Olympic National Park Packing List
Olympic National Park is an adventurer’s paradise, with a variety of landscapes, abundant wildlife, stunning viewpoints, and a range of activities to do there. We put together a basic packing…
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 the top on the list. Trust us when we say it’s…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…