7 Best Hikes in Joshua Tree National Park

7 Best Hikes in Joshua Tree National Park

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…

Yellowstone in Winter: 30 Useful Things to Know Before Visiting

Yellowstone in Winter: 30 Useful Things to Know Before Visiting

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…

7 of the Best Day Hikes in North Cascades National Park

7 of the Best Day Hikes in North Cascades National Park

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…

Winter in Glacier National Park: 21 Things to Know Before You Go!

Winter in Glacier National Park: 21 Things to Know Before You Go!

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…

Winter in Zion National Park: What to Know Before You Go

Winter in Zion National Park: What to Know Before You Go

Many outdoor enthusiasts argue that winter in Zion is the best time to visit this beloved national park in southwest Utah! Home to Angels Landing and the famous Emerald Pools, Zion National Park is often ranked as one of the most visited national parks in the United States. However, in the winter, Zion’s tall canyon…

7 Delightful Dog-Friendly Hikes Near Denver

7 Delightful Dog-Friendly Hikes Near Denver

So, you’re here because you have a hunger for adventure. We love to see it! Whether you’re a Denver native or a tourist planning a future trip or currently visiting the area, we’ve got some great, dog-friendly options for you! Boasting vivid landscapes of forests, mountains, mesas, high plains, plateaus, canyons, desert lands and rivers,…

How to Visit the Valley of Fire From Las Vegas: Day Trip Guide

How to Visit the Valley of Fire From Las Vegas: Day Trip Guide

Just 45 minutes outside of Vegas is one of the most spectacularly under-the-radar spots in the entire American Southwest: Nevada’s Valley of Fire. The American Southwest road trip is so popular that it’s become a tad predictable. You’ll hit Zion and Bryce and Arches, for sure. The Grand Canyon, because duh.  You’ll pop through Page,…

The 12 Best Hikes in Golden, Colorado (Picked By a Local!)

The 12 Best Hikes in Golden, Colorado (Picked By a Local!)

Golden is one of Colorado’s underrated mountain towns — and it should be your next stop for a great hike near Denver! A former gold rush town that sits at  5,629 feet, Golden is located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Historically, it was the capital of the Colorado Territory from 1862 to 1867;…