United States

So, when I had the opportunity to make the two and a half hour journey east from Marina Del Ray to Joshua Tree National Park...it was one I couldn't pass up. I didn't make it in time for sunrise, but it was one of the most rewarding days I can remember.  I met a sojourning Australian making his w...

Rushing waterfalls, rolling hills, island backcountry getaways, and epic sunsets are just the beginning of the adventures to be found in Georgia. Bring the whole family out for a camping trip or spend the day paddling solo on the tranquil rivers and lakes across the state. The hardest part about ...

It's almost impossible to get a campsite in Yosemite. Let alone the week of...luckily that's where Hipcamp comes in. We may not have been inside the park. But we were close. And we booked the site week of. AND it was clean and quiet and not crowded. Thank you Luke for snagging that site for a cou...

Have you ever found yourself stressing about where to find a place to camp for the night? Did you know you can find beautiful, scenic, private and FREE camping right outside of Yellowstone? You can! And the possibilities are almost ENDLESS. Sometimes finding a campsite can be difficult. Numerous ...

Tucson, Arizona is an adventurer's paradise. When the rest of the country is bundled up for winter, Tucson opens its arms wide with sunny skies and t-shirt temperatures. Plus, pretty much any direction you look, you'll be face-to-face with the wild.  There are five mountain ranges surrounding Tuc...

1. Killens Pond State Park Recommended Trail: Pondside Trail 2. Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge Recommended Trail: Boardwalk Trail 3. Lums Pond State Park Recommended Trail: Swamp Forest Trail 4. Trap Pond State Park Recommended Trails: Kayak the Terrapin Branch Water Trail or hike the Bob T...

We found ourselves in Pacifica CA, known for its legendary September fog that makes you feel like an intruder in the city in the clouds. There celebrating the birth of my first niece, we were in search of a side adventure and planned a trip to Mount Tamalpais State Park, located just north of San...

I shared the photograph you see above onto a website and while most enjoyed it, I seemed to have apparently made an unforgivable mistake! The mistake, as it turns out, was giving out the location of where I took the picture. One concerned viewer reminded me that this would likely bring swaths of ...

One of the best ways to spend a spring day in the Mammoth Mountain area is chillin’ lakeside. Whether you want to earn it with a tough trek, take a relaxing hike, or park your car right near the water and unpack your picnic, you’ll find something on this list that will fit the bill. Set up your b...

(Otter Rock, Newport Oregon)Most people wouldn’t think of January when imagining the perfect beach day with your friends.  At least not on the Oregon Coast, that is! Something that a lot of people don’t know is that it can actually be a lot warmer on the Oregon Coast in the winter, than anywhere ...

A New and Beautiful Landscape One of my favorite things about traveling is simply being able to experience new landscapes. Having always lived on the East Coast of the United States, it is true that the Rocky Mountains are on a completely different level than anything back home. We're just not us...

1. Gordons Pond Trail Cape Henlopen State Park Lewes, Delaware This trail is one of my favorite adventures in all of Delaware because it takes you through so many unique ecosystems. In just 3.2 miles, experience a maritime forests with loblolly pines, an elevated boardwalk over the dunes and wet...

Today, National Geographic broke the story that Alex Honnold, the best free soloist in the world, climbed El Capitan via Freerider (5.12d), without ropes. It is the first free solo ascent of El Cap, and arguably one of the crowning achievements of climbing up to this point. A reasonable compariso...

While more widely known as the gateway to the Channel Islands National Park and home to some of the finest surfing on the Central Coast, Ventura, CA has quickly become a popular destination for its ever-increasing network of cycling and mountain biking trails. Its profile is only going to increas...

While primarily known for its beaches and surf, San Diego is home to incredibly rich biodiversity - according to San Diego State University, it's the most biodiverse county in the nation. While almost everyone is up for a relaxing weekend at the beach (even if the surf isn't that good), it's also...

In 1910, construction began on what is now one of the most famous stretches of road in the US: Highway 1. Over 100 years later, this route continues to earn its place on many a road tripper’s bucket list.We’ve enjoyed this drive many times before, so when my boyfriend and I recently left our home...