If you're planning (or even simply wanting!) to kayak Horseshoe Bend, this guide is for you. I've done it multiple times, and I'm sharing everything you need to know about this bucket list-worthy experience. The best time of year, best outfitters, where to stay...it's all in here! The gem of the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is iconic Horseshoe Bend, with its unique shape ca[...]
Grand Teton was one of my favorite national parks long before I actually visited. There's just something so mesmerizing about those distinctly rugged, craggy peaks.As soon as we started planning a Bozeman > Big Sky > Yellowstone National Park > Jackson trip, I began researching Jackson Hole float trips.Don't get me wrong: There are many heavy-hitting national parks in this country[...]
With a huge variety of women’s hiking leggings available, updating your outdoor wardrobe isn’t as simple as it sounds. That’s exactly why we put together this comprehensive guide to the best hiking leggings, with 14+ options for every preference, need, and budget. Sure, you can wear whatever you want to hike, but a quality pair of the best leggings for hiking will completely ele[...]
Want to make sure you have all the right camping must haves in your stash? You're in the right place! Not only does this guide offer an essential camping checklist, but it also gives honest reviews and advice on what to splurge on versus what you can buy gently used. Let's get into it! In today's world where most of us are increasingly "plugged in" and stress levels are higher than eve[...]
Our world is full of spectacular natural wonders.Rushing rivers, underwater lakes, enormous dramatic rock formations in places like the Grand Canyon and Zion National Park, the Northern Lights, glaciers, caves...the list goes on and on.Among those natural wonders, bioluminescent bays, where the sea itself appears to glow, are some of the most mystical and least-known. Commonly referred to[...]
Wondering about the best places to travel with friends? You're in the right place! Travel expert Tyla Oliver brings us this fun guest post with the top three destinations for traveling with friends, along with tips and tricks for ensuring it goes smoothly!From early morning hikes to late-night partying overseas and paddleboarding in the Canadian Rockies, trips with friends are adventures l[...]
Ahh, the Great American Road Trip. Whether you're road-tripping solo to several national parks or traveling with friends and have no destination in mind at all, there's nothing quite like it.There's the exhilarating freedom of the open road, the small towns that pack a tremendous punch (I'm lookin' at you, Big Sky and Livingston, Montana), the quirky roadside diners, the off-key singalong[...]
As soon as we settled on visiting Moab in November for a 30th birthday trip (not mine!), I began planning our itinerary. We agreed almost immediately that off roading in Moab was a priority — in addition, of course, to hiking and exploring Canyonlands and Arches National Park, two of the country's most iconic. For the uninitiated, off roading in Moab is legendary. The enchanting red "[...]
I'm unquestionably adventurous, but I'm not necessarily a thrillseeker or what you'd call an adrenaline junkie. I love hiking and snorkeling, and floating the Snake River in the Tetons was one of my all-time favorite experiences — but you're not likely to catch me, say, skydiving. That's precisely why hiking Angels Landing in Zion National Park (or any other most dangerous hikes in th[...]
