About Us

Hmmmmmm. Not sure how much info I want to give out.

If you have any questions or comments for us, you can contact us on our Facebook public page "Western U.S. Hiking" (link) or the Comments page.

Obviously, we are both very active people who love the outdoors. However, we have distinctive interests when we are out and about. B especially enjoys the biological side of exploring the outdoors-finding and identifying species of trees, bushes, and wildflowers. Z especially enjoys panoramic views and the mental relaxation that comes with the solitude of the wilderness. We are both drawn to water, either in the form of lakes or streams, which probably stems from our professional interests as hydrologists. Therefore, most of the hikes we do either follow a stream and/or visit at least one lake. Lately, Z has also become very interested in waterfalls which is reflected in the hundreds that are on the website, most of which we visited in the last few years.

For seven years our outdoor adventures focused in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of Nevada and California before moving east, then back west, and then north. We enjoy exploring all areas of the West, especially National Parks, when we find some time for an extended trip. We hope to continue traveling and exploring for many decades to come no matter where our current home resides.