Shenandoah National Park in Virginia offers a wide range of hiking opportunities, with trails that cater to various levels of hikers. There really is something for everyone here! It’s also under two hours from Washington, DC making it a great day trip from there and is known for...
I’ve been to Oahu twice now, and it is absolutely incredible! There are so many beautiful places to explore and hikes you can go on, but what is the best hike Oahu has to offer?In this post, I’ll share some of the best hikes Oahu has, and they’ll be in order from easy to...
Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the most beloved national parks in the US. Located just a few hours from Denver, Colorado, it attracts people for it’s beautiful mountain views, lakes, and waterfalls, not to mention the wildlife you can see throughout the park! One day in...
The Koko Head Stairs hike is a steep, no-shade, climb to the top of Koko Head Crater that includes spectacular panoramic views of the east Honolulu shoreline, Hanauma Bay, and parts of Moloka’i. The 1.6 mile, 1,000+ step walking track consists of abandoned railroad ties that run along the...
Snoqualmie Pass is just an hour from Seattle and is incredibly beautiful (just one of the many beautiful places to explore in Washington State). In the Snoqualmie Pass area, we were able to do waterfall hikes, a beautiful lake hike, visit breweries, stay at an awesome Airbnb, and more...
It’s no secret that the Smoky Mountains are home to some incredible waterfalls near Asheville. It’s one of the many things that makes the area so special to visit! I’ve done a long weekend in Asheville twice now and get to see some of the most incredible waterfalls while there.There are...
There are two sections to Coyote Buttes, the North (The Wave) and the South (Vermillion Cliffs). Both are managed by the Bureau of Land Management and are amazing places to see. While not as “instagrammable” Coyote Buttes South is far larger than the Wave and actually much more remote...
Havasu Falls is one of the most beautiful hikes in the world. The famed turquoise falls were closed from March 2020 to February 2023. Havasu Falls, the famous waterfall found in the Red Rock Canyon near Supai, Arizona, reopened after 3 years! Here’s everything you need to know and...
Joshua Tree National Park is a vast protected area in southern California. It’s characterized by rugged rock formations and stark desert landscapes. Named for the region’s twisted, bristled Joshua trees, the park straddles the cactus-dotted Colorado Desert and the Mojave Desert, which is...
There are a lot of different ways to get to Machu Picchu and some incredible hikes in Peru in general! You can hike, take a bus, get a private car, or take a train. Every single hike or trek to Machu Picchu has unique things to offer and will be an incredible experience. No matter which...