Showing posts with label Hiking. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hiking. Show all posts

Sunday, August 21, 2022

Woman goes missing in flash floods near the Temple of Sinawava at Zion National Park in Utah

The National Park Service revealed that a flash flood at Zion National Park in Utah swept away many hikers. One of them was a woman who went missing. The authorities identified her as Jetal Agnihotri of Tucson, Arizona. It seems she did not return to her lodging after a day trip to the Narrows in the afternoon. The flash flood happened along the Virgin River known as the park's backbone. On receipt of information, park rangers arrived at the scene and discovered an injured hiker. The location was some distance away from the Temple of Sinawava. Rangers also came across a number of hikers trapped on high ground by the water. After initial search, all the hikers were thought to be accounted for. However, later, friends of Agnihotri discovered her absence. Hiker missing after flash flood at Utah’s Zion National Park.



The area where she went for the hike is known as the Narrows. Alongside it is the Riverside Walk. In view of the incident, these locations have been closed until further notice to facilitate the search. The authorities also canceled camping permits and certain hiking permits in the Virgin River Narrows. Friends of the missing woman revealed that Agnihotri was determined to see the Narrows on Friday in spite of the warnings of flash floods. Incidentally, her brother revealed she could not swim. The Narrows hike is popular. Here, visitors have to walk in the Virgin River through the Zion Canyon. This is about 20 to 30 feet wide in some places and there are possibilities of flash flooding. This is because of the surrounding topography that consists of bare rock. These do not have the ability to absorb water.



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Wednesday, December 24, 2014

For fitness freaks – holiday destinations of 2015 for you


#fitnessfreaks Fitness freaks are obsessed with remaining fit at all times – hence, even when they go on holidays or take vacations, they want to maintain the routine because in their opinion, getting fit is one of the best things about taking a break. This could be in the form of walking, paddling or swimming. Hence, they could consider the flowing five options to turn a holiday experience into a workout.
Hiking Cinque Terre in Italy – it consists of five small villages perched above the Ligurian Sea and date to the late medieval period – even today, these are inaccessible by road. Of course these are reachable by train and boat, but hiking is the best. It can provide a new experience since the hike between the towns, as one slowly descends from the rocky cliffs into each brightly painted fishing village, is unlike any other in the world.
It is an 18-Km hiking trail from Riomaggiore, the southernmost village, to the fifth town, Monterosso, and can take up to about five hours, depending on your fitness level.
Stand-up paddle-boarding in Milford Sound, New Zealand – this fitness exercise in the expansive beauty of South Island's Fiordland National Park makes the five-hour journey by car or tour bus from Queenstown a necessary feat to keep crowds at bay.
The weather in this area is slightly unpredictable and, if it rains it would mean the mountain's waterfalls will be going off, creating even more features to paddle towards. Of course, as an alternative, you can go kayaking – there are kayaking guides in the area to help out.
Snorkelling in St John's, US Virgin Islands – this is yet another option. It involves a quick trip to the US Virgin Islands, which is accessible only by ferry. It is home to the Virgin Islands National Park, which encompasses two-thirds of the island's area.
There are over 35 beaches to choose from, including Trunk Bay, which has an underwater snorkeling trail that guides swimmers while informing them about the various species of fish. Apart from this, there are other notable snorkeling spots on the isle namely, Hawknest Bay and Cinnamon Bay, which also has outstanding camping facilities. Sea turtles and rays can be found in Waterlemon Cay, accessible by the Leinster Bay Trail from the Annaberg Sugar Mill ruins. Rollerblading along 'The Strand', Los Angeles – this is yet another option. It can be said to be one of few locations that can provide a pedestrian-only route the length of which is almost a marathon. It is a 35-Km bike path running from Will Rogers State Beach in Pacific Palisades, California, to Torrance County Beach.
The route passes landmarks such as the Santa Monica Pier and Venice Beach's infamous boardwalk. Rental locations and public toilets pop up almost every half-mile.
Hiking in Patagonia, Chile – it boasts of over 2000-Km of paths, spectacular vistas and unique natural phenomena and is a great idea for novice hikers or experienced trekkers alike. The Torres del Paine National Park in Southern Chile provides more than 181,000ha to explore, with many of the more seasoned hikers choosing the "W Route", which can be broken up into a series of day hikes. The first leg of "W" Route is Mirador Las Torres, the iconic four-stone peaks so often featured in photographs of the region.