Mount McLoughlin is one of my favorite mountains to summit on Oregon, yet the trail is one of the more difficult trails to follow. It doesn’t take much to end up off trail on Mount McLoughlin. Thats even when you know what to look out for. The views from the top are amazing and it’s …
Larches are one of the most beautiful trees in the fall months. Their golden pine needles draw in hikers from all over. The most popular areas to find larches in the Pacific Northwest is Washington and Canada, but did you know Oregon also has larches? Not only can you find them in designated wilderness areas, …
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 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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …