Hike | Explore | Enjoy
Hike | Explore | Enjoy
APPLE | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE The Trail Design Process Have you ever walked along a hiking trail and wondered why the designer chose to go a certain way? Whether it was straight up the mountain or multiple switchbacks, there is…
If you want to feel like you’re visiting another planet, the Fire Wave and Seven Wonders Loop at Valley of Fire State Park is the perfect trail for you! Just over two miles long, the trail is moderately challenging and…
APPLE | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE Day Hiker to Solo Backpacker No one starts out as a solo backpacker! It’s a transition, starting with day hiking and eventually testing yourself to see if you can last a night or two alone…
The Mossy Cave Trail is 8/10 mile, out-and-back, relatively easy trail at Bryce Canyon National Park. The trail follows the Tropic Ditch stream, eventually leading to a waterfall (in season) and a gorgeous cave filled with, well, moss! Although it’s…
One of the most popular trails at Bryce Canyon National Park is the Queen’s Garden and Navajo Loop Trail. The 3-mile, moderately challenging loop takes you past incredible views, including seeing the beautiful hoodoos from above and below. This was…
If you’re looking for a short canyon trail near St. George, look no further than the Red Reef Trail in the Red Cliffs Recreation Area. This 1.5-mile out-and-back trail offers gorgeous views of the surrounding sandstone cliffs and takes you…
APPLE | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE Writing About the Natural Wonders of Pennsylvania Tory Mather is back! And this time, it’s to talk about her brand-new book, Natural Scenic Wonders of Pennsylvania. During the episode, Tory shares about the writing and…
Zion National Park is one of the most popular National Parks in the US, second only to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. And it’s for good reason! It’s a gorgeous park, and there are several wonderful hikes at Zion National…
When visiting Zion National Park, you have a ton of hikes to choose from! One of the easiest hikes to access is the Watchman Trail, which starts right next to the Visitor Center. This 3.3-mile out-and-back trail is moderately difficult,…
When visiting Zion National Park, you have a multitude of trails to choose from. However, you don’t want to skip the Emerald Pools Trail. This moderate 3-mile loop (or just over 2 miles if you don’t go to the Upper…