Ogden, for me, was a happy surprise, and a definite hidden gem. It turned out to be the perfect “home base” during my trip to Utah. Close to all the outdoor adventures I could want, walkable, and had some amazing food. During my first trip to Utah, where I hiked the Mighty 5 National Parks, I was pretty disappointed in …
New Jersey has a surprising number of places to get out into nature and many different ways to do it. I mean it is the garden state for a reason. From hiking to bird watching to visiting the beach, you just need to look outside the parkway. Another great way to get around is biking. The state has a lot …
*This post contains affiliate links, if you make a purchase I get a small commission During my hike on the Presidential Traverse trail a lot of people asked me if I was afraid to solo hike. I also had a lot of worried loved ones, who openly told me they thought it was a bad idea. It got me thinking …
*This post contains affiliate links, if you make a purchase I get a small commission One of the most majestic places to see along the Snake River is Hells Canyon. A ten-mile wide canyon with scenic vistas, the deepest point at 7, 993 feet, almost 2,000 feet deeper than the Grand Canyon. It is North America’s deepest river gorge. Makes …
*This post contains affiliate links, if you make a purchase I get a small commission The south island of New Zealand is filled with incredible beauty, culture, food, and people and has been one of the best places I have ever been. There’s a ton to explore but you will need a rental car to get around (and then you …
*This post contains affiliate links, if you make a purchase I get a small commission When you think of New Jersey the first thing that comes to mind is the Jersey Shore and the turnpike, not hiking and nature. But I am constantly pleasantly surprised at all the hiking opportunities and forces of nature that occur in this state. It …
*This post contains affiliate links, if you make a purchase I get a small commission The Azores islands are one of those yet to be discovered, off the radar, destinations with some of the most spectacular scenery you will ever see. The most well-known and most populated island, São Miguel island, is most people’s first stop on their Azores journey. …
*This post contains affiliate links, if you make a purchase I get a small commission The island of São Miguel, one of nine in the middle of the Atlantic, has beautiful landscape, lots of hiking trails, and great cities like Ponta Delgada. There is so much to see and do on this island, it can be hard to choose. But …
*This post contains affiliate links, if you make a purchase I get a small commission The city of Vancouver is a vibrant major city on the west coast Canadian that boasts a ton of things to do from outdoor activities to city vibes. Vancouver is also within the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm and should be recognized as such. …
*This post contains affiliate links, if you make a purchase I get a small commission I’m from a very small Canadian town in Nova Scotia called Digby. Known for its scallops (which are amazing by the way) and the highest tides in the world. What it hasn’t been known for is its hiking trails. But that seems to be changing …