*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 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 …
*This post contains affiliate links, if you make a purchase I get a small commission The City of Cordova, which is more of a small town in Alaska, is an underrated destination that should be experienced by all adventure travelers. Nestled between mountains and the sea, this is the perfect place to see some of Alaska’s most iconic wildlife and …
*This post contains affiliate links, if you make a purchase I get a small commission The Azores Islands are a bit of an enigma to most. When you tell someone, you are heading to the Azores you tend to get blank stares in response, followed by “Where is that?” But trust me, it is one of the best places to …
*This post contains affiliate links, if you make a purchase I get a small commission Huddled alongside Olympic National Park is the Olympic National Forest, arguably just as beautiful as the national park, and a quintessential Pacific Northwest spot. Skip the permits, the crowds and the advanced bookings and head to the national forest, where you can find hiking for …
*This post contains affiliate links, if you make a purchase I get a small commission One of the highlights of Glacier National Park is the Going to the Sun Road located in the heart of Glacier National Park. Just the drive is worth going for. With winding roads, shear drop-offs and innumerable scenic viewpoints, it’s at the top things to …
*This post contains affiliate links, if you make a purchase I get a small commission Great Smoky Mountains National Park straddles Tennessee and North Carolina and consists of just over 522,000 acres of pure wilderness with old-growth forests and the Blue Ridge Mountains. It’s rugged, it’s remote, and it’s beautiful. It is also the most visited national park in the …
*This post contains affiliate links, if you make a purchase I get a small commission Whistler Blackcomb is not just the largest ski resort in North America, it’s one of the best and on many skier and snowboarders bucket lists. Located in British Columbia and home to the 2010 Winter Olympics, this double mountain will make you want to come …