Elmer’s Bottle Tree Ranch on Route 66
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...
How to Get Permits for the John Muir Trail
The John Muir Trail is a life long dream for many hikers. With incredible views and challenging terrain, hiking this 213 mile trail can...
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...
Kayaking with Sea Otters and Seals at Elkhorn Slough in Moss...
Get up close and personal with sea otters and seals by kayaking right along side them in the Elkhorn Slough Conservation Area at Moss...
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...
West Fork Oak Creek Hiking & Backpacking Guide
The West Fork of Oak Creek trail was one of our favorites in Sedona. It's a hike through a beautiful gorge which follows along...
How to Get a Permit for Havasupai
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...
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...
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!...
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 5 Breathtaking Waterfalls of Havasupai
Havasupai is a magical land marked by amazingly beautiful turquoise blue waters and brilliant red rock faces. Traveling to these waterfalls in Havasu Canyon...
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...
Top 5 Best Hikes in Sedona
With so many great trails in Sedona AZ, it's hard to chose the best ones! Sedona is a huge hiking destination with tons of...
Hiking Trails in The Valley of Fire
Hiking in the Valley of Fire State Park in NV is a very unique experience and a great way to see the attractions of...
Svartifoss Waterfall Hiking Guide
Svartifoss is like no other waterfall I've ever seen. This is entirely due to the black basalt rock formations that surround it, creating a...