Hiking in the Valley of Fire State Park in NV is a very unique experience and a great way to see the attractions of the park. There are lots of incredible rock formations which create some stunning landscapes. It's a relatively small park and most of it can be seen in just one day (things to do in Valley...

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The Valley of Fire is a really cool little state park full of fascinating rock formations and vistas just outside Las Vegas. The biggest draw are the dramatic red, pink, and white rock formations made from Aztec stone that are found throughout the park. They literally look like coals from a red hot fire! The park is fairly small (46,000...

This is a short but difficult hike to two beautiful lakes in the Sierra Mountains in Inyo National Forest. Yost and Fern lakes sit on opposite sides of a large rocky peak. This hike is more often done as a day hike, but can easily be done as a weekend backpacking trip as well. I personally preferred Fern Lake over...

A good sleeping pad can make the difference between tossing and turning all night and getting a good night's sleep during your backpacking trip. There might be some nights you'll be so tired that you just faceplant into your sleeping bag, but usually I haven't found this to be the case. Sleeping pads are an important part of not...

As of 2022, Havasupai is still closed to visitors due to COVID How Do I Get A Hiking or Camping Permit For Havasupai and Havasu Falls? There is no magical secret to getting a permit for Havasupai, unless you know someone in the tourist office (which some hikers do). *** Permits are EXTREMELY DIFFICULT to get and are STRICTLY enforced.*** ...

The Actun Tunichil Muknal cave tour was my favorite thing that we did in Belize during our entire trip! I am a bit partial and really enjoy spelunking and exploring caves, but this adventure really was super cool and lived up to all of my expectations! ATM cave is world renown and was named one of the top 10 caves...

The John Muir Trail is a life long dream for many hikers. With incredible views and challenging terrain, hiking this 213 mile trail can be a life changing experience. As such, getting permits for the John Muir Trail is very difficult as they are highly competitive and sought after. The popularity of the JMT has been increasing significantly and steadily...

Upper and Lower Mesa Falls are breathtaking waterfalls that rival those of the nearby Yellowstone National Park. Located along the Henrys Fork River in the Grand Targhee Forest, this is a short and easy must-see "hike" on the way to the western Yellowstone entrance from Idaho. The water of these falls cascades over remnants of an ancient volcanic super-eruption that...

The entire Panorama Trail goes from Glacier Point past several stunningly beautiful views and waterfalls, and down to the valley floor via The Mist Trail. You can do all or any piece of this hike depending on how much time you have and how vigorous you want your day to be. The trail has some of the best views...