The Best Places to Visit in Wild and Wonderful West Virginia Home to the vast Monongahela National Forest, picturesque Blackwater Falls State Park, and the newly minted New River Gorge National Park, West Virginia is an underrated, hidden gem. I didn’t know what to expect the first time I visited West Virginia. Now after visiting a handful…
Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks Ultimate 3 Day Itinerary
Planning Guide and Itinerary for Zion and Bryce Canyon National Park Deserts, canyons, mountains, red rock formations, hoodoos, you can find all of these and more packed into a total of 5 national parks that make up southern Utah. It’s no wonder this region hits record breaking numbers of visitors each year with Zion and…
Denver & Rocky Mountain National Park: 3 Packed Days Exploring the Best of Colorado
With Denver being a bustling city and Rocky Mountain National Park only a short drive away, it’s easy to see why Colorado has become a top destination for city lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. I spent a 4 day weekend covering as much ground as possible and was enamored by all that Colorado had to…
A Beginner’s Guide to the W Trek in Torres Del Paine Chile
What is the W Trek? It gets its name simply from the shape of the route you take through Torres Del Paine, the massive park in southern Chile that is also a major highlight of the Patagonian region. If you look up a list of the most epic treks in the world, the W is most…
The Best Hikes in Banff
The Best hikes in Banff for every skill level You don’t have to be an avid outdoors(wo)man to appreciate all that the Canadian Rockies have to offer. Banff National Park specifically makes up some of the most iconic trails in Canada and even all of North America. Banff and the surrounding areas have trails for…
A Complete Guide to Banff National Park, Canada
You’ve probably seen the pictures floating around social media – turquoise blue lakes up against massive snow-capped mountains, maybe a canoe, maybe a flannel and a wide brim hat? Where else would this be other than Banff National Park, Canada and most likely the iconic Lake Louise. It’s not hard to see why people flock to…