United States

If beautiful red canyons, ghost towns, alpine lakes, and the all-encompassing beauty that is Yosemite National Park sound like a trip you’d love to go on, consider doing a road trip from Las Vegas to San Francisco. Between two national parks, multiple national monument sites, vista points that br...

Although there was a lack of news coverage, you may have heard of the wildfire that engulfed the Gatlinburg area and Great Smoky Mountain National Park this past November. If not, here's a quick recap.  Tennessee had an extremely dry year in 2016. Small fires broke out here and there but contain...

Rocky Mountain National Park is known for its craggy mountain peaks and stunning high elevation vistas, typically accessed via its eastern side from the bustling Estes Park. Venturing to the more remote and lesser visited western side rewards with far less crowds, and due to its location & el...

We drove just over two hours to catch the sunset at this fire lookout. We were there for maybe an hour and a half getting blasted by the wind, but the sun put on a show for us. I don't have a single regret.   I'm not going to name this spot, because they're already having a hard time renovating t...

Mount Tallac is one of our go-to day hikes when we're staying at our favorite Lake Tahoe basecamp, Zephyr Cove. This hike is particularly rad because it’s pretty challenging and endlessly scenic. You have both rewards of working hard and experiencing the beauty of what Tahoe has to offer. From th...

Oregon is home to some of the tallest waterfalls and most beautiful scenery in the northwestern United States, especially when the autumn leaves start changing. From rolling hills to winding rivers, there is an endless supply of trails leading to views that will leave you in awe. With famous spot...

Located just south of Olympic National Park, the little town of Westport, Washington is home to some of the best surf in the Pacific Northwest and ideally situated for anybody looking to spend some quality time exploring the best of Washington's beautiful coast.  If you're thinking of planning a ...

We crossed our fingers as we rolled up to Bryce Canyon at midnight with no prior campsite reservations. Not knowing what was in store for us, the van wheels found their way quietly down the dirt road. I had a gut feeling we would see an open spot. Not only was there one open site, but nearly half...

A trip to Grand Teton National Park in the winter is one you'll remember forever. Cold? Yes, but that's what winter clothes are for. The upside to the cold is that it scares away most tourists, so when you visit in the winter, you may find some of the park's most popular high-season destinations ...

When most people think of Charlottesville, VA, inevitably Thomas Jefferson, UVA, and Monticello come to mind. But don’t be fooled, this bustling little college town tucked in the Blue Ridge Mountains is overflowing with more hiking trails than you could possibly fit into a weekend, mountain bikin...

It is that time of year! The time of year that the trees catch fire across the country - creating stunning and photogenic scenes glittered throughout the woods. Here in Colorado, there are many places to see the fall colors around the state. So here is a list of my top 5 favorite places to go:1. ...

Photography has always been a passion of mine, but lately, as the obsession to capture the perfect shot grows, I find my appreciation of the moment shrinking. Is perfect lighting or composition more important than connection and reflection? As a full-time adventure travel blogger, photographer/fi...

Idaho's trails are home to epic views of the rugged Sawtooth Mountains, pristine alpine lakes and even sand dunes that look like they belong in the Southwest. If you’re planning a summer adventure in Idaho, be sure to check out these trails and more before you hit the road. If you’re not one of t...

The Foxen Canyon Wine Trail is a beautiful cycling route connecting the Santa Maria Valley and the Foxen Canyon from Santa Maria to Los Olivos, passing through the heart of the one of the most famous winemaking areas in southern California.   The unique topography and geology of the area coupled...

From densely wooded forests, to crystal clear mountain lakes, to the gorgeous and seemingly endless coastline, Maine is home to spectacular wilderness. There's no better way to experience this idyllic scenery than spending a few nights camping out. These 10 Tentrr campsites not only provide immed...

Most people think of Laguna Beach as an idyllic, sun-swept, coastal town in SoCal with endless pristine beaches, but what is less known is that Laguna Beach is surrounded by more than twenty-thousand acres of pristine Coastal Wilderness, state parks, and designated county wilderness areas, all of...