michael shepherd jordan
Writer | Photographer | Adventurer
Welcome to my hiking blog where I feature my adventures hiking Missouri and around the USA. Each post features YouTube hiking videos of me on the trail, photos, custom maps, and my trail review.
Pleasantly Surprised with Lone Wolf Trail in Castlewood State Park
I get out early and hike Lone Wolf Trail in Castlewood State Park. At 2.1 miles Lone Wolf is the shortest trail I’ve hiked at Castlewood, and while I was skeptical at first by the end I was won over and wishing it was longer. One again, Castlewood did not disappoint.
Sandstone Canyon Trail | Don Robinson State Park | Missouri
Wild and woolly Sandstone Canyon Trail in Don Robinson State Park in Jefferson County, Missouri. Don Robinson State Park is an 800 acre park that lies within the LaBarque Creek Natural Area and was donated to Missouri State Parks in 2012 by St. Louis businessman Don Robinson.
SNOW HIKE | Three Sisters Park | Evergreen Colorado
Got to love a good snow hike! Today we’re exploring Alderfer / Three Sisters Park in Evergreen Colorado and hiking Three Sisters Loop which has three snowy peaks and the Brothers Lookout. This day hike is 1 hour from Denver and it’s just gorgeous being surrounded by the beautiful Evergreen Colorado snow. Definitely a highlight hike with friends.
Hiking 9 Miles in Staunton State Park with Friends | Colorado | Part 2
Welcome back to the second half of our hike through Staunton State Park near Conifer, Colorado. In this section my friends and I hike to the top of the final scenic overlook, through an enchanting aspen grove, and to Staunton’s Old Mill which was built in the 1800s. We also get barked at by a not too friendly squirrel. Thanks for joining us on this hike!
Hiking 9 Miles in Staunton State Park with Friends | Colorado | Part 1
Staunton State Park is Colorado’s newest state park and is located near Conifer, Colorado, about 45 minutes from Denver. If you’re looking for where to hike near Denver this is perfect day hiking in Colorado.
Hiking Vital Link Trail to Verdugo Peak | Relaxing Hiking Video
If you’ve ever wondered where to hike in Los Angeles or Burbank, let me introduce you to my favorite hiking trail in LA: Vital Link Trail to Verdugo Peak in Wildwood Canyon. This Burbank hiking trail is a toughy, but on a clear day you get gorgeous 360 views of the San Fernando Valley, Angeles National Forest, and even Downtown LA. It’s a steep hike, and for sure one of the hardest hikes in LA, in my opinion though, 100 percent worth it!
Sunset Malibu Hike Corral Canyon Trail | Nature Hiking Sounds
Whats Malibu like? Today I’m showing you as I hike one of Malibu’s top scenic spots Corral Canyon Trail for a sunset Malibu hike. Malibu isn’t cheap, but one of the cheap things to do in Malibu is go hiking on one of the Malibu hiking trails. The Corral Canyon Trail offers amazing Malibu ocean views and if you’re wondering where to watch the sunset in Malibu, it’s a great spot!
Castle Rock Trail in Big Bear California | Relaxing Hiking Video
If you’re wondering where to hike in Big Bear, California, Castle Rock Trail is a moderate 2.5 mile hike and is considered one of the best hikes in Big Bear because of the full 360 view of Big Bear Lake you get at the top of Castle Rock.
Meramec Greenway Trail Hike Near St. Louis | Nature Hiking Sounds
The Al Foster Trail is part of the Meramec Greenway Trail which lies along the Meramec River bottomlands park of St. Louis County’s 273-acre lower Meramec Park. There’s no talking on my hike as I simply enjoy the relaxing nature sounds of the Missouri wildlife.