Spend a Day Kayaking Along The Russian River
The Russian River is a popular California summer destination. Located in Sonoma and Mendocino counties just north of San Francisco, the river winds past...
Havasu Falls Hiking Tips
Hiking to Havasu Falls was one of the most amazing backpacking trips I've ever been on. It's one of my favorite places on the...
Guide for Hiking Mt. Baldy (Mt. San Antonio)
Mt. Baldy is the highest peak in Los Angeles county and is a popular and difficult hike that's just over an hour outside of...
Hiking Taft Point to Sentinel Dome Loop
Taft Point and Sentinel Dome are two prominent landmarks along the south rim which boarders Glacier Point Road. You can visit each point or...
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...
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...
Guide to Visiting White Pocket, Vermilion Cliffs National Monument
White Pocket is such a cool area - it feels like you're walking on another planet! The ribbons of orange, yellow, and white layers...
The General Sherman Tree Trail
The General Sherman Tree is touted as the "biggest tree in the world"! It's not really the biggest or the widest tree, but because...
Loren Pratt’s Tiny Chapel in Yuma AZ
I'm not a religious person, but this is the smallest, most adorable little chapel you'll ever see! It's worth a stop if you're passing...
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...
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...
Mirror Lake Loop Trail
Overview:
Distance: 2-8mi (depending on route)
Type: Loop
Time: 1-3hrs
Elevation at trailhead: Roughly 4,000ft
Elevation Gain/Loss: Roughly 100ft
Difficulty:...
Coyote Gulch Hiking & Backpacking Guide
Coyote Gulch is an amazing beautiful canyon in the Grand Staircase-Escalante desert in Utah. It's a popular destination for backpackers and day hikers due...
Buckskin Gulch Hiking & Backpacking Guide
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...
Backpacking Guide for Cottonwood Canyon & Marble Canyon Loop
The Cottonwood Canyon & Marble Canyon loop is one of the few backpacking trails in Death Valley that is actually a "trail". The majority...