Self described as "Curious and Wondrous Travel Destinations", A definitive guidebook and tour-guide to the world's most wondrous places, offering travel tips, articles, strange facts, and unique events.

experienced author, trail builder and hiker, Cris Hazzard. Guides for beginners, gear recommendations with a focus on hikes Southern California (Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange County), Joshua Tree, Grand Canyon, Zion, Yosemite, plus downloadable GPX files. Also firm no-AI stance.(cross-category)

One of the longest-running trail blogs, provides up-to-date route guides, find-a-hike map, park news, trail recommendations, photography focused on California(cross-category)

mountaineering-focused wiki and forum where climbers and hikers contribute routes, peak conditions, and trip reports for thousands of summits worldwide.(cross-category)

Award winning travel guide for comprehensive information when planning trips and discovering various destinations and activities across Oregon.