https://www.baldhiker.com Travel, Walks, Retreats & Experiences Thu, 21 Dec 2023 21:03:35 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://www.baldhiker.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/cropped-FAV-512X512-3-32x32.png https://www.baldhiker.com 32 32 https://www.baldhiker.com/bench-and-snow-lake-trail-on-mount-rainer-washington/ https://www.baldhiker.com/bench-and-snow-lake-trail-on-mount-rainer-washington/#respond Thu, 21 Dec 2023 21:03:32 +0000 https://www.baldhiker.com/?p=60078 When a day on Mt. Rainier is filled with clouds or fog, I like to switch to one of the lower elevation hikes. The major hikes at Paradise start at 5,000 feet, so when choosing...]]> https://www.baldhiker.com/bench-and-snow-lake-trail-on-mount-rainer-washington/feed/ 0 https://www.baldhiker.com/first-battle-of-manassas-trail-loop-virginia/ https://www.baldhiker.com/first-battle-of-manassas-trail-loop-virginia/#respond Tue, 21 Nov 2023 19:05:38 +0000 https://www.baldhiker.com/?p=59380 I recently had the opportunity to visit the historic site of the First Battle of Manassas. Stepping onto the hallowed grounds where this pivotal Civil War clash took place, I couldn’t help but be captivated...]]> https://www.baldhiker.com/first-battle-of-manassas-trail-loop-virginia/feed/ 0 https://www.baldhiker.com/a-road-trip-adventure-through-quebec-and-ontario/ https://www.baldhiker.com/a-road-trip-adventure-through-quebec-and-ontario/#respond Thu, 05 Oct 2023 18:19:44 +0000 https://www.baldhiker.com/?p=59059 Canada, with its vast landscapes is the perfect place for a road trip adventure. This summer I flew to the vibrant city of Montreal before picking up a car and heading through the heart of...]]> https://www.baldhiker.com/a-road-trip-adventure-through-quebec-and-ontario/feed/ 0 https://www.baldhiker.com/pinnacle-peak-trail-mt-rainier-washington/ https://www.baldhiker.com/pinnacle-peak-trail-mt-rainier-washington/#respond Wed, 23 Aug 2023 19:44:16 +0000 https://www.baldhiker.com/?p=58603 When I want to hike a less busy trail in mid-summer while still getting great views, I head to Pinnacle Peak Trail at Mt. Rainier National Park. When the mountain is “out” as we say...]]> https://www.baldhiker.com/pinnacle-peak-trail-mt-rainier-washington/feed/ 0 https://www.baldhiker.com/the-coho-ferry-to-victoria-canada-from-port-angeles-washington/ https://www.baldhiker.com/the-coho-ferry-to-victoria-canada-from-port-angeles-washington/#comments Tue, 11 Jul 2023 21:30:41 +0000 https://www.baldhiker.com/?p=58120 When I have a free weekend, one of my favorite trips is to the city of Victoria in British Columbia Province, Canada. The city is filled with so much to do, from the Royal BC...]]> https://www.baldhiker.com/the-coho-ferry-to-victoria-canada-from-port-angeles-washington/feed/ 3 https://www.baldhiker.com/glenstone-museum-where-art-and-nature-merge-in-harmony/ https://www.baldhiker.com/glenstone-museum-where-art-and-nature-merge-in-harmony/#respond Thu, 22 Jun 2023 18:04:38 +0000 https://www.baldhiker.com/?p=57636 Nestled in the serene landscape of Potomac, Maryland, Glenstone Museum stands as a testament to the harmonious blend of art, architecture, and nature. With its diverse collection of artworks, breathtaking wildflower trails, and seamless integration...]]> https://www.baldhiker.com/glenstone-museum-where-art-and-nature-merge-in-harmony/feed/ 0 https://www.baldhiker.com/an-afternoon-in-seattle-nibbles-and-arts/ https://www.baldhiker.com/an-afternoon-in-seattle-nibbles-and-arts/#respond Sun, 05 Mar 2023 21:23:00 +0000 https://www.baldhiker.com/?p=56769 While Seattle is known for misty, cool winters, there is plenty to do indoors when the weather is damp. One of my favorite ways to spend time in Seattle is to take in a concert,...]]> https://www.baldhiker.com/an-afternoon-in-seattle-nibbles-and-arts/feed/ 0 https://www.baldhiker.com/paradise-inn-mount-rainier-washington/ https://www.baldhiker.com/paradise-inn-mount-rainier-washington/#respond Wed, 14 Dec 2022 18:27:26 +0000 https://www.baldhiker.com/?p=56488 The Paradise Inn sits at 5,400 feet elevation on the south slopes of Mount Rainier’s high mountain meadows. Designated one of the “Grand Lodges” of the National Park system, it provides easy access to multiple...]]> https://www.baldhiker.com/paradise-inn-mount-rainier-washington/feed/ 0 https://www.baldhiker.com/cabrillo-national-monument-san-diego-california/ https://www.baldhiker.com/cabrillo-national-monument-san-diego-california/#respond Fri, 28 Oct 2022 17:40:06 +0000 https://www.baldhiker.com/?p=55372 Cabrillo National Monument is located in California, at the south end of a peninsula that wraps around the San Diego Bay’s entrance. From this stunning location on Point Loma, sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean,...]]> https://www.baldhiker.com/cabrillo-national-monument-san-diego-california/feed/ 0 https://www.baldhiker.com/a-visit-to-the-united-states-library-of-congress/ https://www.baldhiker.com/a-visit-to-the-united-states-library-of-congress/#respond Wed, 14 Sep 2022 12:57:03 +0000 https://www.baldhiker.com/?p=54590 The Library of Congress, the National Library of the United States, is situated in the Thomas Jefferson Building on Capitol Hill. I had spent the morning doing a tour of the US Capitol itself so...]]> https://www.baldhiker.com/a-visit-to-the-united-states-library-of-congress/feed/ 0