Great Sand Dunes National Park is by far the most unique national park I have been to. It is so completely unlike the others. As I drove up towards the park, still several miles out I could see it in the distance. I shock of white in the middle of nothing but green and mountain. At first I had to …
One of the best things about visiting Yellowstone National Park is being able to witness its incredible wildlife. There are a ton of docuseries and documentaries about the wildlife of this country’s oldest national park but there is nothing like witnessing it firsthand. So, what kinds of wildlife might you encounter during a trip to Yellowstone National Park and where …
*This is a collaborative post When it comes to travel, many people tend to flock to popular destinations like Paris, Bali, or New York City. While these more mainstream destinations offer incredible experiences, countless hidden gems around the world offer equally amazing, if not more unique experiences – with fewer people. In this guide, we’ll explore some of the most …
Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the most popular national parks in the country. There is a ton of options for hiking, from shorter day hikes with great alpine lake views to longer backpacking trips. One of the most popular and scenic places to spend the day is along the Bear Lake Road Corridor. Here you can explore multiple …
Lake Twentytwo is one of my favorite day hikes in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest and only about one and a half hour northeast of Seattle. But because it’s such a beautiful alpine lake and perfect day hike, it is also one of the most popular hikes along the Mountain Loop Highway. Getting to Lake TwentyTwo The Lake 22 trailhead …
As I stood misty eyed in the early morning just after the sun had peeked over the hoodoos, looking into the amphitheater in Bryce Canyon national park, I remembered how everyone kept saying that hiking all of the Utah Mighty 5 National Parks on one trip was not easily done. Not unless you have extra time to spend in the …
I saw a commercial one day touting the beauty of Utah’s Mighty 5 National Parks and it was instant love. I had to hike Utah’s national parks. It became a serious bucket list item, right up there with “Hike the Camino” and “Climb Mount Kilimanjaro.” The best time to visit the parks is in the fall and for good reason; …
Grand Canyon National Park is not only a beautiful national park the grand canyon is one of the 7 natural wonders of the world. There’s a lot to see here and plenty of ways to enjoy the park, from hiking the rim to rim, to kayaking the Colorado river. You can even just take a scenic drive through the park …
Located in the Atlantic Ocean and the central group of the 9 islands in the Azores archipelago, the island of Pico doesn’t seem to get as much love as some of the other Azores islands. Second in size to São Miguel, though still a small island, and still fairly young, this volcanic island has a lot to offer. Most come …
Pico Island is part of the central group of nine Azores Islands and is the youngest and second largest island in the Azores archipelago and one of the most unique places on earth. With evidence of recent volcanic activity and a thriving Azorean culture, this island is a must visit on any trip to the Azores. These are my top …