Hiking in United States

Best of the Grand Canyon

The Grand Canyon has been on our bucket list for years! We finally made it a reality and at the right time too as the November weather in Arizona was just perfect for outdoor activities… mostly...

Explore the Great Outdoors with A Visit to Whidbey Island and Fort Casey

Whidbey Island sits in the middle of the Puget Sound just 30 miles north of Seattle. A beautiful waterfront getaway with a landscape full of lushes green grass, trees and beaches. Tucked near the...

The Gorge at Watkins Glen - A Unique Hiking Trail in Upstate New York

Have you experienced the hiking trails in Watkins Glen State Park's gorge? Located in the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York, the glen is amazing. If you haven't experienced it, get outdoors...

Backpacking the Manistee River Trail

It was the first time in three years that we did not have severe weather to contend with on the annual nieces and nephews’ backpacking adventure. There were, however, plenty of other happenings...

12 Things to Do in Lake Tahoe During the Summer

Lake Tahoe is the largest Alpine lake in North America and is known for its crystal clear blue water and year-round activity. While Tahoe is probably more known for it's winter activities, I...

Backpack the Pohono Trail in Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park is FULL of amazing trails; it’s hard to choose which ones to hike, especially if you only have a handful of days in the park. While I haven’t spent as much time in...