If it’s not on your bucket list already, Sedona, Arizona most definitely should be! With incredible weather, beautiful scenery and red rocks, and tons of opportunities for hiking, Sedona is a must-visit. If you’re planning a trip to Sedona, I definitely recommend hitting a few of the local hiking trails. So, I’m sharing 8 incredible…
How To Visit Katmai National Park – A Comprehensive Park Guide
Katmai National Park is one of the gems of the national park system, which is why we keep finding ourselves back there! This remote Alaskan national park is world famous for its salmon run that attracts some of the largest coastal brown bears in the world. Not only that, but glaciated peaks, volcanoes, and scenic…
Best Things To Do In White Sands National Park: Epic 1 Day Itinerary
Nestled in the heart of New Mexico, White Sands National Park is a captivating and scenic destination. With picturesque views and hiking trails to sand sledding and surfing through the dunes, it is absolutely worthwhile to visit White Sands National Park. With a full day and proper planning, you can explore and experience most of…
Discovering the Best Things To Do in Punta Gorda: Florida’s Hidden Gem
Punta Gorda is one of Florida’s hidden gems! Nestled in the southern part of the state, this small town offers an array of activities for all types of visitors to enjoy. Whether you’re looking for unique outdoor adventures or fun indoor entertainment, Punta Gorda really does have something for everyone. Ok, let’s dive into the…
Ultimate Guide to Hiking the Trail of Ten Falls in Silver Falls State Park, Oregon
Some of my favorite hikes in the Pacific Northwest aren’t to the highest mountaintops, but instead with gorgeous waterfall views. The Trail of Ten Falls is one of the very best hikes if you love waterfall hikes! Beautiful Silver Falls State Park is home to this hiking trail in Oregon full of iconic waterfalls, including…
6 Absolute Best Hikes in Redwood National Park
Visiting the magnificent redwood trees in California is truly spectacular and worth taking the time to soak it all in. Whether you have a couple days, or a week to spend in Redwood National Park, it is easy to use the trails listed in this guide to plan an epic itinerary. Keep reading to find…
The Ultimate Guide to Exploring Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park truly is one of the most beautiful places on the planet! It was the very first national park I visited and I’ve returned to explore many times since. In fact, during our 2017 trip to all the national parks, my husband and I ranked Yosemite #6 in the country based on a…
Snowshoe to Artist Point: Washington’s BEST Winter Adventure!
There are so many amazing things to do in Washington state during winter, but the absolute best (in my opinion) is to snowshoe to Artist Point! Located in the Mount Baker area of the North Cascades, Artist Point is a relatively accessible adventure for the winter months. In this blog post I am sharing all…
12 Best National Parks to Visit in Winter
Many people stop thinking about national park trips come the end of autumn, likely thinking that the parks close for the season. That’s not the case! In fact, there are some parks that are absolutely magical in winter and BEST explored during the months of December – March. In this blog post I am sharing…
6 Absolute BEST Hikes in North Cascades National Park
Washington has thousands of miles of incredible hiking trails, and many of my favorites are right here in North Cascades National Park. With old-growth forests, waterfalls, wildflower meadows, and endless glaciers, the North Cascades has a wild variety of scenery to take in. It can be hard to pick a hike when there are so…