While epic hiking might not come to mind first when visiting Joshua Tree, there are some easy to moderate hikes you cannot miss! The most popular hike in Joshua Tree is Ryan Mountain, but we think there are better places like the most beautiful sunset hike: Inspiration Peak Trail. When visiting Joshua Tree, you cannot … Read more
A majority of Joshua Tree National Park can be seen in one full day trip, but I highly recommend staying one night near Joshua Tree to take advantage of the picturesque sunsets and sunrises that come out of this enchanted desert town. There are so many unique things to do and see in Joshua Tree … Read more
We’ve hiked thousands of miles across the country and while Zion National Park is no secret, it is still in our top 5 national parks and a must-visit for anyone who loves to hike. In this guide we’ll cover the best hikes in Zion National Park from The Narrows hike through the insanely beautiful Virgin … Read more
Yosemite National Park is full of natural wonders that you can’t find anywhere else on this planet. Thankfully, you don’t have to hike an insane trail either to see the crown jewels such as Half Dome, El Capitan, and Yosemite Falls. There are countless beginner hikes in Yosemite that offer a spectacular view of the … Read more
The North Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park is a rare sight for most people. With only 10% of the Grand Canyon’s total 6 million yearly visitors actually visiting the North Rim, it is a true hidden gem that you should visit, even if for just one full day! An entire 1,000’ higher in … Read more
Mesa Verde National Park is one of the most unique national parks in the United States as it is the one of the first national park in the United States created to protect cultural and historical sites rather than natural features. Additionally, UNESCO named Mesa Verde National Park a World Heritage Site in 1978 as … Read more
Death Valley is one of the rare national parks where it is more common to visit in the winter months, given their extremely hot summers. There are also so many hidden gems in this park that most people don’t even realize exist. Whether you’re planning to camp or stay in a hotel, it will be … Read more
One of the more unique national parks and understated landmarks in California is Death Valley National Park. Death Valley is both eerie from the complete absence of most life outside tourists and mesmerizing from the extraordinary colorful rolling hills known as Artists Palette. There are so many unique things to do in Death Valley as … Read more
Bryce Canyon was one of those parks that completely blew away my expectations! The hoodoos are so unique, especially if you go in the late fall or winter when the hoodoos are covered in a thin blanket of snow. I wasn’t expecting so many huge pine trees either. The red rock and lush forest complimented … Read more
While there are countless beautiful alpine lakes to see in Rocky Mountain National Park, none are as easy to access as those on the Bear Lake Corridor. These lakes include the popular Dream Lake, Nymph Lake, and Bear Lake, as well as the less traveled Lake Haiyaha. Unless you’re visiting during winter, the Lake Haiyaha … Read more
Mount Rainier National Park is a wonderland of waterfalls and wildflowers surrounding one of the most majestic mountains that you will ever see. Even though we consider ourselves skilled hikers, these easy hikes in Mt Rainier are a must-see and perfect for beginner hikers as well. Contents Best Mt Rainier Easy Hikes Mt Rainier Map … Read more
Yosemite is one of the rare national parks that can be enjoyed any time of year, seriously, there is something truly magical about Yosemite in every season! If it’s your first time visiting, the best time to see Yosemite is in May when the iconic waterfalls are in their most powerful form. Another incredible time … Read more
The hikes in Death Valley National Park are out of this world. You would never guess that the best hikes in Death Valley encompass everything from sand dunes, rainbow-colored hills, a crater, and even a desert oasis with a waterfall. Death Valley National Park is over 3 million acres, putting it as the fifth-largest national … Read more
Yosemite National Park is a bucket-list destination for most with countless things to do, and if you’ve been fortunate enough to make it here, you cannot miss the opportunity to witness Yosemite’s moody and ethereal sunsets. Whether you experience any of these Yosemite Sunset spots as a photographer or not, just being in the moment … Read more
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is gaining popularity with people who love spending time outdoors. Nestled in a bay of Lake Superior, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is a federally protected lakeshore stretching 42 miles along the southern coast of Lake Superior including 15 miles of breathtaking sandstone cliffs. Pictured Rocks Michigan is an incredible summer destination for … Read more
There is not much natural beauty that can compare to a desert sunset. I can close my eyes and effortlessly picture those cotton candy Joshua Tree sunsets we watched every night for two weeks on top of our RV. We explored sunsets in Joshua Tree right at our campground just outside the south entrance to … Read more
Voyageurs National Park is a very remote and vastly under-rated national park for how unique it is. The park expands 218,000 acres with 84,000 of those acres being water. There is also over 500 islands! The adventure of canoeing or taking a boat to your remote campsite and then sleeping among the lush forest right … Read more
