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Rob Bignell, Hiking Trail Guidebook Author

@hittinthetrail.bsky.social

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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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Rob Bignell, Hiking Trail Guidebook Author @hittinthetrail.bsky.social · Jul 24

Must-see Wonders at Indiana Dunes National Park
#OptOutside #indianadunesnps #nwindiana #indiana
www.amazon.com/Best-Sights-...

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liprap @liprap.bsky.social · Jul 14

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.

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Amy Jo (AJ) Cousins @ajcousins.bsky.social · Jul 17

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

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James Hughes @dystopian-fashion.bsky.social · Jul 19

Chicago skyline seen from 50 miles away at Indiana Dunes

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The Summers @travelingbellies.bsky.social · Jul 21

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

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Rob Bignell, Hiking Trail Guidebook Author @hittinthetrail.bsky.social · Jul 24

Best Day Hikes at Great Smoky Mountains National Park
#hiking #tennessee #greatsmokymountains #hikenc #backpacker
www.amazon.com/Sights-Great...

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Dave Berthiaume @daveberthiaumephoto.com · Jul 24

Fall in the Great Smoky Mountains

#photography #landscape #landscapephotography #fall #fallcolor #waterfall

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Hawaiian-ish Kelly🐸🌺💙🇺🇸 @hawaiian-ishkelly.bsky.social · Jul 22

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🥺

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Katrina Phillips @katrinaphillips.bsky.social · Jul 22

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

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Tanya @tsmozart.bsky.social · Jul 21

Abrams Falls, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, April 2025.
#photography #abramsfalls #greatsmokymountainnationalpark #waterfall

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Rob Bignell, Hiking Trail Guidebook Author @hittinthetrail.bsky.social · Jul 2

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
www.amazon.com/dp/0996162526

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Dirk @dirkross.bsky.social · Jun 22

'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.

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Adilson Mikami @adilsonmikami.bsky.social · Jun 24

Sequoia National Park in California

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Holger Seidl @7and7.bsky.social · Jul 2

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 !

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Ron Stonebear Shields @stonebear4747.bsky.social · Jul 1

Mule deer resting beneath the Grizzly Giant Sequoia in Yosemite National Park, CA.

Photo credit: Koos Dansen

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Rob Bignell, Hiking Trail Guidebook Author @hittinthetrail.bsky.social · Jul 2

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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Carmel de Bertaut @carmeldb.bsky.social · Jun 19

Yellow-billed magpie (Pica nuttalli) at Pinnacles National Park, San Benito County, California.
#birds
#wildlife
#magpies
#corvids
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Iamme @ikendraw.bsky.social · Jun 22

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

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Mark C Stevens @thormark.bsky.social · Jun 29

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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Queen_Louise👽 @queenlouise04.bsky.social · Jun 29

Went to Pinnacles National Park to clear my head.
#nationalpark
#PinnaclesNationalPark
#getoutside
#mentalhealthday

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Rob Bignell, Hiking Trail Guidebook Author @hittinthetrail.bsky.social · Jul 2

Top Sights to See at Joshua Tree National Park
#optoutside #joshuatree #california #hiking #backpacker #camping
www.amazon.com/gp/product/1...

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Tsun Maney (Leggy) @leggy.us · Jun 29

Joshua Tree National Park: After Dark (and just before, too!)

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Teddy P @teddyp1111.bsky.social · Jul 1

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

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pearlsandprose @carolewithane.bsky.social · Jul 1

Another #RockinTuesday, everyone. Boulders in Joshua Tree National Park. #photography #travel #California

Another #RockinTuesday, everyone. #photography #travel #California

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