Tag Archives: High Kick

Kick of the Week: Seattle

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Nick

Our favorites: Do: Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park (in Pioneer Square) Do: Underground Tour See: Columbia Tower (view from the 73rd floor) Eat: Breakfast – 5 Spot Eat: Lunch – Delicatus Eat: Dinner – Staple & Fancy (family style supper a must!)

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Desert Southwest – By the numbers

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Neil
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Kick of the Week: Los Angeles

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Nick

Our favorites: Do: Getty Villa Do: Petersen Automotive Museum See: Griffith Observatory Eat: Brunch – Kokomo Cafe Eat: Dinner – Father’s Office (great beer selection)

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National Park Kick: Zion

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Neil

Our favorites: Stay: Zion Park Motel (family-owned, centrally located) Eat: Breakfast – Mean Bean Coffee House Do: Angels Landing Trail (5 strenuous miles, with spectacular 360 deg. views of Zion Canyon at trail end – last half-mile not for anyone … Continue reading →

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National Park Kick: Bryce Canyon

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Neil

Our favorites: Do: Figure-Eight Trail (6 miles – a combination of Navajo, Peekaboo and Queen’s Garden trails). A great way to explore and see Bryce Amphitheater from all angles. Do: Bristlecone Loop Trail – easy mile-long trail at Rainbow Point … Continue reading →

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National Park Kick: Grand Canyon

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Neil

Our favorites: Do: Bright Angel Trail to Plateau Point (12 miles; 3,000′ elevation change – very strenuous and worth every bit!) Eat: Dinner – El Tovar Dining Room

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National Park Kick: Joshua Tree

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Neil

Our favorites: Do: Ryan Mountain Trail; 49 Palms Trail Eat: Brunch – Crossroads Cafe (Joshua Tree, CA) Stay: Harmony Motel (Twentynine Palms, CA)

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Kick of the Week: San Francisco

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Neil

Our favorites: Do: Alcatraz (book well ahead!) Do: Bike rental in Golden Gate Park (Wheel Fun Rentals) See: Coit Tower (view from the top) Drink: Top of the Mark Eat: Brunch – Squat & Gobble Eat: Dinner – L’Ardoise

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Kick of the Week: New Orleans

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Neil

Our favorites: Do: Voodoo/Cemetery walking tour (ask for Creole Gwen, and beware of Priestess Miriam!) Do: Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Preserve Drink: Cure See: Louisiana State Museum  – Katrina and Beyond exhibit Eat: Brunch – The Lucky Ladle Eat: Dinner – Sylvain

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Kick of the Week: Milwaukee

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Nick

Our favorites: Do: Miller Brewery Tour, Pabst Mansion Drink: Bryant’s Cocktail Lounge See: Milwaukee Art Museum Eat: Trocadero (brunch); Coquette Café (dinner)

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