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 nice little stroll through The Giant Forest around a meadow which allows you to see some really beautifully big trees. Overview: Distance: 3/4 mi Type: Loop Time: 20mins Elevation at trailhead:  6,200 feet...

Finding free campsites on public land is no easy task. Most campgrounds will give you a few square feet of your own space buttressed up against the next camping spot which could be full of a family of five with loud screaming children when entirely ruins the tranquil experience you were hoping to find by camping outdoors. If you're...

Bryce Canyon is my favorite canyon national park. It's just so unique and cool! You literally can't look anywhere without saying "Wow". It's also on the small side as far as national parks go - there's not a whole lot of variety of activities since the park pretty much only consists of one big awesome canyon. It's easy to...

Colby Canyon offers a scenic route up to both Josephine Peak and Strawberry Peak (most challenging peak in the front range of the San Gabriels). This hike gives you great 360-degree views of the surrounding areas from the top of these mile-high peaks. Overview: Distance: 4.3 - 8 one way(depending on route) Type: Out & Back Time:...

Ubehebe Crater in Death Valley is a much more impressive crater than I initially thought it would be. It's about 1/2mi wide and 600ft deep. The really impressive part of the crater are the incredible colors as the hole gets deeper. The crater wasn't created by a meteor, but rather a volcanic steam explosion that essentially blew the top...

I first saw the RhinoWolf tents on a Fb ad and was immediately interested in this product. What a cool idea! Not only was their marketing really slick and fun, but the tent itself looked amazing. An all-in-one tent, sleeping bag, and sleeping mat for 5.5lbs, PLUS they're module: you can combine the individual tents by zipping them together...

The Cottonwood Canyon & Marble Canyon loop is one of the few backpacking trails in Death Valley that is actually a "trail". The majority of the other opportunities for backpacking are essentially "you're free to wander around and camp in this area" and then leave it to hiker to decide where to go, where as this loop has a...

Hiking Mosaic Canyon is one of the best ways to introduce you to the unique beauty of Death Valley. It has a diverse range of geological formations that wind you through a twisting slot canyon unlike many other hiking areas in the valley. While the first portion of the hike does get very crowded by tourists, I highly recommending...

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...

Elmer's Bottle Tree Ranch is a delightful roadside attraction on old Route 66 in southern California. It's wonderfully weird and very much worth a stop if you're traveling between Los Angeles and Las Vegas! This is one of those places that use to get a lot more traffic, but has been forgotten now that Route 66 is no longer the...