Colorado's Best Spring Hikes for Wildflowers When the snow starts to melt, the flowers begin to bloom, and there is no other state in the nation that can compare to Colorado when it comes to variety of color-washed landscapes. From sandstone arches and Native American...
Complete Training Guide for Hikers and Backpackers Hiking is a great way to explore new destinations, see places of immense beauty and challenge your body and mind, but it can certainly be a drag if you're fighting your own body on the trail—gasping for air, wincing...
When you visit Tallulah Gorge State Park, keep the park's rules and requirements in mind (like 100/day permit limits and no flip-flops or Crocs). I know you'll enjoy this place as much as I do! Also, keep an eye out for affiliate links I'm including in the post. If...
Your visit to one of Inyo National Forest's best trails gives you an important responsibility to follow all USFS rules regarding trails, fires, camping, and wildlife. I hope you love this trail as much as I do! This post may include affiliate links that help me earn a...
I had just barely left 2.5 weeks of bagging peaks, riding mountain bikes and walking in the woods in Crested Butte with two amazing friends. With three great training hikes in my pocket, I was determined not to leave Colorado without hiking a 14’er, and Longs Peak was...
Hiking Gothic Mountain: Adventure Awaits If you're thinking about hiking Gothic Mountain, I've got some helpful pointers and tips to share with you! This is one of my favorite hikes in the state of Colorado, especially in springtime. Gothic Mountain is located a mile...
Hiking Teocalli Mountain in Crested Butte, Colorado Hiking Teocalli Mountain was my first peak of the summer in Colorado and it's a hike I highly recommend. At more than 13,200 feet, the snow-peaked mountain lies in the Rocky Mountains right outside Crested Butte,...
How to Plan a Trip to Great Smoky Mountains National Park Let's talk about how to plan a trip to Great Smoky Mountains National Park—it's the most-visited national park in the country, full of wildlife and forests, and stuns visitors with impressive views of the...
Angeles National Forest Hiking: What's the Best Trail? There are a lot of places to hike in the Los Angeles vicinity. For city dwellers, some of the most popular places are Runyon Canyon in Hollywood and Topanga Canyon near Malibu, but—and trust me on this one—Angeles...
The Bridge to Nowhere is a long but rewarding hike along and across several rivers in Southern California.
