How To Get a Permit For The Wave
The Wave is a sandstone rock formation located in Coyote Buttes North (not to be confused with South) in Arizona. Marked by its bright...
Elmer’s Bottle Tree Ranch on Route 66
Elmer's Bottle Tree Ranch is a delightful roadside attraction on old Route 66 in southern California. It's wonderfully weird and very much worth a...
The Big Trees Trail
The park services didn't exactly think outside the box much when naming this trail. It's not much of a hike, but it is a...
Havasu Falls Hiking Tips
Hiking to Havasu Falls was one of the most amazing backpacking trips I've ever been on. It's one of my favorite places on the...
Hiking to Yost / Fern Lakes, Inyo National Forest
This is a short but difficult hike to two beautiful lakes in the Sierra Mountains in Inyo National Forest. Yost and Fern lakes sit...
West Fork Oak Creek Hiking & Backpacking Guide
The West Fork of Oak Creek trail was one of our favorites in Sedona. It's a hike through a beautiful gorge which follows along...
Swim in Yellowstone’s Boiling River
The boiling river is one of the best not-so-well-kept secrets of Yellowstone. It's becoming increasingly popular, but isn't as widely know about as some...
Hiking Mosaic Canyon in Death Valley
Hiking Mosaic Canyon is one of the best ways to introduce you to the unique beauty of Death Valley. It has a diverse range...
The General Sherman Tree Trail
The General Sherman Tree is touted as the "biggest tree in the world"! It's not really the biggest or the widest tree, but because...
Colby Canyon to Josephine Peak and Strawberry Peak
Colby Canyon offers a scenic route up to both Josephine Peak and Strawberry Peak (most challenging peak in the front range of the San...
Hiking Trails in The Valley of Fire
Hiking in the Valley of Fire State Park in NV is a very unique experience and a great way to see the attractions of...
Hiking Ubehebe Crater
Ubehebe Crater in Death Valley is a much more impressive crater than I initially thought it would be. It's about 1/2mi wide and 600ft...
Guide to Visiting Horseshoe Bend
: I revisited horseshoe bend in 2018 after having visited it 7years before. Below is my account from 7 years ago with updates as...
Tinkertown Museum & Roadside Attraction
"I did all of this while you were watching TV"
This the slogan I most remember from my visit to Tinkertown just outside Albuquerque New...
Best & Worst Things To Do in Bryce Canyon
Bryce Canyon is my favorite canyon national park. It's just so unique and cool! You literally can't look anywhere without saying "Wow". It's also...