Navajo Loop Trail & Peekaboo Loop Hike: The Best of Bryce Canyon
Bryce Canyon National Park is a gorgeous park worth spending a couple of days (minimum) exploring. The Peekaboo Loop and Navajo Loop Trail combo is one of the best, if not “the” best option for sampling all that is Bryce Canyon, National Park. Gaze up at the hoodoos as they tower over you, walk through an […]
Willis Creek Slot Canyon: A Fun & Easy Hike
If you want a fun and easy slot canyon that doesn’t require any big scrambles over rocks or narrow squeezes that require months of dieting to perform, then look no further than the Willis Creek Slot Canyon! The Willis Creek Slot Canyon is located in Utah’s Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. This hike is perfect for […]
5 Essentials You Need for Car Camping or SUV Camping
Have you ever thought it might be nice to pull up to your campsite and not need to put up a tent? Perhaps you have visions of crawling into the back of your car and curling up in a cozy bed, all ready for you without any extra work. Well, that’s exactly what I decided […]
Mesa Arch at Sunrise: A Photographer’s Experience
Mesa Arch is a pothole arch in Canyonlands National Park. Although the hike out to the arch is relatively uninteresting, the arch and the view at the overlook make for a big payoff with minimal effort. And if you decide to hike out to Mesa Arch to see the sunrise, you will be doubly rewarded! Sunrise […]
Smith Rock State Park: Misery Ridge Loop Trail
On a road trip to Central Oregon, hubby and I spontaneously decided to stop at Smith Rock State Park near Bend, Oregon. I am so glad we did! This 600+ acre park is beautiful! The river winds its way through the park, with volcanic rock formations towering alongside it. It’s no wonder it’s considered Oregon’s […]
Waihee Ridge Trail: A Local Favorite on Maui
Waihee Ridge Trail in Maui is a gorgeous hike with lush jungles, eucalyptus forests, waterfalls, and stunning ocean views. It should definitely be on your list of things to do when visiting Maui, Hawaii. Hiking gives you a unique perspective on the place you’re visiting. You meet locals along the way, and it is a […]
Visiting Oregon’s Unique Painted Hills
On a recent road trip to Central Oregon, we took a small detour to see Oregon’s Painted Hills. I’d read about them, and they reminded me a little of the South Dakota Badlands. I didn’t realize I had anything like that so close to home, so I wanted to check them out. After taking this […]
Suntop Lookout: Easy Access to Incredible Views
Do you want stunning views of Mount Rainier and the surrounding mountain ranges but without a long hike? Then look no further than Suntop Lookout. Suntop Lookout was built in 1933 as a fire lookout and also served as a U.S. Army Aircraft lookout site during WWII. It is one of the only fire lookouts […]
Hiking to Spray Park & Falls: My Beautiful Misadventure
The Spray Park trail and Spray Falls have been on my list of hiking to-dos for years. The Spray Park trail checks off all my hiking favorites. It has an alpine lake (Mowich Lake), waterfalls, stunning views, and wildflowers. Plus, I get to see snow in August! It is easy to see why this trail […]
Twin Falls Hike: A Short Hike With Gorgeous Views
Are you feeling a little stir-crazy? Do you need a good day hike to shake off some winter blues? Well, that’s how I felt after what seemed to be a never-ending winter and a cold and rainy start to our summer in Seattle. I was ready to get outside and soak in the beautiful sunny […]