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The Ultimate Colorado National Parks Road Trip Adventure: How To Explore All 4 Parks in 1 Week
If you’re dreaming of epic views, crisp mountain air, and trails that make your quads cry (in a good way), this Colorado National Parks road trip is your sign to pack the snacks and hit the road. Colorado is home to 4 diverse national parks, each one showing off a totally different side of nature...
10 Hiking Etiquette Fails That’ll Get You Ghosted by Nature (and Other Hikers)
Ah, hiking — the art of walking uphill just to eat trail mix with a view. But nothing ruins the serene sounds of chirping birds and wind in the pines quite like a fellow hiker who treats the trail like their backyard frat party or personal dumping ground. If you've ever hiked behind someone...
Goblin Valley State Park, Utah: Everything You Need To Know To Find The Goblins
If you’ve ever wanted to hike through a Martian playground built by rock-obsessed trolls, congratulations — you’re about to fall in love with Goblin Valley State Park. Tucked away in Southern Utah (aka the land of “how is this even real?” scenery), Goblin Valley looks less like Earth and more like...
The 7 Best Colorado Waterfalls Worth Chasing (and How to Find Them!)
Ahhh… waterfalls. The sound of rushing water, the mist in the air, the thrill of discovery. It doesn’t get much better than that! Whether you’re chasing that perfect Instagram shot or just need a nature fix, these 7 Colorado waterfalls are totally worth the adventure. Tucked between towering...
How To Hike to Corona Arch (Don’t Miss This Trail in Moab, Utah!)
We recently took a road trip down to Arizona to visit my mother-in-law and decided to take the longer scenic route through Moab, Utah. This allowed us to hike a trail that's been on our list for a long time - Corona Arch! Despite all the times we'd been in Moab before, we had somehow never hiked...
Big Bend National Park: 1-Day Itinerary of the Best Things To Do at Big Bend (Texas)
So you want to visit Big Bend National Park in Texas, but you’re short on time and only have 1 day to spend there? You’re in luck! This post will give you the perfect 1-Day Big Bend Itinerary. Back in 2015 when we were visiting Capitol Reef National Park in Utah, we were eating at a restaurant...
How To Visit the Mind-Blowing Rifle Falls State Park (Colorado): Everything You Need to Know
Do you like chasing waterfalls and are planning a Colorado vacation? Then you’ve gotta see Rifle Falls, one of the best waterfalls in Colorado! We had seen photos of Rifle Falls and were going to be in the area. So we figured it was worth visiting Rifle Falls State Park where the falls are...
Best Hiking Gear for Beginner Hikers: Everything You Need for a Day Hike
Are you thinking of heading out for a hike but you’re wondering what the best hiking gear for beginners is that you should bring along? Hitting the trails for a day hike is one of the best ways to escape to the outdoors and enjoy nature while getting some exercise in....
GIFT GUIDE: The Best Gifts for Hikers That They’ll Actually Use
Are you looking for the best gifts for hikers? If you have family or friends in your life who are obsessed with hiking and you’re wondering what would be the perfect gift for them, you’re in the right place! I don’t know about you, but the struggle is real for me when it comes to...
Capitol Reef National Park in Utah: 1-Day Itinerary of the Best Things To Do
Have you heard of Capitol Reef and wondered if it’s worth visiting? The lesser-known Capitol Reef National Park in Utah is the least-visited of Utah’s Mighty 5 National Parks. But it’s still a sight to see and deserves some exploration! Capitol Reef National Park surrounds the Waterpocket Fold, a...
Canyonlands National Park in Utah: 1-Day Itinerary of the Best Things To Do
Canyonlands… sounds like an amusement park, doesn’t it? Well, it could be considered a type of natural amusement park for outdoor lovers. Canyonlands National Park in Utah has plenty to do including hiking, a scenic drive, and amazing overlooks of the canyon created by the Colorado River below....
Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah: 1-Day Itinerary of the Best Things To Do
Hoodoos... You might be asking what they are. But the more important question is where they are. Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah is full of them! Why should you care? Because aside from having a silly name that’s fun to say, hoodoos are just plain awesome! And you should definitely see...
