Hiking in United States

One Day Badlands National Park Itinerary

This one-day Badlands National Park itinerary will provide you with all the details you need to know for your national park getaway! Located in southwestern South Dakota, Badlands National Park...

Ultimate Great Smoky Mountains National Park Guide

Great Smoky Mountains National Park rests upon a ridge of forest that straddles the borders of North Carolina and Tennessee. World-renowned for its plant and animal life diversity, the beauty of its...

Beachy Backcountry (Sleeping Bear Dunes)

It was the first time in five years that we did not get rained or stormed on, huddled in a tent or hammock! This annual learning-journey tradition continues to churn out memorable moments. Josh and I...

Bella Vista, a Bike-In Bike-Out Beauty

Bella Vista, translated from Spanish to English, is simply a beautiful view. There is plenty of beauty, and it's a beautiful thing to pedal right from your yard into a world-class mountain bike trail...

Mount Sanitas Hike, Colorado

We started our road trip to Steamboat Springs at around 8 PM on Friday. The plan was to be in Denver till morning so that we can be at our destination before noon. We took a small sleep break at a...

Backpacking the Silver Creek Pathway (Michigan)

We always emphasize the annual niece/nephew backpacking trip is a learning journey. It's a weekend in Michigan to gain some backcountry and independent skills like setting up a tent or hammock...