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Here you can browse all the hikes we’ve completed across the United States. It’s amazing how much variety there is between all the trails we’ve done over the years. Basically impossible to forget after spending hours along its path, experiencing every detail with each step. All these trails a memory for a lifetime.
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3 Awesome Things to Do in Borrego Springs in One Day
The California desert is vast. Finding outdoor adventure is easy when it's located throughout many different corners of the southern portion of the state. One such area is the small ...
3 Stops Along The Grand Canyon West Rim near Nevada
It's no secret that one of the top things to do in Arizona involves a trip to see the mighty Grand Canyon. Coming in at 277 miles long, this insanely ...
13 Essential Tips: Hiking for Beginners
As with everything, there is a beginning. And at the beginning, none of us are experts. Hiking for beginners can be intimidating if you've never done it before. Being overconfident ...
3 Great Hikes Near Kernville in Sequoia National Forest
If you're looking for an escape into the wilderness that combines forested scenery, beautiful lake views, and flowing rivers, you should head to the small but quaint town of Kernville ...
49 Palms Oasis Trail – Joshua Tree National Park
As many of you already know, the best way to experience a national park is through hiking. Short hikes, long hikes, or something in between, you can find the best ...
Mist Falls – A Top Trail at Kings Canyon National Park
If you're looking for an escape into a lush, forest wilderness, then look no further than the famous Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park. Kings Canyon, residing directly above Sequoia ...
7 Outdoor Adventures in Utah Outside The Mighty 5
When you think Utah, you're most likely imagining the well-known Mighty 5 national parks. From the mountainous canyons of Zion National Park to the impressive natural architecture that makes up ...
Whitewater Preserve: 3 Top Hikes Through Desert Bliss
Southern California is full of majestic desert landscapes, each with its own unique charm and splendor. Some deserts are flat, exposed, and stretch as far as the eye can see ...
The Slot: Into The Depths of Anza-Borrego State Park
Hiking through the desert comes with its own unique charm. The variety of terrain that comes with each desert hike is always a toss-up. Will we see towering canyons? Or ...
Red Rock Canyon Open Space: Hiking Colorado Springs
Towering mountains, dense green forests, and a snowy winter wonderland that lasts for half the year. Sounds like Colorado if you ask me. How about including some dramatic red rock ...
St. Mary’s Glacier: A Short Hike to an Amazing Snowfield
If you're visiting Colorado, you can confidently assume you'll be incorporating some time outdoors in your itinerary. Denver is the central hub for many travelers as it's the state's largest ...
Roxborough State Park: A Red Rock Haven Near Denver
Colorado is home to some of the largest and most scenic forests in all of the United States. Because of this, the state is well known for attracting a wide ...
8 Top Things to See & Do at Death Valley National Park
Southern California is commonly known for it's stunning coastal landscapes and widespread desert regions. For those who visit and want the best of both worlds, you'll most likely make the ...
Yant Flat: A Guide to Hiking The Candy Cliffs of Utah
When you think of hiking in Utah, you're most likely imagining the state's Mighty 5 National Parks. Epic parks such as Zion, Arches, or Bryce National Park come to mind ...
4 Essential Pieces of Hiking Clothes for Men
If it's hiking clothes for men that you're after then you came to right place! In this quick article we're going to get you trail ready with the 4 basic ...
Vasquez Rocks: Climb & Hike Among Sandstone Peaks
Living in the city of Los Angeles, or spending too much time within it's busy streets, can be downright exhausting. Trust us, we know firsthand. Residing 3 years in the ...
Inner Basin Trail: Roaming The Aspen Forest of Flagstaff
Unlike our other desert articles, we're going to tap into a different side of Arizona. A lush environment that is surprisingly less talked about among those traveling through The Grand ...
17 Beautiful Nature-Fueled Day Trips From Los Angeles
If you live in the city, or find yourself frequently in city landscapes, then you might find yourself craving a mental break from time to time. Whether that be a ...
Kolob Canyons: Zion’s Hidden Gem on Taylor Creek Trail
Every year, the red rock state of Utah receives millions of tourists and travelers from across the globe to experience firsthand the American southwest. Those who come wish to see ...
5 Benefits of Hiking That Will Change Your Life
Many of us live in a world where nature and the benefits of hiking are rather elusive. It's not so easy to walk out your front door and just be ...
Malibu Creek State Park: Hiking the Rock Pool Trail
Malibu is well known by many locals and tourists as one of southern California's most famous beach towns. Unlike other SoCal cities, Malibu is a more quiet coastal town with ...
5 Epic Things To Do at Alabama Hills, California
California is well known for it's expansive deserts and scenic, forested mountains. Unlike other states, it's fairly easy to start your day with a hiking trip in the high mountains ...
4 Stops at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
When you think Nevada, what first comes to mind? If you thought Las Vegas, you're on par with the rest of the world. Being the state's largest and most popular ...
Chiricahua National Monument: Hiking The Big Loop Trail
When most think of Arizona, they think of dry deserts, red rock buttes, and sprawling valleys of Saguaro cacti. While these attributes may be associated most with the desert region, ...
Epic 8 Day Colorado Road Trip: A Nature Fueled Itinerary
Many who travel to Colorado are looking to indulge in the state's incredible natural beauty. The lush region is loaded with national parks, national monuments, wide forests, and towering mountains ...
Pinnacles National Park: Bear Gulch to High Peaks Loop
California is well known for its diverse landscape and changing scenery. From barren deserts, to dense rain forests, and even beautiful coastlines, you can find several types of terrain all ...
Hike Hanging Lake Trail, Colorado – Winter Edition
Colorado is a state of pristine beauty. Loaded with towering mountains, thick forests, and natural scenery that could keep you occupied for a lifetime. This mountainous state is home to ...
Devils Postpile to Rainbow Falls – Hiking Mammoth Lakes
Mammoth Mountain is a popular hub for snowboarding, skiing, and hiking. During the winter, this place gets flocked with tons of people looking to shred the icy slopes. In contrast, ...
Rifle Mountain Park Ice Caves: Colorado’s Winter Gem
Colorado has some pretty epic features. From sprawling mountains, to dense forests, and to even massive red rock cliffs. Okay, not pretty epic, but super epic! There are numerous ways ...
8 Incredible Things to Do in Colorado National Monument
On our last road trip to Colorado, we ventured through an array of dense forests and along the peaks of numerous snow covered mountains. Unlike other states, such as Utah ...
5 Must See Colorado Parks in Winter
There are states that never see snow and Colorado is not one of them! Known as the "High State" and not just for a particular herb. The mean elevation of ...
Black Canyon of the Gunnison: Rim Rock Trail
You've most likely heard of the Grand Canyon right? Millions of people travel across the globe to see Arizona's most popular national park. While the Grand Canyon is nothing short ...
Garden of the Gods: The Famous Red Rocks of Colorado
When you think red rocks, what states do you imagine? Arizona? Utah? Maybe even Nevada? Us too. Well, then you could understand why we were completely caught off guard when ...
Romero Pools Trail: A Desert Oasis in Catalina State Park
If you're new to following us, then you'll quickly learn that we're absolutely in love with the Arizona desert. Vast desert plains, tall saguaro cactus, beautiful mountains, and brilliant pink ...
Rainbow Basin Natural Area: A Desert of Many Colors
Many who pass through Barstow don't know of the rare geological wonder hidden within the surrounding desert valley. When driving through the area, you mainly see dry flat earth, some ...
7 Beautiful Lakes You Must See in Mammoth Lakes, CA
California is huge. As southern California locals, it's easy for us to forget how much beauty there is in this state all the way to the Oregon border up north ...
8 Best Desert Spots in the Southern California Desert
You know what's funny? The majority of southern California is actually a desert. Many of those who travel to California vacation along the coast so they can lounge by the beach ...
Devil’s Hall Trail: Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Out in what feels like the middle of nowhere is a real treat hidden within the tall peaks of the Guadalupe Mountains. If these massive peaks alone don't catch your ...
Murray Canyon Trail: Chasing Waterfalls in the Desert
If you know me then you know I absolutely love hikes through the desert. Southern California has a large variety of desert trails making it one of my favorite places ...
Annie’s Canyon Trail: A Slot Canyon in Solana Beach, CA
If you're traveling along the southern California shoreline, you would probably expect to spend your day indulging in a few common coastal activities. Activities such as laying by the beach, ...
3 Best Mile & Under Hikes in Joshua Tree National Park
If you've ever had the chance to visit Joshua Tree National Park, then you know you need more than one day to see the park. I mean, this is true ...
Torrey Pines State Reserve: Hiking the Beach Trail
Spending the day at the beach is a typical past time for many California residents and foreign travelers. Conveniently, there are several beaches to choose from spreading across the entire ...
Navajo Loop Trail: Hiking in Bryce Canyon National Park
For those heading to Utah in search of breathtaking nature, you're in for a real treat. This wonderful state is packed full with endless adventure and mind blowing scenery. There's ...
Windy Gap Trail: Climbing The Peaks of Angeles National Forest
If you're looking to escape the city of Los Angeles for some peace and quiet in nature, then you're in luck. Drive just an hour north, and you'll find yourself ...
South Kaibab Trail: Hiking Down Into The Grand Canyon
The Grand Canyon in Arizona is incredibly vast, making it one of the natural wonders of the world. Spanning 277 miles long, 18 miles wide, and 1 mile deep, it's ...
General Sherman Tree: See The Largest Tree on Earth at Sequoia Nat’l Park
Out of all the woodlands in the world, it's common to feel like the size of an ant when walking through a forest of tall trees. It's crazy how something ...
4 Best Things To Do at Great Sand Dunes National Park, CO
When traveling across the United States, you probably wouldn't expect to discover towering sand dunes. Many anticipate this type of scenery in places like Egypt or the Middle East where ...
Amboy Crater: Hiking to the Top of a 250ft Extinct Volcano off Route 66
Two things I absolutely love: the desert and Route 66. Throw hiking in the mix and you now have my full attention. Right off Route 66 I discovered a unique ...
Cave of Munits: An Epic Cave Adventure at El Escorpion Park, CA
No matter the end destination, I always love exploring a new hiking trail. Although I do especially enjoy a trail that ends somewhere unique like a cave or waterfall. Discovering ...
The Narrows: Hiking Deep Within The Canyons of Zion National Park
Many know Zion National Park for it's epic landscapes and incredible hiking trails. With towering red rock cliffs, deep painted canyons, and a rushing river, it's easy to see why ...
Devil’s Bridge Trail: Journey to a 54ft Arch in Sedona, Arizona
Sedona is drop dead gorgeous. You can literally look off into the distance in any direction and be met with breathless beauty. We're talking towering red rock buttes and incredibly ...
Walk Among the Giants: Round Meadow Loop, Sequoia National Park
This has to be one of the most spectacular hikes in all of Sequoia National Park considering it's length and level of difficulty. Shelby and I completed this hike after ...
Rio Grande Gorge Bridge: Crossing The Largest Gorge of New Mexico
If you've taken a road trip through New Mexico, you surely remember traveling through a seemingly endless shrubby desert. This is at least what we encountered traveling down the back ...
Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument: Climbing Into The Past
Hiking through nature has so many perks. Just to name a few: peacefulness, exercise, scenery, and the mental clarity you feel throughout your journey. We were looking forward to a ...
Your Travel Guide to Visiting Zion National Park
For most traveling through Utah, it is essential to visit one of the state's many magnificent national parks. Unless you're road tripping through all the Mighty 5 National Parks of Utah, most ...
5 Top Things To Do at Dixie National Forest, Utah
If you're taking a road trip through Utah then you are probably visiting some (or maybe all) of the Mighty 5 National Parks of Utah. Nestled in between the famous Zion ...
Saguaro National Park: An Ideal Destination for Any Cactus Lover
As huge desert lovers, Nathan and I frequently travel out to Arizona to enjoy our favorite natural environment. One thing about the Arizona desert that both California and New Mexico ...
Red Rock Canyon State Park: Small Park, Big Experience
When most people think of California they think of perfect weather and beautiful beaches. Although true, there is a lot more to California than just coastal waters. We love California ...
Backbone Trail: Climbing the Rocky Peaks Above Malibu, CA
Not far from the busy city of Los Angeles, rests the quiet and beautiful beach city of Malibu. Obviously Malibu's number one attraction is the beach. But did you know ...
Uncovering The Old LA Zoo of Griffith Park
Los Angeles - the unique, crowded, and most popular city of Southern California. Despite the ever lasting traffic jams and lingering smoggy air, this city is loaded with incredible gems ...
Why You Should Experience The Mighty 5 Utah National Parks
If you are craving an epic desert road trip through the Southwest U.S. then you should really consider traveling through The Mighty 5 of Utah. Utah is known for its ...
Revealing the Secret of Sunken City in San Pedro, California
So why is it called "Sunken City"? The back story is truly unfortunate for those who once lived here, but also a historical testament to the power of mother nature ...
Arches National Park: Home of 2,000 Incredible Arches
Road trips are one of our favorite ways to vacation. The freedom to drive and explore new terrain provides us with endless possibilities making each day just as exciting as ...
Shipwreck Trail: Explore Pieces of the Past
Do you love to hike? Love to explore history? And do you love the beach? If you've said yes to these questions, then you have 3 reasons to see Shipwreck ...
Why White Sands National Monument is Heaven On Earth
Can you imagine 224 miles of rare white gypsum crystals in the form of rolling sand dunes?! Over the course of our travels, Nathan and I have visited 3 U.S ...
The Ultimate Waterfall Hike for Nature Lovers
Along our journey across the United States we were always craving one thing - NATURE. Yes, nature could be viewed virtually all around us across the country, but hiking in ...
How to See Mojave National Preserve in Just One Day
Most travelers traveling through the Southern California desert down Interstate 15 are usually headed towards the fabulous Sin City. Or better known as the famous Las Vegas. Along the hours ...
Fern Canyon – A Hidden Gem Among The Redwoods
Redwood National Park is on many people's bucket list. When visiting Northern California, the Redwoods is typically included in the itinerary. Many people miss a hidden gem located within Redwood ...
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