Spelunking in Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) Cave

The Actun Tunichil Muknal cave tour was my favorite thing that we did in Belize during our entire trip! I am a bit partial...

Things To Do During a Layover in Iceland

Reykjavik-Keflavik International Airport is a common layover stop for planes flying from the U.S. to Europe and vice versa. Iceland is an immensely beautiful...

Backpacking The Grand Canyon Of The Tuolumne Trail In Yosemite

If I'm being honest, backpacking The Grand Canyon of Tuolumne in Yosemite was not our favorite trip. Don't get me wrong, it's Yosemite, it's...

Havasu Falls Hiking Tips

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...

Paria Canyon Backpacking Itinerary & Guide

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

Hiking Upper & Lower Jackass Lake

This is an absolutely beautiful hike with astounding views of the Sierra Nevada mountains. The name Jackass Lake comes from when congress sent the...

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...

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...

Making The Most Out of a 3-Day Trip to Yosemite

Planning a 3 day trip to Yosemite can be overwhelming when there's so much to see and do. If you're only spending 3 days...

Loren Pratt’s Tiny Chapel in Yuma AZ

I'm not a religious person, but this is the smallest, most adorable little chapel you'll ever see! It's worth a stop if you're passing...

Coyote Gulch Backpacking: The Ultimate Guide to Hiking & Camping

Coyote Gulch is an amazing beautiful canyon in the Grand Staircase-Escalante desert in Utah. It's a popular destination for backpackers and day hikers due...

How to Get a Zion Narrows Permit

Overnight backpacking permits for the Zion Narrows are like gold - they are incredibly hard to get and go very quickly once they become...

Backpacking/ Hiking to Big Pine Lakes (via North Fork of Big...

The North Fork Trail of Big Pine Creek to the 7 alpine Big Pine Lakes is definitely one of the prettiest and best hikes...

Guide to Visiting Death Valley

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 Magic of Matangi Private Island Resort in Fiji

I generally don't like going to luxury resorts. Most of them tend to be so commercialized and similar to each other and so packed...