Top 5 Must See Attractions in Yosemite National Park

There are so many beautiful things to see in Yosemite, it's hard to narrow it down, especially if you only have a few days...

Guide to Visiting White Pocket, Vermilion Cliffs National Monument

White Pocket is such a cool area - it feels like you're walking on another planet! The ribbons of orange, yellow, and white layers...

Kings Creek Falls Trail

The most popular short hike in Lassen National Park, and for good reason! This is a relatively easy and beautiful hike with huge views!...

Calculating Calories: How Much Food To Take Backpacking

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...

Bixby Bridge Near Big Sur

Bixby Creek Bridge is one of the most famous and admired bridges due to it's stunning appearance and impressive architecture situated against the California...

Guide to Visiting Horseshoe Bend

: I revisited horseshoe bend in 2018 after having visited it 7years before. Below is my account from 7 years ago with updates as...

The Big Trees Trail

The park services didn't exactly think outside the box much when naming this trail. It's not much of a hike, but it is a...

Lower Calf Creek Falls Hike, Escalante UT

Lower Calf Creek Falls is a great day hike! Located in the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument near Escalante Utah, this hike weaves through impressive...

Colby Canyon to Josephine Peak and Strawberry Peak

Colby Canyon offers a scenic route up to both Josephine Peak and Strawberry Peak (most challenging peak in the front range of the San...

Peek-a-Boo Gulch & Spooky Gulch (Slot Canyons)

The hike through Peek-a-boo Gulch and Spooky Gulch is so fun!! While you can do them separately, they are usually done together as a...

Hiking Mosaic Canyon in Death Valley

Hiking Mosaic Canyon is one of the best ways to introduce you to the unique beauty of Death Valley. It has a diverse range...

Hiking Boynton Canyon Trail, Sedona

Boynton Canyon trail in Sedona is a popular box canyon that doesn't disappoint! It's one of the most scenic box canyons that make Arizona...

Buckskin Gulch Hiking & Backpacking Guide

Hiking through Buckskin Gulch is an awe-inspiring, humbling, incredible, religious experience in one of nature's most beautiful cathedrals. This is a 14-mile trek through...

Visiting Upper & Lower Mesa Falls

Upper and Lower Mesa Falls are breathtaking waterfalls that rival those of the nearby Yellowstone National Park. Located along the Henrys Fork River in...

How Much Water Do You Need When Hiking or Backpacking?

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