Imagine finding yourself surrounded by nature, breathing in the crisp, cool, mountain air while hearing the rippling sounds of a stream nearby. You look up and see a woodpecker foraging as a pine marten swiftly crosses the path up ahead. These are just a few of the magical moments you might experience while adventuring through…
The Grand Canyon is a hiker’s paradise with some of the most beautiful vistas in the entire United States. While the hike down to the bottom of the canyon is best left to expert hikers, there are several easy to moderate Grand Canyon day hikes worth the effort! The combination of utter exhaustion and triumphant…
With over 900 miles of hiking trails, Yellowstone National Park has plenty of beautiful terrains to explore on foot. There’s a trail for every experience level and age group from stroller-friendly boardwalk trails abound the colorful geysers near Old Faithful to challenging mountain summits that offer rewarding views of the pristine landscape below. Pack your…
Joshua Tree National Park is one of Southern California’s iconic parks, known for its trails and hikes. Its dreamy terrain expands over 800,000 acres providing 114 hiking trails, running tracks, viewing trails, and much more. The stunning views and rewarding hikes attract thousands of visitors to Joshua Tree each year. If you are planning to…
Planning a trip to Vietnam seems intimidating at first: the country is deceptively large, with so many incredible sights to see spread out all the way from north to south. Of course, Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) and Hanoi loom large on your itinerary wishlist, but other destinations – from Phu Quoc islands in the…
Yellowstone National Park becomes a wintery wonderland by mid-fall. The peaks are heavy with snowpack, bear hunker down with their full bellies, and the rivers steam at the touch of the frosty air. As the temperatures begin to drop, the summer crowds disperse and Yellowstone in winter quiets down. While normally you have to go…
North Cascades National Park encompasses some of the most remote mountains in the lower 48 states…. and some of the best views Known for the lack of roads, meaning long hiking distances to reach destinations, there are enough trails and hikes in North Cascades National Park to last a lifetime. However, there are thankfully also…
Seattle is a fun waterfront city located between Puget Sound and Lake Washington in Northwest Washington. Known for coffee, bridges, evergreen forests, and rain, there are plenty of things to do on a weekend in Seattle! Although rainy and dark from November through May, if you visit this beautiful Northwest city in July or August,…
Towering peaks, lush meadows, alpine lakes, and abundant wildlife sightings await visitors in Glacier National Park no matter the time of year. A well-known piece of the Crown of the Continent, Glacier National Park is home to over 700 miles of hiking trails, making it a paradise for outdoor adventures! In the summertime, grizzly bear…
