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The Complete Guide to Hiking the Narrows in Zion (Gear, Permits, Tips, and more!)
The Narrows is one of the most memorable hikes in Zion National Park. Get all the info and tips you need about gear, planning, permits, and more in this Narrows hiking guide.
Hike the Winchester Mountain Lookout Trail (& Stay Overnight!)
Explore the beauty and history of the North Cascades on the Winchester Mountain Lookout hike. This guide provides all you need to know for a memorable trek.
8 Things to Know Before Exploring the Tamolitch Blue Pool
With stunning turquoise blue water, the Tamolitch Blue Pool hike needs to be on your Oregon bucket list! We’re sharing everything you need to know about visiting this natural wonder.
21 Stunning Hikes near Bend Oregon
Discover the 21 best hikes near Bend, Oregon! From challenging mountain peaks to serene alpine lakes, find your perfect hike in the heart of the Cascades.
Backpacking the Trans Catalina Trail
With mountainous terrain, stunning ocean vistas, and a captivating island mystique, the Trans Catalina Trail is a completely unique backpacking experience – unlike anything else in the United States.
This Trans-Catalina Trail backpacking guide will give you all the information you need to plan and hike this unique 38 mile trail on Catalina Island.
Tumalo Falls Hikes & Tips for Visiting
Tumalo Falls is a stunning 97 foot waterfall with a near vertical drop, making it one of the most iconic waterfalls in Central Oregon. With a number of accessible viewpoints, hiking trails, and additional waterfalls, this is a great place to explore if you’re visiting Bend and want to spend a day outdoors! In the post below we share all the details you need in order to visit and hike Tumalo Falls.
Explore Bridal Veil Falls
If you’re chasing waterfalls in the Columbia River Gorge, add Bridal Veil Falls to your list! Get all the details for this easy waterfall hike in this guide.
4 Hikes to Beat the Crowds in Zion National Park
If you’re looking for a chance to get away from the crowds at Zion National Park, check out these lesser-used Zion hiking trails!
A Guide to the Arizona Hot Springs
The Arizona Hot Springs (aka Ringbolt Hot Springs) are located along the Colorado River just south of the Hoover Dam. Tucked away inside a colorful slot canyon, these hot springs offer a beautiful environment to enjoy a nice long soak. They can be accessed by boat via the Colorado River or by hiking a 5.8…
Getting Out There: Backpacking to Russell Lake in Oregon’s Jefferson Wilderness
Trail Closure: This area of the Mt Jefferson Wilderness is currently CLOSED due to the impacts of the Lionshead Fire. More information and updates can be found on the Willamette National Forest website. Nestled in a sprawling alpine meadow in the shadow of Mt. Jefferson is the picturesque Russell Lake. We made an overnight backpacking…
Backpacking to Heart Lake in Mt. Shasta
While our overnight backpacking trip up to Heart Lake in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest allowed us to experience stunning alpine terrain and awe-inspiring mountain vistas, it only required a short 3 mile round trip hike! It was short, sweet, and thoroughly epic. We had visited Mt Shasta nearly a year ago, during the first couple…