It is hard to believe that a town known as the “Switzerland of America” would have the longest known contiguous set of dinosaur tracks on earth until you see them with your own eyes. If you are looking for a unique hike that features an impressive collection of dinosaur tracks, Silvershield Trail in Ouray should…
Bryce Canyon might not get the hype of other National Parks, but that does not mean it should be overlooked. This is such an amazing National Park featuring one of the most amazing landscapes in the country. You absolutely need to make sure this park is on your list of places to visit in the…
Canyonlands National Park’s scenery and seemingly endless canyons will leave you breathless. The immense expanse of deep canyons and massive rock formations is something everyone should see if they have the chance. The Island in the Sky District is the most visited part of the park. This district features many sites that are worth seeing….
Bridgeport Road off Highway 50 outside of Whitewater, Colorado provides access to two amazing canyon hikes. The road lets you access Big Dominguez and Little Dominguez Canyons. These are some of my favorite early-season hikes on the Western Slope. Once the snow is too crummy for XC skiing, I usually start hiking here to get…
If you are unable to hike the Narrows in Zion National Park or just prefer to avoid crowds, Kanarra Falls is a great alternative. You still get to walk through water and a narrow canyon on most of your hike. This hike is also amazing enough that you should plan a visit even if you…
Rattlesnake Arches is comprised of the largest concentration of natural arches outside of Arches National Park in Utah. They are located within Black Ridge Canyons Wilderness area in McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area. The lengthy hike to reach these arches will test your limits, but the spectacular concentration of arches is worth the effort. This…
If you are making a trip to Kings Canyon National Park but do not have a lot of time to stay at the park, these are the sights I would recommend seeing. They highlight some of the amazing waterfalls and stunning scenery within the park. If you are able to stay in the park at…
If you plan to visit Sedona, you absolutely need to check out some of these amazing hikes and sites. Before my first visit to Sedona, I spent a lot of time researching must do hikes and activities, and these places commonly topped the list. I would add these to your itinerary while visiting Sedona. These…
Many visitors to Moab, Utah visit Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park but miss some of the amazing arches and petroglyphs that are outside of the parks. This multi-day itinerary to Moab includes time within the National Parks as well as some of the amazing sights outside of the parks. These are my recommendations…
To be fully transparent, I have only visited Banff National Park once, so this is not an all-encompassing review of hikes in the park. If you have never visited Banff before, however, you will love these hikes and should add them to your list for where to hike within the park. Many of these are…