
The Complete Guide to All Nine California National Parks
Guide to Exploring All 9 California National Parks Did you know that California is home to nine of the nation’s best national parks? From the scorching temperatures in Death Valley to the towering trees of the Redwoods and everything in between, all 9 California...

Cottonwood Lakes Trail – Inyo National Forest
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...

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Solo Backpacking Longs Peak – Rocky Mountain National Park
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...

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The best travel and photography backpack for hikers, backpackers and adventurers.

Hiking Gothic Mountain in Crested Butte, Colorado
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 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: Build the Perfect Itinerary
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: Crystal Lake to Hawkins Ridge
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...

Best Places to Travel After the Coronavirus Quarantine
Travel After the Coronavirus Quarantine? Yes, Please! If you are anything like me, you found yourself eagerly waiting for life to resume and destinations to reopen for visitors in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic and Coronavirus quaratines of 2020. With every country...