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 … Read more

9 Best Hikes in Yellowstone for All Levels of Hikers

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 … Read more

A Local’s Guide to the Best 13 New Zealand South Island Hikes

Why is everyone raving about the outdoor adventure scene in New Zealand? For starters, this smallish country in a faraway corner of the planet is a beacon of unspoiled nature drawing globetrotters in. Home of bungee, tandem paragliding, and all-things-extreme, you don’t need to be an adrenaline-head to live a proper Kiwi adventure – enter … Read more

9 Utterly Incredible Day Hikes in Banff

Western Canada, specifically locales in and around Banff and Lake Louise, Alberta, offers blue lakes, rugged terrain, and dramatic mountain vistas worthy of the best hikes. Much of the terrain is found Banff National Park, Canada’s first National Park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site which welcomes over 3 million visitors each year. While Banff … Read more

6 Incredible Hikes in Idaho Worth the Trip

If you are considering where to tackle some of best outdoor adventures in the Mountain West, Idaho shouldn’t be counted out. The Gem State is a hotbed of easily accessible, rewarding, year-round hiking. Check out some of these top options for Idaho hikes! Best Idaho Hikes Pioneer Cabin Trail (Ketchum) Pioneer Cabin Trail is a … Read more

8 Best Hikes Near Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City is the capital of the state of Utah, located in the western half of the United States. The city was built upon an ancient lake bed in a desert ecosystem and sits at just over 4,000 feet in elevation. The city experiences the extremes of the seasons: stifling heat in the summer … Read more

5 Stunning Hikes with Waterfalls in Arizona

The landscape in Arizona is ever-changing. Oases can be found in the middle of the desert, mountains seem to magically appear on the horizon, and the city landscape can quickly disappear into a fairytale forest. Among Arizona’s grandest landscapes lies hidden treasures: hundreds of turquoise waterfalls and crystal clear swimming holes waiting to be bathed … Read more