoia national park, at a trailhead along the Avenue of the Giants.
Dogs are not allowed on trails, but they are allowed in Sequoia National Forest !
Dogs are not allowed on trails, but they are allowed in Sequoia National Forest !
July 2, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Sequoia national park, at a trailhead along the Avenue of the Giants.
Dogs are not allowed on trails, but they are allowed in Sequoia National Forest !
Dogs are not allowed on trails, but they are allowed in Sequoia National Forest !
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Mule deer resting beneath the Grizzly Giant Sequoia in Yosemite National Park, CA.
Photo credit: Koos Dansen
Photo credit: Koos Dansen
July 1, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Mule deer resting beneath the Grizzly Giant Sequoia in Yosemite National Park, CA.
Photo credit: Koos Dansen
Photo credit: Koos Dansen
Best Sights to See at America’s National Parks
#Rving #usnationalparks #Hiker #hiking #backpacker #camping
#Rving #usnationalparks #Hiker #hiking #backpacker #camping
Best Sights to See
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July 2, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Best Sights to See at America’s National Parks
#Rving #usnationalparks #Hiker #hiking #backpacker #camping
#Rving #usnationalparks #Hiker #hiking #backpacker #camping
