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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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Must-see Wonders at Indiana Dunes National Park
#OptOutside #indianadunesnps #nwindiana #indiana
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July 24, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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View from Mt. Baldy, Indiana Dunes National Park.
View of Lake Michigan shore just southwest of Michigan City. Beautiful sands, blue waters, big cooling tower in the distance on the far right.
July 14, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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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
Photo of a bright orange-gold Prothonotary Warbler shining in the sun and sitting on the curved tip of a broken dried branch against a blurry background of brown and green marsh plants
July 17, 2025 at 1:43 AM
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Chicago skyline seen from 50 miles away at Indiana Dunes
July 19, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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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
July 21, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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Best Day Hikes at Great Smoky Mountains National Park
#hiking #tennessee #greatsmokymountains #hikenc #backpacker
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July 24, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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Fall in the Great Smoky Mountains

#photography #landscape #landscapephotography #fall #fallcolor #waterfall
July 24, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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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
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Moment of zen brought to you by Great Smoky Mountains National Park ⛰️
Sunlight filters through a leafy green canopy onto a narrow trail through the forest, bordered by mosses and ferns
July 22, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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Abrams Falls, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, April 2025.
#photography #abramsfalls #greatsmokymountainnationalpark #waterfall
July 21, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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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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July 2, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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'Holz (Alles aus)' #FotoVorschlag

#sequoianp
Im Sequoia National Park liegt ein umgestürzter Riesenbaum quer über eine Straße. Er wurde so ausgesägt, dass Autos "durch" und unter ihm her fahren können.
June 22, 2025 at 7:47 AM
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Sequoia National Park in California
June 24, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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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 !
July 2, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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Mule deer resting beneath the Grizzly Giant Sequoia in Yosemite National Park, CA.

Photo credit: Koos Dansen
July 1, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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Best Sights to See at America’s National Parks
#Rving #usnationalparks #Hiker #hiking #backpacker #camping
Best Sights to See
Visit Amazon's Best Sights to See Page and shop for all Best Sights to See books. Check out pictures, author information, and reviews of Best Sights to See
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July 2, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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Yellow-billed magpie (Pica nuttalli) at Pinnacles National Park, San Benito County, California.
#birds
#wildlife
#magpies
#corvids
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June 19, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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It was hard to capture the beauty of Pinnacles National Park, but it's an amazing place to see in person. Something new and uniquely interesting around every corner.
#Pinnacles #photography #NationalParks #hiking
June 22, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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Scenic Pinnacles National Park @PinnaclesNPS #Pinnacles #findyourpark #California #NikonD850 #VisitCalifornia flic.kr/p/2oQvBFW
Scenic Pinnacles National Park
A setting looking to the north while taking in views across the pinnacle formations present along this portion of the High Peaks Trail in Pinnacles National Park. My thought on composing this image wa...
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June 29, 2025 at 3:38 AM
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Went to Pinnacles National Park to clear my head.
#nationalpark
#PinnaclesNationalPark
#getoutside
#mentalhealthday
June 29, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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Top Sights to See at Joshua Tree National Park
#optoutside #joshuatree #california #hiking #backpacker #camping
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July 2, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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Joshua Tree National Park: After Dark (and just before, too!)
June 29, 2025 at 5:47 AM
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Just back from a trek to Joshua Tree National Park. That place rocks. Shout out to all the Rangers and volunteers who made my trip so positive. They do a great job. #NationalParksRock
July 1, 2025 at 1:17 AM
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Another #RockinTuesday, everyone. Boulders in Joshua Tree National Park. #photography #travel #California
Another #RockinTuesday, everyone. #photography #travel #California
July 1, 2025 at 5:53 PM