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….
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 visiting Kings Canyon National Park, you should consider staying at Cedar Grove Lodge. This beautiful rustic lodge puts you right in the middle of the park and provides easy access to many of the park highlights. This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through one of these links, I…
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…
XC Skiing has quickly become one of my favorite activities for staying in shape for hiking season. It is a great way to get some exercise in the winter. It is also a perfect way to avoid the crowds and the hefty lift ticket prices of downhill skiing. The Western Slop of Colorado has some…
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…
Moab, Utah is the gateway to many amazing recreational activities. The town is in close proximity to multiple National Parks, is a 4×4 and ATV hotspot, is the home to numerous amazing hikes by arches and ancient petroglyphs and has amazing rafting and rock-climbing opportunities all around. I have been to Moab multiple times and…
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…
I have been to Canyons of the Ancients National Monument a couple times, and this is my absolute favorite hike within the monument. This is a long hike, but it is relatively simple. There is not much elevation gain unless you decide to hike out of the canyon. There are so many unique archaeological sites…