Colorado. It's quiet, it's serene, it's beautiful and it has endless adventure in every season. From hiking the Maroon Bells to skiing the dozens of mountains, to hot spring hopping, mountain biking, ghost town wandering, bird watching, skinny dipping, sand dune...
Heading off into the wilderness can be an imposing and nerve racking experience, especially for those without the knowledge or experience of how to be prepared for the outdoors. The best way to be ready to tackle what nature can throw out you is to be as prepared as...
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 landscapes. From sandstone arches and Native American ruins in the West and South West to flower-filled meadows...
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 are gasping for air, wincing over a cramp or too tired from the steep ascents. Adding these workouts into your...
Outdoor Travel Guide to Chattanooga Tennessee Psst: Please be sure to follow all local regulations, social distance, and wear a mask to keep yourself and others safe. Also: this post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, I may receive a small...
Georgia may not be the first state you think of when it comes to waterfalls, but the North Georgia forests are full of them. With the southern end of the Appalachian mountains calling Georgia home, it is not only full of great hiking and nature walks but some pretty...
If you’re like me you are probably at home daydreaming about where you want to explore next. This year has certainly put a hamper on all of our travel plans. So instead of thinking about where I want to travel to next, I decided to think back to all the places I’ve...
Cottonwood Lakes Trail is in the Inyo National Forest right outside the town of Lone Pine California. The Loop which can lead you to 5 lakes, starts from Horseshoe Meadow and travels from the Golden Trout Wilderness into John Muir Wilderness. The trail is 16 + miles...
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...
Gothic Mountain is located 1 mile past Gothic Town, outside Crested Butte Colorado. The hike begins on the popular Trail 403, which is also one of the hardest mountain biking trails in the area. Gothic mountain is part of the Elk Mountain Range in the Rocky...
