The Lost Coast is an untouched pristine section of coastline where the forest marches to the sea and backpacking the Lost Coast Trail is a bucket list item for many people. Located in the King Range National Conservation Area of Northern California, this remote trail offers stunning black sand beaches pressed against steep craggy towering mountains. This coastline is...

There are so many different options for backpacking foods and meal plans - less so if you're a vegetarian like me, but there are still a bunch of them out there! I personally enjoy putting a meal plan together when backpacking or camping. It's a challenge to get as much variation as possible without bringing a ton of stuff. It...

Belize is the land of beauty and adventure boasting white sand beaches to lush jungles and everything in between. When looking for things to do in Belize, I perfect activities that are a bit of an adventure even though I don't consider myself an adrenalin junky. This list is for others like me who are looking for things to...

If you like mud, rivers, slot canyons, awesome rock formations, and a vastly varied beautiful landscape, then this trip is for you! Paria Canyon offers some really amazing slot canyon hiking with a vast variety of terrain. The landscape and hiking here is similar to the Zion Narrows, but with almost no people (only 20 overnight permits per day). There...

Laptops and old computers have become indispensable tools that improve our lives. However, as technology progresses at a rapid pace, and you need to upgrade to stay relevant, what do you do with your outdated tech? YOU SHOULD NOT JUST THROW THEM IN THE TRASH . They can be recycled! And for free! Improper disposal can lead to environmental...

The Grand Staircase Escalante is one of my favorite places to hike, especially when it comes to desert hiking. This area of southern Utah is bursting with epic hiking trails including waterfalls, slot canyons, views, and so much more. Where is Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument? The Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument is in southern Utah and is one of the largest...

High altitude hiking can be a rewarding and challenging experience that requires physical and mental preparation. Some of my most memorable and favorite hikes have been at high altitudes. There are generally less people astonishing views. But hiking at high altitudes does come with its own unique set of challenges. The higher you climb, the less oxygen you...

Getting a permit for the Half Dome cables in Yosemite is like winning the lottery - literally!... It uses a permit lottery system rather than first come first serve, so you have to win the lottery to get the permit. And, YES YOU NEED A PERMIT to hike Half Dome. This top section goes over how to get a...

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 towering red and white sandstone cliffs and ends at a large waterfall and swimming hole. The waterfall provides a great relief on hot days and is full of a variety of colors. The hike itself...

This hike was amazing! I really loved this Darby Canyon Wind Cave hike. It is a really beautiful, enjoyable hike. Trees, wildflowers, mountains, meadows, streams, and a waterfall coming out of a cave at the end. The trailhead is accessed from Driggs ID in the Teton Valley and crosses over into Alta WY. It offers stunning views and is...