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 …
*This post contains affiliate links 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 …
Visiting Glacier National Park for the first time can be overwhelming, but it is a hiker’s paradise and has a ton of great day hikes to choose from. So, where should you go? Which hikes should you do? Should you hike in one area, or can you visit multiple areas around the park? I get it. I was overwhelmed too, …
*This post contains affiliate links, so if you click through and make a purchase I make a small commission For many, the Lake of the Clouds Hut, in New Hampshire’s White Mountains, is a bucket list item. There are 3 huts along the Presidential Range run by the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC). The Madison spring hut, next to Mt. Madison, …
The Heather Lake trail is a scenic little lake and a great day hike that is a one and a half hour drive outside of Seattle. One of the first stops along the Mountain Loop highway, it is one lake in a chain in this area. It is also a very popular hike. So, if this is on your hiking …
*This post contains affiliate links. That means that when you click on one of my links and make a purchase I receive a small commission. Heading to the Adirondack High Peaks region of New York State? Interested in peak bagging or just want to challenge yourself with New York’s highest peaks? Though the tallest mountain is Mount Marcy, getting to …
*This post contains affiliate links. This means if you click and link and make a purchase, I make a small commission. If you are like me, you like to bring your dog along on your adventures. Whether that’s running, hiking, or kayaking, dog owners don’t want to leave their favorite adventure partner behind. But running and hiking can be hard …
*This post contains affiliate links, which means if you click on the link and purchase one of the products I receive a small commission South Dakota is home to two National Parks, Badlands National Park and Wind Cave National Park and the well known National Monument, Mount Rushmore. There are also several state parks, including Custer State Park, that are …
The West Tiger 3 Mountain trail is a great and challenging day hike in what are lovingly called the Issaquah Alps. This is one of the 60 hikes within 60 miles of the city of Seattle, written by Andrew Weber and Bryce Stevens. I have taken it upon myself to hike all of them and see which would land out …