Backpacking

Getting a permit for the Half Dome cables in Yosemite is like winning the lottery - literally!... It uses a permit lottery system rather...

The West Fork of Oak Creek trail was one of our favorites in Sedona. It's a hike through a beautiful gorge which follows along...

Hiking to Havasu Falls was one of the most amazing backpacking trips I've ever been on. It's one of my favorite places on the...

As of 2022, Havasupai is still closed to visitors due to COVID Planning Your Trip to Havasu Falls and The Havasupai Reservation Havasu Falls and the...

Havasupai is a magical land marked by amazingly beautiful turquoise blue waters and brilliant red rock faces. Traveling to these waterfalls in Havasu Canyon...

Altitude sickness (also know as mountain sickness) is rarely fatal, but it will definitely put a damper on your travel plans. Avoid ruining days...

Foreboding, desolate, isolated, and brutally beautiful; Death Valley in the largest national part in the continental US at 140 miles long and 15 miles...

The John Muir Trail is a life long dream for many hikers. With incredible views and challenging terrain, hiking this 213 mile trail can...

If you like mud, rivers, slot canyons, awesome rock formations, and a vastly varied beautiful landscape, then this trip is for you! Paria Canyon...

Being properly hydrated when hiking or backpacking is not only vitally important for your health, but for your enjoyment as well. Dehydration can lead...

How Much Food Should I Take Backpacking? This will depend on your metabolism and how active you're being during your trip, but just for a...

The Lost Coast is an untouched pristine section of coastline where the forest marches to the sea and backpacking the Lost Coast Trail is...