Nothing like the ocean for adventure

The 120-mile Florida Keys island chain is home to the continental United States' only living-coral barrier reef. This teeming backbone of marine life runs the length of the Keys about five miles offshore and offers Florida Keys scuba diving vacation memories that last a lifetime. Our coral formations are famous for their abundance of fish, from impressive schools of blue-striped grunts to toothy green moray eels. The U.S. government established the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary to protect our marine habitat. Preserving the reef is a top priority for a good reason. There is ...

Ahihi and La Perouse Bay Marine Reserve, Maui

Makena Alanui Road, Makena - South Maui This marine preserve encompasses all the shoreline from Ahihi Bay to La Perouse Bay. It is a private, secluded, scuba and snorkel paradise with some of the clearest waters in Maui. There are no land facilities but the clear water and its mixture of coral and lava make for memorable underwater views. The shoreline is very rocky so there is little sand to cloud the water. The rugged landscape and underwater formations were formed during the last lava flow from Mount Haleakala in 1790. . Directions: Ahihi Bay is about 1.5 miles south of the Maui ...

Hiking in the Rockies during Spring is glorious

We bring you the best adventure hikes on the planet. The Southwest trails are near Grand Lake, and can be accessed via highway 34. Bakerville Loveland Trail Big Meadows Blue Lake Bowen Lake A long, gradual climb through thick forest to the lake. Bowen Pass Bowen Pass is part of the Arapahoe National Forest, and is a steep, short hike from Bowen Lake. Butler Gulch Snowshoe, telemark and cross-country ski. Cascade Falls Coney Creek Road - Winter Unplowed 4x4 road open to snowshoeing, cross country skiing, and snowmobiles. Continental Divide National Scenic Trail On November 10,1978, the President signed the "National Parks and Recreation ...

Diving is an endless love of ours

Most of our planet is underwater, sounds like more adventures to be had... A small statue of Buddha sits at the southern end of Davis Reef. Schools of fish here can be so dense so as to block your view. Underwater photographers love this site, and call it the most picturesque reef in the Keys. Victory Reef is a favorite of both beginner and advanced divers. It has everything a sports diver would want, including walls, vast numbers of corals, caves, sand channels with ledges and all kinds of sharks, fish, eels and turtles. The Eagle wreck ...

French’s Reef, Florida Keys

FRENCH REEF Depth Range: Shallow to 100 feet Experience Level: Novice to Advanced Location: 25º02.06 80º21.00 An exceptionally beautiful site, the ever popular reef is crammed full of caves, canyons, ledges, tunnels and swim-throughs. French Reef is home to innumerable fish species. Certified divers can choose from a number of gorgeous diving locations: Name Location ...

Mountain Biking Adventures of all shapes and sizes

Grand County provides some of the best mountain biking opportunities in Colorado. Winter Park, Colorado alone boasts over 600 miles of marked, mapped and user-friendly trails, contributing to its apropos nickname “Mountain Bike Capital, USA.” From high mountain peaks to beautiful river valleys, single tracks to back country roads, there are opportunities for all ages and skill levels. For complete information on mountain biking and trails in each of the four main areas of Grand County, Colorado as well as the many local vendors providing bike sales, rentals and repair, please contact each ...

Long Key camping area with view, Florida

The Spanish named this island "Cayo Vivora" or Rattlesnake Key because its shape resembles a snake with its jaws open. In the early 20th century, Long Key was the site of a luxurious fishing resort that was destroyed during the Labor Day Hurricane of 1935. Today, visitors can explore this island by canoeing through a chain of lagoons or hiking two land-based trails. The Golden Orb Trail leads visitors through five natural communities to an observation tower that provides a panoramic view of the island and its profusion of plant and animal life. ...

Icebergs to Swamp, Trailhoncho covers it all

A nice day out paddling at Steven J Foster Swamp. Lots of gators! Named after songwriter Stephen Foster, this remote park is a primary entrance to the famed Okefenokee Swamp and is one of the most intriguing areas in Georgia. Moss-laced cypress trees reflect off the black swamp waters, providing breathtaking scenery. Visitors can look for alligators, turtles, raccoon, black bear, deer, birds and numerous other creatures while on the park’s elevated boardwalk trail or on a guided pontoon boat trip. More adventurous visitors may wish to rent motorized boats, canoes or kayaks for further ...

Bahia Honda is great for camping, snorkeling, and diving

The 2.5-mile (4.0 km) natural, white sand beach was rated the #1 beach in 1992 in the United States by "Dr. Beach" Stephen Leatherman (the first Florida beach to be so honored), making it popular for swimming. A nature trail near the park’s oceanside beach skirts a tidal lagoon before passing through a coastal hardwood hammock. Bicycling and inline skating can be done on the park’s 3.5-mile (5.6 km) paved road, and there are several fishing and picnicking spots in the area. Kayaks and snorkeling gear can be rented at the park, and boat trips for snorkeling on the reef are ...

Black Rock night dive, Maui

The Black Rock night dive has become famous for all the activity that goes on after the sun has set. And during the day Is a beginner to intermediate Scuba Site with depths to 32 feet. Entrance to the dive is about a 5 minute easy walk from the parking lot to the north side entrance. And about the same walk to the South side entrance. There is a wall and diverse reef system and approximately 10 resident Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles. This site has one of the most diverse fish populations on Maui, and was rated one of the ...

Paddling Alaskan style

When playing on the surface always remember it's what you don't see that makes things interesting too. Prince William Sound, protected from the stormy Gulf of Alaska weather, has some of the best Alaska sea kayaking and the greatest diversity of wildlife habitat along the entire northern Pacific Coast. Check out one of our online videos to learn more about Prince ...

The Cathedral, Maui

1st Cathedral The first of 2 great cavernous scuba diving sites, 1st Cathedral is set up as a large room with many openings for light and sealife. The ceiling of the cathedral has many holes to bring in light and make this site a fantastic place to photograph. Inside is an alter-like boulder and a tube coral and sponge covered pinnacle in shades of orange and red. Outside of the cathedral is a 60 foot high arch and wall that makes this dive even more interesting. 2nd Cathedral From the main vaulted arch, 2nd Cathedral is sectioned ...

Bahia Honda sunset, Florida

Featuring an award winning beach and historic bridge, Bahia Honda State Park at mile marker 37 in the Florida Keys has become a favorite destination for visitors to our island paradise. The park, encompassing over 500 acres and an offshore island offers some of the best snorkeling and and beachcombing in Florida. The perfect and quiet getaway for the entire family. Bahia Honda State Park is located Oceanside on US Hwy. 1 and MM 37 on Bahia Honda Key. The quickest way to get to us from most places is to take ...

Adventure on Land and Water

Welcome to Trailhoncho, Your Virtual Guide to Adventure in the Great Outdoors. Hiking Diving, Paddling, and Mtn. Biking action from around the globe, brought to you right here in these very pages.

Trailhoncho is dedicated to all those souls out there who enjoy the great outdoors and traveling as much as we do. Explore Trails and Features with us every month. High resolution Virtual Trail Maps and images of : National Parks, Forests, Dive sites, Waterways, & Wilderness Areas, backcountry trails & camping, Mt. biking trails, and ancient sites through out the World!

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