Escalante’s Majestic Neon Canyon and Golden Cathedral
Of all the hikes we have done in the U.S., the hike to the Golden Cathedral is one of our favorites. We’d say it’s a must see if you happen to be in the Escalante area. It’s hard to find…
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Planning a Trip to Escalante, Utah: Where to Camp and How to Prepare
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument is one of the most remarkable places we’ve camped, and the area is home to endless desert adventures. With many options to choose from, it’s pretty important to have an idea of what you want to…
Within the Cracks and Crevices of Escalante: Dry Fork, Peek-A-Boo, and Spooky Slot Canyons
We awoke as the morning sun began to warm our tent. When it became almost too hot to bear, we stepped outside to begin getting ready for the day ahead. After making breakfast and packing our daypacks, we headed out…
Hall of Mosses – Olympic National Park
The forests of Olympic National Park are famous for the massive, moss-covered trees and lush undergrowth. You may have seen photos of thick fog among the trees or golden light beams piercing through the branches – all stunning scenes of…
White Tank Mountain Regional Park: The Waterfall Trail
White Tank Mountain Regional Park is a pretty place to enjoy some desert scenery only a short ways from Phoenix. So many people raved about the Waterfall Trail in the park, so we thought we’d give it a try. While…
Three-Day Olympic National Park Itinerary
With moss-covered forests, snowcapped peaks, and beautiful coastline all within close proximity to each other, Olympic National Park is quite a unique place. We had never been to the coasts of Washington together, so we decided to take a trip…
Hiking Bell Rock in Sedona
The cooler months drew us to Sedona frequently. Not only is winter more comfortable for hiking in Arizona, the snow on the red rocks made us fall in love with winter hikes around this beautiful part of the state. One…
Walking Rialto Beach to Hole in the Wall
The coast of Washington is well known for its dramatic scenery of rugged sea stacks, dense coastal forests, large pieces of driftwood, and often misty shoreline. We had never been this far north on the west coast, so we were…
Hiking Soldier Pass in Sedona
Anywhere you hike in Sedona will offer beautiful views of the unique landscape that makes this part of Arizona so famous. Soldier Pass in Sedona is no exception, and we particularly enjoyed this hike for the numerous attractions along the…
Sol Duc Falls in Olympic National Park
The Sol Duc Falls Trail is known for mossy old growth trees, wildflowers, and stunning cascades flowing among the lush undergrowth. It was truly like a scene from a fairytale. People come from all over to experience this beautiful setting,…
Hiking to Murhut Falls in Olympic National Forest
There are many stunning waterfalls flowing through the lush forests of the Olympic Peninsula, and Murhut Falls is one of the cascades you shouldn’t miss! Though this waterfall is tucked deep in the woods several miles down a dirt road,…
Hiking the Staircase Rapids Loop – Olympic National Park
The forests of the Olympic Peninsula are filled with fairytale settings and stunning waterfalls. The Staircase Rapids Loop was our first ever hike in this area and it was absolutely stunning! This loop is fairly short and easy, making it…