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...
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...
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...
Brimstone Gulch Hiking Guide
Brimstone is a super narrow slot canyon in the Utah desert. So narrow that once you go in, eventually you'll have to turn around...
Top 5 Must See Attractions in Yosemite National Park
There are so many beautiful things to see in Yosemite, it's hard to narrow it down, especially if you only have a few days...
Hiking Ubehebe Crater
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...
Best Grand Staircase Escalante Hikes
The Grand Staircase Escalante is one of my favorite places to hike, especially when it comes to desert hiking. This area of southern Utah...
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!...
Hiking to Yost / Fern Lakes, Inyo National Forest
This is a short but difficult hike to two beautiful lakes in the Sierra Mountains in Inyo National Forest. Yost and Fern lakes sit...
What Is At The End of Zzyzx Road?
If you've every driven between Los Angeles and Las Vegas, you've probably driven past the exit for Zzyzx Road on Route 15 and had...
The Bizarre and Incredible Salvation Mountain
One of the most incredible yet bizarre roadside attractions I've seen. This guy really loves God...a lot. So much so that he created a...
Hiking The Mist Trail in Yosemite
The Mist Trail is one of the most popular and beautiful trails in Yosemite. Marked by amazing landscapes and waterfalls views, it's pretty obvious...
Guide to Yellowstone’s Geysers & Hot Springs
Yellowstone is full of tons of geothermal activity - and with so many geysers and hot springs in such a big park, which ones...
Backpacking Permits for Paria Canyon & Buckskin Gulch
Paria Canyon & Buckskin Gulch is a beautiful stretch of desert spanning from Utah to Arizona. The Canyon has towering walls (most famously Buckskin...
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...