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Tennessee
The Ultimate Road Trip Through Eastern Tennessee's Waterfall Haven
Situated between Knoxville and Nashville, Tennessee lies a region of the Appalachian foothills that is dotted with beautiful state parks full of waterfalls, campgrounds, rivers, hiking trails, rolling mountains, caves, and lakes; perfect for anyone with a desire to explore. If waterfalls make you...Read more -
North Cascades, Washington
72 Hours of adventure in the North Cascades
When we first knew we were going to be relocating our lives across the country we began researching hikes, backpacking trips and camping spots instead of movers. Priorities, right? Visiting the Cascades quickly rose to the top of our list and we knew because of the long snowy season in the region...Read more -
Zion, Utah
A Mesmerizing Experience Hiking The Narrows in Zion National Park
BACKSTORY I have been hiking and camping for as long as I can remember. The outdoors have always been a part of my life, but one national park has consistently seized my soul whenever I visit. I have been going to Zion National Park more or less yearly for over seven years now. To me, it is a par...Read more -
Colorado
25 Places in Colorado You’ll Want to Camp
Colorado is one state that you absolutely need to add to to your camping bucket list. Home to the Rocky Mountains, pristine alpine lakes, starry skies and (if you go in the next few weeks) some of the most stunning displays of fall foliage you’ll ever see, Colorado is a camping paradise. So where...Read more -
Idaho
10 Idaho Lakes to Backpack to This Summer
Is anybody else already dreaming of long summer days spent in the mountains? Does the thought of lizarding on a sun-baked rock next to an alpine lake bring tears of joy to your eyes? We know how you feel. Not only that, but we've done you a favor and compiled a list of some of the most idyllic mo...Read more -
Colorado
The 10 Best Hikes In Colorado
You can be sure that the hikes of this majestic state are some of the best in the world. Climb grand mountain peaks, meander through fields of beautiful wildflowers, walk amongst wonderful wildlife, or just hang out at a gorgeous alpine lake. Colorado hikes have it all and they never disappoint. ...Read more -
California
10 California Backpacking Trips on My Bucket List
I remember my first backpacking trip in California like it was yesterday. I was working at a summer camp on Fallen Leaf Lake and my day-off crew decided to head up to Aloha Lake to spend the night at the “Waterfall Camp.” We made our way past several smaller alpine lakes, scrambled across giant g...Read more -
Oregon
Why the Columbia River Gorge Is Better Than a National Park
Yes, I said it. The Columbia River Gorge tops America's national parks. This summer, I encourage you to rethink that crowded trip to Yosemite, or that quick weekend getaway to Yellowstone, or even that 5 day backpacking trip in Zion. Instead, think about visiting the Columbia River Gorge, which i...Read more -
North Cascades, Washington
The Top 10 Hikes in the North Cascades
I spent the summer up in Washington in the North Cascades and these are my favorite hikes from my time there. By no means did I hike every hike - that would be impossible in one summer - but here is what I found to be my top 10 hikes of the North Cascades. 1. Cascade Pass, Sahale Glacier Dist...Read more -
Hocking Hills State Park, Ohio
10 Photos That Will Convince You Hocking Hills Is Straight out of The Lord of the Rings
Forbes listed the 2,356-acre Hocking Hills State Park in southeast Ohio's Hocking County as the best of the best places to travel in 2023. Once you've been to this state park, you'll understand why. With 156 campsites with electricity and 13 without, 40 deluxe cabins, three rental camper cabins w...Read more -
Moab, Utah
Exploring the Best of Moab in One Winter Weekend
This winter my buddy and I decided to spend a weekend hiking and doing landscape photography around Moab, Utah. We drove in Friday and spent the evening at Dead Horse Point State Park to shoot photos at sunset. The sunset didn't disappoint, and we drove back to Moab having already taken some grea...Read more -
Virginia
5 Virginia Waterfalls to Swim in This Summer
Is there anything more refreshing than swimming under a waterfall on a hot summer day? Escaping the summer heat in a freezing cold pool of water and then sunbathing out on warm rocks is one of my all time favorite summer activities. I've never not had fun while doing it. So, with summer unofficia...Read more -
Utah
5 Photos from a Solo Adventure in Escalante, Utah
The first time I only spent maybe half a day to hike Zebra slot canyon in Escalante. Since then I fell in love with this magic land so only a month later I decided to spend my whole 3 days weekend in this area. Coyote Gulch is a must-do, even though you have to drive 43 miles and almost 2 hours o...Read more -
San Francisco, California
5 Must-Do Trail to Tavern Hikes in the San Francisco Bay Area
The Bay Area is home to some of the best food, drink, and adventure on the West Coast and while it'd be hard not to find a great trail to tavern combo on your adventure in the Bay, we've made it easy on you. These are some of the best places to play and refuel across the whole area. Explore the ...Read more -
Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah
Bryce Canyon in a Day
Bryce Canyon receives a lot less visitors than the neighboring Zion and Grand Canyon National Parks, but it is not to be missed. You'll find sandstone formations called hoodoos in just about every shape. Native Americans believe hoodoos were once people turned to stone by Coyote. While the park d...Read more -
Kauai, Hawaii
A Beginner's Guide to Exploring Kauai
Kauai is a lush island paradise of immense canyons, powerful waterfalls, vast jungles and pristine beaches. It’s quickly become one of my favorite places to visit and I find myself returning year after year. Because there’s so much to do, I thought I’d share my favorite adventures and some tips o...Read more