Crystalline lakes. Towering granite peaks. Lush fields of wildflowers. Whether you’re standing on top of Paintbrush Divide, sweating your way up to Static Peak Divide, or enjoying the views across String Lake, the hikes in Grand Teton National Park are a force to be reckoned with. To say there are certain trails that are “best”
In the heart of the American Southwest is one of the most adventurous trips in the United States, a Utah National Parks road trip. These National Parks, nicknamed “Utah’s Mighty Five”, hold enough awe and beauty to SPOIL you for seven, ten, or even two-week road trip itineraries! During my own Utah road trip, I
When I stepped on top of Hurricane Pass overlooking the Grand Teton and Middle Teton, I understood why the Teton Crest Trail was named one of the best, and most scenic hikes in North America. When it comes to panoramic views, this hiking trail in Grand Teton National Park has it all: crystal lakes, towering
The smell of fresh pines. Crisp mountain air. The oven-roasting heat of the desert. When I first began hiking, finding an essentials list while packing for a day hike was so much more complicated than it needed to be. It’s important to know that you don’t need a bunch of fancy hiking gear for your
Oh, the world of backpacking. If getting into the backcountry has made its way onto your radar recently and you are ready to take the leap into your first backpacking trip, but are nervous about being a beginner, this is the post for you. This summer, I completed my very first backpacking trip in Grand
You may not believe me when I say this, but travel is more accessible now for budget travelers than ever before. If you haven’t taken the leap into travel, you may think that everywhere is so exotic that there isn’t a way to travel cheap, but what if I told you there are HEAPS of
After going hiking in Arches National Park, the next stop on my Utah National Park itinerary was a stop for some epic hikes in Canyonlands National Park! Canyonlands is one of the most remote places in the United States, making cellphone service slim, views off the chain, and hiking secluded and awe-inspiring. Canyonlands isn’t one
Capitol Reef is easily the red-headed stepchild of Utah’s National Parks. Most people blaze down Highway 24 driving right through this gem, eager to get off that singular, static radio station in the devastating event that they forgot to download their Spotify playlists… (Yes, this was ALMOST me). However, my curiosity got the best of
