, ,

Latourell Falls Loop Hike — Columbia River Gorge, Oregon

, ,
Latourell Falls Loop Hike — Columbia River Gorge, Oregon

Sitting at 249 feet and being the third tallest waterfall in the gorge, Latourell Falls can be hiked as a short 2.4 mile loop through a lush forest

, ,

Ramona Falls Hike — Mt. Hood Wilderness, Oregon

, ,
Ramona Falls Hike — Mt. Hood Wilderness, Oregon

Ramona Falls is an impressive 120 foot cascade that makes for the perfect looping day hike excursion from Portland, Oregon.

, ,

Nymph, Dream, & Emerald Lake Trail — Rocky Mountain National Park, CO

, ,
Nymph, Dream, & Emerald Lake Trail — Rocky Mountain National Park, CO

If you only have time for one hike in Rocky Mountain National Park, this is a great choice for jam-packed alpine views in just a few miles.

, , ,

Labyrinth Slot Canyon — Lake Powell, UT

, , ,
Labyrinth Slot Canyon — Lake Powell, UT

Only accessible through Lake Powell, Labyrinth Slot Canyon has the same colorful sandstone walls as the famous Antelope Canyon.. but without the crowds and fees!

, ,

Northern California Redwoods: 3 Day Road Trip Itinerary

, ,
Northern California Redwoods: 3 Day Road Trip Itinerary

Looking for a weekend escape into a lush, thick forests? In this post I'll lay out a sample road trip itinerary up along the scenic Highway 1

, ,

Tree Swing at College Cove — Trinidad State Beach, CA

, ,
Tree Swing at College Cove — Trinidad State Beach, CA

View the particularly picturesque College Cove, part of Trinidad State Beach, CA from the trails on the cliffs above, or better yet, from a clifftop tree swing.

, ,

Wedding Rock Trail — Patrick's Point State Park, CA

, ,
Wedding Rock Trail — Patrick's Point State Park, CA

The highlight of Patrick's Point State Park, Wedding Rock is an overlook with an impressive and expansive view of the rugged California NorCal coast.

, ,

Stout Grove Hike — Jedediah Smith Redwoods SP, CA

, ,
Stout Grove Hike — Jedediah Smith Redwoods SP, CA

Stout Grove could very well be the best of all redwood hikes with its peaceful vibes, lush ferns covering the floor, and old-growth sunlit trees.

, ,

Fern Canyon — Prairie Creek Redwoods SP, CA

, ,
Fern Canyon — Prairie Creek Redwoods SP, CA

Fern Canyon is one of my favorite hikes along the NorCal coast. This short, easy hike takes you up a canyon covered with 8 different types of ferns.

, ,

Grieg-French-Bell Grove - Humboldt Redwoods SP, CA

, ,
Grieg-French-Bell Grove - Humboldt Redwoods SP, CA

Truly a unique and hidden spot, the lush sorrel covering the forest floor gives off serious magical fairytale vibes

, ,

Cypress Grove Trail — Point Lobos in Carmel, CA

, ,
Cypress Grove Trail — Point Lobos in Carmel, CA

The Cypress Grove Trail is one of my favorites of coastal CA hikes. The short hike loops through a rare Monterey Cypress grove and incredible clifftop vistas.

, ,

Bird Island & China Cove Trail — Point Lobos State Marine Reserve, CA

, ,
Bird Island & China Cove Trail — Point Lobos State Marine Reserve, CA

The short Bird Island trail in China Cove of Point Lobos is the perfect trail for great beach access and to see marine wildlife like sea birds and seals

, ,

Calla Lily Valley & Garrapata Beach — Big Sur, CA

, ,
Calla Lily Valley & Garrapata Beach — Big Sur, CA

Time it right, and you’ll witness a valley filled with tons of white, blooming calla lilies right along the Highway 1!

,

Roadtrip Arizona/Nevada/Utah in a Weekend

,
Roadtrip Arizona/Nevada/Utah in a Weekend

The Southwest US has so much to offer. This three day road trip itinerary hits all of the best hikes, campgrounds and things to do in Arizona, Nevada, and Utah.

,

Minnehaha Falls Hike — Minneapolis, MN

,
Minnehaha Falls Hike — Minneapolis, MN

Minneapolis has one of the best park systems in the nation, and the 53 foot Minnehaha Falls at the center of Minnehaha Park was the perfect outdoor excursion during our trip to the city. The falls will freeze over in cold weather creating a dramatic ice cave to explore, which makes it even cooler to visit in the winter!