“Climbing the Peaks,” from the photo stream of Mr.Enjoy. Caption: “The Pilgrim’s Path.” Locale: Madeira, in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Africa. Mr. Enjoy recommends this site for more on hiking there. (Sounds like a Best Hike candidate…

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“Shadows in the Col,” from the photo stream of 21mickrange. Taking a break before scrambling Runner Peak. Locale is Mt. Seymour Provincial Park in British Columbia, Canada. 21mickrange’s previous pic of the day is here

“Fernkloof night hiking,” from the photo stream of pjvrey. Locale is Fernkloof Nature Preserve, Magaliesberg, South Africa.

“Heatherbrook Canyon,” from the photo stream of mineral2. Caption: “This waterfall was at our drop-in point. During previous excursions into the canyon, this waterfall didn’t exist, so its one of many that only appear after a heavy rain.” Locale is…

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Rick linked to Crow‘s argument against taking a camera along on outdoor excursions. How I see it: PLUSES Sharing: I hike, my wife doesn’t, but she likes to see what I’m seeing out there. And my weekly photo essays have…

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“Favorite Window,” from the photo stream of Kathleen_A. That’s the Northern California coastline.

“Mr. Symmetry,” from the photo stream of paulnq. Caption: “Mule deer buck, unhurried and unworried.” (Paul is a 1997 Appalachian Trail thru-hiker.)

“Silhouette of Annie,” from the photo stream of Dru!. Caption: “Fortuitous lighting on Elk Mountain near Chilliwack. I seem to be lucking out with the good light lately! This is currently the shot that I would most like to revisit,…

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“Untitled,” from the photo stream of tenncyclist. The caption: “Rock and Ice formations on the trail in Frozen Head State Park.” The state park is in Tennessee’s Cumberland Mountains.