Before thousands of climbers ascended Mount Whitney every year, a group of Buffalo Soldiers reached the summit in 1903. The first African Americans to climb the mountain also built its first summit trail. Enthralled by the grand scenery, Captain Charles Young committed to “preserving these mountains just as they are.” Under Young’s command, Buffalo Soldiers… Continue reading Bring on the map makeover
Month: November 2020
Hike to San Antonio Falls
Trailhead: Logging museum at White Pines just outside Arnold Length: 4.5 miles one way; 9 miles round trip Time: 3-4 hours round trip Dog-friendly? Yes! Getting there: From town of Arnold, take a left on Blagen Road and proceed for one mile to the trailhead at the Logging Museum. If you do this hike in… Continue reading Hike to San Antonio Falls
California cyclists complete cross-country excursion
On the toughest bicycle trek any of them had tried, Day 7 ranked as the toughest day. As the team pedaled on State Route 375 through Nevada’s hottest desert, July temperatures soared well into triple digits. Four cyclists biked nine straight hours on a shadeless road. So relentlessly shone the sun that they used the… Continue reading California cyclists complete cross-country excursion