Oregon is the land of waterfalls. There are at least 238 waterfalls throughout the state! Many of them are iconic and well-visited waterfalls in places like The Columbia Gorge and Silver Falls State Park. But there are so many stunning waterfalls throughout the state to explore that aren’t as busy. Below I’ll be sharing some …
Backpacking Kearsarge Pass: Everything You Need to Know First
Kearsarges Lakes is a series of three lakes that sits at the base of Kearsarge Pinnacles, a series of 12 rock pillars and crags located within the Sierra Nevada mountain range. The lakes are in Kings Canyon National Park and are a popular destination for backpackers and day hikers. In order to reach the lakes, …
Lakes Trail: The Most Beautiful Trail in Sequoia National Park
The Lakes trail gets it’s name because of the four alpine lakes that sit along the trail. It is without a doubt the most beautiful area in the park. Not only is Sequoia known for it’s large Sequoia trees, but there are a lot of amazing mountain terrain and alpine lakes to explore within the …
Blue Lake: One of the Best Fall Larch Hikes in Washington
Blue Lake is one of the most popular Washington hikes in the North Cascades. The lake is popular for it’s relatively easy terrain, clear blue waters and the fall larches. Blue lake sits near Liberty Bell and the Winter Spires. They are beautiful, jagged mountain peaks visible from the trail and Blue Lake. This hike …
Zebra Slot Canyon: A Beautiful Utah Hidden Gem
Zebra Slot Canyon is one of the more unique but also less traveled slot canyons in Utah. It gets its name from the unique, zebra-like striping along the rocks walls that make up the canyon. This slot is also located off one of the most adventurous road in Utah, making it the perfect stop on …
Maple Pass Loop: Everything You Need to Know
Maple Pass Loop is one of the most popular hikes in Washington. It is located on the border of North Cascades National Park and is known for its larches and vibrant colors in the fall months. This stunning hike pops hikers out of the forest over looking Lake Ann below. The entire trail has epic …
How to Hike to Lake Valhalla and Mt. McCausland
Lake Valhalla is a beautiful lake tucked in the Cascade mountains that is accessible year-round. The lake is beautiful, sitting at the base of Litchenburg Mountain. The PCT passes right past the lake and part of the trail follows along the PCT as well. Alpine lakes in Washington are in abundance and this is a …
Glacier National Park: Everything You Need to Know
Glacier National Park is without a doubt my favorite park of the twenty-five I have been to so far. Glacier is filled with endless alpine lakes, turquoise waters, colorful rocks, abundant wildlife and some of the most amazing hiking in the United States. The views truly just get better around every corner. Before making a …
Big Pine’s Second Lake: Everything You Need to Know
Second lake is one of seven Big Pine lakes in the John Muir Wilderness. This wilderness area sits in the Sierra mountains of California. It is filled with snow-capped mountains and lake-filled canyons. The Big Pine Lakes are just to the east of King’s Canyon National Park and is a must-hike area for day hiking …
Cracker Lake: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go
Cracker Lake is one of the most beautiful alpine lakes I have ever seen. Photos will never do the colors of this lake justice. The lake is a bright turquoise surrounded by bright green shrubbery, rusty red rocks and jagged mountain peaks. It sits at the base of Mount Siyeh, which towers over the lake …