All North America Posts

Santa Cruz Island, part of Channel Islands National Park, is a small but mighty escape. Discover hiking trails along picturesque plateaus and endless views of the ocean.

Our summit bid of Mount Rainier was called off after an avalanche, but the experience taught me the importance of mitigating risk and in acceptance.

A 4-day, 3-night backpacking trip in the northern backcountry of Mount Rainier National Park

Mailbox Peak is a quintessential Washington hike, though it is far from easy. With an elevation gain of 4000 feet, this strenuous trail is as challenging as it is rewarding.

Mount Townsend is a panoramic hike on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula that is good for intermediate hikers. Use this guide to plan your hike via the Little Quilcene River trail.

A day-by-day overview of our week-long adventure in Utah's Zion National Park, including what we did, where we hiked and all the misadventures in between.

White Sands National Park, tucked in southern New Mexico, is unlike anywhere else on Earth. Take in the phenomenal landscape with this photo journal, featuring 15 scenes from the sand dunes.

Annette Lake is a moderate hike near Seattle, Washington that is good for beginner and intermediate hikers. Learn more about what to expect when planning a trip here, especially during winter and preparing for snow.

The unparalleled views at Artist Point make it one of the best snowshoeing spots in the state. Learn more about this delightful hike and use this guide to plan your next winter adventure in Washington.

At just an hour drive from Seattle and offering gentle terrain, Talapus and Ollalie Lakes are a fantastic day hike for beginners and seasoned hikers alike.

If you want to see where nature decided to truly show off, you are in the right place. Arches National Park, a scenic playground of dusty red rock, is a classic example of eastern Utah’s incredible desert landscape.

If there is a place perfectly suited for a road trip, the Southwest is undoubtedly it. Between its long sunny days and spectacular desert landscapes, Utah and Colorado are natural playgrounds with ceaseless opportunities for exploration.

From day trips to backpacking routes, here are the seven must-do hiking trails in Washington State, as told by a local. This helpful guides offers practical information for planning your trip and what to expect on trail.

For 2020, I have a goal to hike a total of 200 miles and this post highlights my progress thus far. If you’re in the area, perhaps you’ll be inspired to try out one of these hikes, too!

Filled with 200 miles of trails, 60 miles of coastline and enough parks to confuse anyone, Redwood National and State Parks delivers a wonderful weekend getaway.

Located high in northern Washington state, North Cascades National Park offers a solitary, yet spectacular experience. Delivering phenomenal alpine landscapes at every turn, it is arguably the most underrated national park.

Although it is a territory of the U.S., this idyllic island offers an experience all its own. Learn more about Puerto Rico, from its history to its nightlife, through these photos.

From sea-level marvels to high-altitude, National Parks highlight the United States' most beautiful and iconic natural landscapes. Of the 62 parks, here are a few of my favorites to inspire your next trip.

Use this step-by-step guide to plan a seamless trip to one of Washington’s best hidden backpacking gems: the South Coast Wilderness Trail in Olympic National Park. Learn tide charts, route information, what to pack and other logistics.

Not many backpacking locations can effortlessly pull off an ocean coastline, dense rainforest, glaciated mountains, and rushing rivers all in one neat little natural package, yet the Olympic Peninsula does so with ease.

When thoughts of Alaska swirl around, images of snow-ridden landscapes, storm-bound crab boats, dense forests and wild bears quickly come to mind. But Alaska offers so much more - especially during the summertime.

On this trip, we tackle White Sands and Carlsbad Cavern National Parks, as well as a few other side stops along the way.

Is there anything better than an Autumn walk on a crisp sunny day? With coffee in hand and leaves strewn about, I enjoy Tacoma’s Wright Park.

We took a quick holiday weekend drive from Seattle to Yosemite and Travertine Hot Springs. Sure, it was a crowded weekend, but it was beautiful as ever.

Embracing our inner Weekend Warriors, we moseyed to Utah to see the hoodoo rock wizardry that is Bryce Canyon National Park.

This hiking guide covers Kelly Butte Lookout, a beautiful hike located near Mt. Rainier National Park. Learn what to expect and plan your next adventure.