Little Wild Horse Canyon near Goblin Valley State Park provides a great opportunity to experience a slot canyon without needing technical equipment. This hike is considered family friendly, but hikers should keep in mind that there are still numerous obstacles and boulders to maneuver up and over. Numerous rescues are conducted in this canyon every…
Mee Canyon Alcove is located on the western slope of Colorado. It is the largest naturally occurring alcove on the entire Colorado Plateau. This hike takes you down into Mee Canyon for spectacular views of this massive alcove. This route is not for those that have a fear of heights as you will be working…
If you are going to visit Sequoia National Park, make sure to add these sites to your itinerary. The giant sequoias in the park take on unreal proportions and will leave you in awe. This National Park is directly adjacent to Kings Canyon National Park, so these parks make sense to visit together. On this…
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 these arches will test your limits, but the spectacular concentration of arches is worth the effort. This hike…
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…