Hiking Posts

Vancouver is an emerald gem. I walked on bridges, hiked up mountains, drove along the coast, and mar…

Coastal Northern California offers lovely, rocky beaches, picturesque lighthouses, and towering redw…

If you're looking for power on the go, there are tons of options. I reviewed a ruggedly well-made so…

Death Valley is an iconic, gorgeous national park, but it's not for the faint of heart. Here are my …

Route 395 in California's Eastern Sierras is one of the most stunning drives in the country. Here ar…

I was near LA, but I was citied out. So I found ways to avoid the traffic in outskirts and Palm Spri…

Joshua Tree is a beautiful national park, and even though it's not huge, there can be an overwhelmin…

Among RVers, Quartzite, AZ is a winter gathering spot due to its annual RV show. But there's a lot m…

I spent the holidays in Texas, with Thanksgiving in Amarillo and Christmas in Houston. I hiked in Pa…

I loved hiking around rural Washington, mostly in the Snoqualmie region. I found the little towns c…

McCarthy and Kennecott, Alaska might be the most fascinating places I've ever been. The best way to …

The western part of Alaska's Kenai Peninsula is accessible via the Sterling Highway, which travels a…

The Kenai Peninsula of Alaska is one of the most gorgeous places I've ever been. I walked the beach,…

Under the shadow of America's tallest mountain, Denali, the Parks Highway is a gorgeous route throug…

I was in Phoenix, Arizona when I decided to spend the summer in Alaska. Three thousand miles with a …

On the way from Sedona to Salt Lake City, I stopped in Page, St. George, and Leeds. This gorgeous ar…

"Blown away" is really the only way to describe my reaction to Snow Canyon near St. George, Utah. It…

Nestled under towering red and white striped rock formations, Sedona, Arizona is a haven for outdoor…

Carved by the Virgin River, above its placid banks rises Zion Canyon. Explore the Emerald Pools Trai…

1.8 billion mind-boggling years ago, the Earth was beginning to shape itself in ways that would lead…

I'd heard of Flagstaff before we visited, but I knew absolutely nothing about it. That's the best wa…

600 years ago, the Sinagua people built homes at sites that were as beautiful as they were defensibl…

How does wood petrify? What does it look like? Is it really as beautiful as they say? During my time…

Homolovi is the largest of Arizona's state park archaeological sites, featuring a kiva and 1,200 roo…

From Albuquerque, I explored Santa Fe one day, and went hiking at the gorgeous Kasha Katuwe Tent Roc…

I loved Albuquerque's Southwestern charm, tasty eats, vintage style, and easy access to beautiful pe…

After passing by the frosty Guadalupe Mountains National Park, I descended underground to explore Ca…

Del Rio, Texas is home to the lovely Amistad Reservoir and pictographs at Seminole Canyon State Park…

Texas Hill Country has so much to offer, like swimming holes, rivers, barbecue, architecture, and fu…

I hiked and primitive carside camped at Pace Bend Park on Lake Travis in Texas. Here's what I did to…

Let's just say I like to dream big. I love to hike, and I'm very satisfied with a scenic jaunt about…

During my second trip to Longhorn Cavern in Texas, I went on a walking tour and discovered history a…

I recently traveled to Big Bend National Park, which is stunning in its physical beauty. What follow…

Planning a trip to Big Bend National Park? Here's where to stay, what to pack, what to do, and how t…

Did you know America's second largest canyon is two states away from the Grand Canyon in Texas? I hi…

Human waste is a natural part of life. But it can get tricky to deal with when you're in the middle …

Is there anything more peaceful than a quiet, wintery hike through the woods? Here are some images f…

What goodies go in a backpacker's backpack? Here's my (probably way too extensive) packing list to g…

I had my very first spelunking adventure at Longhorn Cavern in Texas! Look how muddy I got! It was a…

I LOVE camping with my dogs. But there are some safety and courtesy considerations dog parents have …

Here are 6 tips to stay safe and have a nice time in the backcountry, inspired by the Hunger Games f…

Over my years camping, here are a few of my personal food-related backpacking lessons learned the ha…