Lake Ingalls is a large, royal blue alpine lake with Mount Stewart towering across it. Located in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, it is one of the best fall hikes in Washington due to the abundance of golden larches. The trail to Lake Ingalls is full of mountain views from Mount Rainier to Ingalls Peaks. There …
Iceberg Lake: A Complete Guide to This Epic Trail
Iceberg Lake rightfully gets its name from the large icebergs that float around the lake as the warm weather thaws the winter snow and glacier. Iceberg Perk towers 3,000 feet above the lake, making for an epic sight to see. The trail is full of wildflowers and wildlife, making it an amazing experience. Being able …
Grinnell Glacier: The most Beautiful Trail in Glacier National Park
The trail to Grinnell Glacier is without a doubt one of the most breathtaking trails I have ever hiked. From walking lake side, to spotting wildlife, epic turquoise lakes and sweeping mountain views, this trail has it all. It is located within Glacier National Park in the northern area known as Many Glacier. This area …
Tunnel Falls via Eagle Creek: Everything You Need to Know About This Epic Hike
Tunnel Falls is without a doubt the most beautiful, otherwordly waterfall in Oregon’s Columbia Gorge. It is a 172 foot waterfall that plunges into a large bowl-like amphitheater below. The rock walls are covered in lush moss and ferns, giving a beautiful pop of green around the falls. The Eagle Creek trail has dozens of …
The Ultimate Guide to Oregon’s Lesser Known Waterfall Hikes
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 …