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Rexburg Nature Park
Rexburg, Idaho
0.8 miles NW of Rexburg, IdahoRexburg Nature Park:
Life can be stressful, annoying, or just not good. Sometimes, it takes a moment to simply get away from the non-sense of this world; to gather yourself and seek peace and tranquility. That option is around the corner; you drive and see a trail, so you park and walk on the trail. As you walk, there's trees and sunlight shining on the leaves. You walk further and see a pond with ducks (both green and brown) and families sitting on the green grass with their kids; they watch, feed the ducks and take pictures with a smile on their face.
You go back to your vehicle and reminisce what you saw. Close to the south fork of the Teton River, is a nature park that isn't crowded with college students or infested with incoming traffic but a 15 acre park that was made so you can take your family or acquaintances for a picnic or a social gathering and enjoy; you also have the option to ride your bike or to jog on the trails.
The park is next to the Claire Boyle skate park, a beautiful golf course next to the fairgrounds and a 9 hole Frisbee golf course.
Features:
-Playground for the kids
-Fishing ponds ( A valid fishing license is required); fishing ponds for children as well.
-Wildlife and wildflowers
For more information and questions:
| Phone | 208-359-3020 Ext. 0 |
Tom's Thumb Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
15.6 miles NE of Scottsdale, ArizonaTom's Thumb Trail is a popular trail on the McDowell Sonoran Preserve due to its unique thumb-like granite rock formation. This is a 4.7 out-and-back, intermediate trail because of its 1,200 ft. elevation gain, and its rocky, gravel trail.
Start from the Tom's Thumb trailhead, the northernmost trailhead in the McDowell Mountains (you can hike from Gateway trailhead, but it's an additional 5 mile hike). This trailhead has plenty of parking and restrooms, however, no water sources, so be sure to bring lots of water with you before you take off.
Basically immediately into the hike starts the switchbacks and elevation gain, that essentially continues until you reach the thumb. There will be markers for other trails along the way, but there is no connecting trail, just stay on the main path. Once you make it to the thumb (catch your breath and massage out your aching calves and quads), enjoy the stunning views seen from the top. There are plenty of spots to sit or explore.
You'll return to the trailhead the way you came. Be aware that it is steep on the way down, so proper footwear is encouraged to avoid falls or accidents. This trail is pet friendly.
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