San Diego Union-Tribune

A steep climb up El Cajon Mountain is not for the faint of heart

I’ll admit it: I’ve been putting off this hike for months. I blamed the warm weather and told myself I didn’t have time for a six-hour trek, but the truth is that I knew El Cajon Mountain was going to ...
Daily Reporter

NASA’s Perseverance rover on Mars begins steep climb to rim of a crater

NEW YORK (AP) — NASA’s Perseverance rover is tackling a steep new challenge on Mars. The six-wheeled rover has spent the last 3 1/2 years roaming around the bottom of a crater. On Tuesday, it began ...
San Diego Union-Tribune

Try this steep climb overlooking Mission Trails and the San Diego River

Mission Trails Regional Park is home to quintessential chaparral vegetation, the San Diego River and a popular rock climbing crag — all of which can be explored on this moderately challenging hike.
AOL

A Hiker's Path: A steep climb for an awesome view in my favorite Indiana state forest

I recently made a visit to one of my favorite state forests: Jackson-Washington State Forest. Jackson-Washington State Forest encompasses nearly 18,000 acres in Jackson and Washington counties in the ...