Lower Calf Creek Falls is an amazing waterfall hike in Utah’s Grand Staircase – Escalante National Monument. While this park is very remote, this hike is very popular and can get extremely crowded. The hike is a 6.9-mile, out and back trail. Even though this hike is not a very difficult one, the total length is quite a lot for…
The Grand Circle Road Trip is a loop that covers some of the best Southwest America has to offer. Six national parks plus several national monuments and landmarks that highlight the iconic red rocks and sandstone landforms that have been carved out and formed from erosion, mostly due to the serpentine Colorado River. This part of the country is rather…
If you are lucky enough to live in Portland or even if you are just visiting here, you have so many great nearby places to visit. Day trips from Portland include a range of destinations that involve hiking, sightseeing, wine tasting, beach combing, shopping, and so much more. The longest I would be willing to drive for a day trip…
Dry Creek Falls via the Pacific Crest Trail is a really nice hike in Oregon’s Columbia River Gorge area to an amazing plunging waterfall. The hike itself is a steady incline through lush, green forests, ground-covering ferns, and giant slugs crossing the path. It looks like a scene straight out of the movie, FernGully. When I was researching this hike,…
The Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area of Oregon is one of the most beautiful spots in America, and it is my favorite place to hike. Waterfalls, lush forests, and gorges….what’s not to love! The great part is the best hikes in Columbia River Gorge range from less than half a mile to several miles, so there are trails for…
Hood River is a small town on the banks of the Columbia River in Oregon located about an hour east of Portland. This town’s close proximity to Mt. Hood, Columbia River Gorge Scenic Area, and the Hood River Fruit Loop make it the perfect place to visit! Here are the 18 best things to do in Hood River, Oregon. Disclaimer: This…
Located in Oregon’s Silver Falls State Park, the Trail of Ten Falls is a moderately difficult hike where you get to witness ten breathtaking waterfalls. In order to see all ten waterfalls, you will have to hike the full trail that is reported to be 7.4 miles. This length may be too challenging for some visitors, so there are several…
Big Bend National Park is one of two national parks in Texas. Located on the Texas-Mexico border, this park is remote and vast. If you have ever been to the rest of Texas, you will know this place is like no other in the state. There is no need for strenuous hikes to see big views, ancient dormant volcano, dinosaur…
One of the best ways to spend a few days in Washington is by visiting the Olympic Peninsula. This part of Washington has so much to offer with its rain forests, waterfalls, beaches, whale watching, and other sea life. The best way to spend 3 days is with this Olympic National Park itinerary. Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links so…
Las Vegas is best known as being an oasis for gambling and partying. But this desert city is also a great place to begin a hiking vacation. Below are nine great locations for hiking near Las Vegas, organized from the closest to the furthest away. These destinations can be visited in just a few hours or part of road trip…