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...

White Pocket is such a cool area - it feels like you're walking on another planet! The ribbons of orange, yellow, and white layers of rock formations are just incredible and unlike anywhere else on the Earth. These were created over time by mineral deposits and then shaped by the elements. The domes, swirls, and ridged rocks that are known...

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 an incredible slot canyon, which is one of the longest, deepest, and narrowest in the US if not the world. Trail Overview Distance: 14 - 51 miles - varies based on route Type:...

As of 2022, Havasupai is still closed to visitors due to COVID How Do I Get A Hiking or Camping Permit For Havasupai and Havasu Falls? There is no magical secret to getting a permit for Havasupai, unless you know someone in the tourist office (which some hikers do). *** Permits are EXTREMELY DIFFICULT to get and are STRICTLY enforced.*** ...

The Actun Tunichil Muknal cave tour was my favorite thing that we did in Belize during our entire trip! I am a bit partial and really enjoy spelunking and exploring caves, but this adventure really was super cool and lived up to all of my expectations! ATM cave is world renown and was named one of the top 10 caves...

The John Muir Trail is a life long dream for many hikers. With incredible views and challenging terrain, hiking this 213 mile trail can be a life changing experience. As such, getting permits for the John Muir Trail is very difficult as they are highly competitive and sought after. The popularity of the JMT has been increasing significantly and steadily...

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...

Upper and Lower Mesa Falls are breathtaking waterfalls that rival those of the nearby Yellowstone National Park. Located along the Henrys Fork River in the Grand Targhee Forest, this is a short and easy must-see "hike" on the way to the western Yellowstone entrance from Idaho. The water of these falls cascades over remnants of an ancient volcanic super-eruption that...

Overview: Distance: 2-8mi (depending on route) Type: Loop Time: 1-3hrs Elevation at trailhead:  Roughly 4,000ft Elevation Gain/Loss: Roughly 100ft Difficulty: Easy Crowd Factor: Moderate-High Best Time: May-Sept, Oct-Nov Permits: No, Yosemite Park Entry Fee: $35 Water: Yes, seasonal Highlights Beautiful views Easy, but not too easy. A little something...

The entire Panorama Trail goes from Glacier Point past several stunningly beautiful views and waterfalls, and down to the valley floor via The Mist Trail. You can do all or any piece of this hike depending on how much time you have and how vigorous you want your day to be. The trail has some of the best views...