Of Utah’s Mighty 5, Zion National Park is probably the most popular and consistently makes the lists of best national parks. So, if you are heading to this famous park make sure you are prepared before you go. Park History The area that is now known as Zion National Park was once hunting grounds for natives before fur trappers and …
Many people haven’t heard of the Skagit River Valley, unless you are from Washington State. But this region, just a little over an hour north of Seattle has so much to offer. The people are extremely welcoming and it’s a beautiful mixture of fields and mountains. Many people come for the annual Skagit Valley Tulip Festival in April, stopping in …
I was born and raised in Nova Scotia but it wasn’t until I was an adult that I visited the Cabot Trail in the Cape Breton Highlands. I had actually never spent time on Cape Breton island, nonetheless the Cabot Trail. People always told me how beautiful it was and how it was one of their favorite places to visit. …
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; …