Your friendly guide to national parks, road trips, and all things outdoors
There are affiliate links in here. How I went two years without knowing about this hike and these petroglyphs is beyond me. The 100 Hands Pictograph Hike in Escalante is a great, short option if you're just passing through the park. It's right along the main road so you don't have to make the perilous…
Continue reading ➞ Witch Zapping Reindeer, Or The 100 Hands Pictograph in Escalante
There are affiliate links in here. Lately, I've been thinking more about this winter, where I'll be, what I'll be doing, all that good stuff. I've especially been dreaming about the Tetons in the winter. I love it. I don't love winter, but nothing beats the Tetons under eight feet of snow with moose lounging…
Continue reading ➞ Best National Parks To Visit In The Winter
After working at a hotel front desk for almost two years, I've learned some things that I do and do not like that people do. Of course, some things will be dependent on the type of hotel/resort as well as the locations. Others, though, will be universal. For example, I do like when people don't…
Before I get into this, there are a few things you should know about me relating to this: I LOVE dinosaurs. All things dinosaur, I love. I own two Jurassic Park shirts and wear them when I see dinosaur things. I've made it a goal to see as many dinosaur things in Utah as I…
Continue reading ➞ Go Back In Time On The Trail Through Time In Colorado
Colorado National Monument in Grand Junction, Colorado is a hidden gem. I had heard of it my first summer working in Bullfrog, but I knew literally nothing about it until maybe a week before I went. Turns out, I love it! I won't lie, I don't really like Grand Junction. The food options aren't great. …
Continue reading ➞ Coke Ovens And The Devils Kitchen In Colorado National Monument
Believe it or not, I never used to want to travel in the US. That seems crazy now after basically traveling around it for jobs for the last three years. I'm still dying to leave the country, which I haven't done since I got back from the Philippines, but at the same time, I've loved…
Continue reading ➞ 50 Pictures That Will Make You Want To Explore Americas Outdoors
There are affiliate links in here. I did receive the Darn Tough Socks and LuminAID to try out and like always, all opinions are my own. This isn't going to be the ultimate packing list with literally everything you should bring on a national park road trip where you'll be doing a lot of camping. …
Continue reading ➞ Perfect Packing List For Camping In The National Parks On A Road Trip
There are affiliate links in here. One thing that makes a national park experience less fun is fighting the crowds on and off trails. I mean really, who likes waiting in line just to get into the park for two hours? Or waiting in a line on a hiking trail? Or looking for a parking…
Continue reading ➞ How To Avoid Crowds In The National Parks
I thought I would switch things up today and do a more fun, and only sort of serious, post. I'm going to be sharing 4 unconventional road trip games. And by that, I mean I wouldn't really consider these actual games, but they are all things I experience in the car and have sort of…
While I wouldn't say it's the best hike in Colorado, Devils Backbone in Loveland is a nice way to do a little hiking without straying too far from a city. This hike is easy, conveniently located, and has a good view of the surrounding area. Whether you are looking for a nice after work walk…
Continue reading ➞ Devils Backbone: An Easy Hike In Loveland, Colorado
The hike to Diamond Head is a must-do if you're visiting Oahu. While it may look like a tough, long hike from afar, it really only takes about an hour to get to the top, rewarding you with 360-degree views of Honolulu and the surrounding area. So, basically, this is totally worth it. It's one…
If that title doesn't confuse you, cool. If it does, here's what I mean. Lower Muley Twist is like, a 15-mile hike in Capitol Reef National Park. The trailhead is at the top of the Burr Trail switchbacks and the end is at the bottom at least a mile away. We started at the trailhead,…
If you haven't noticed, lately I've been going through pictures from old trips. And I mean old, like high school old. I didn't think I had my pictures from the last trip to Hawaii with me in Utah, but I do! So, I went through them and picked out the best to share with you…
Continue reading ➞ 27 Pictures That Have Me Wishing I Was Back In Hawaii
Ok, this isn't literally just pictures of New York, but don't expect anything helpful from this. If you're looking for something informative, head elsewhere. You won't find it here. I would suggest some of these posts. This post will be more of a small collection of pictures from my trip to New York in high…
Continue reading ➞ Literally Just Pictures Of New York (And Some Fun Stories)
