With Half Dome, El Capitan, and a section of the PCT, it’s easy to wonder if there are any easy hikes in Yosemite. YES – and some of the easiest lead to the park’s best views! Keep reading to learn about the best easy, short trails in Yosemite. Yosemite National Park is home to some of the most revered and recognizable landscapes in the entire world. With enormous granite rock[...]
If you're an outdoor enthusiast (or looking for a gift for one!), the National Parks Annual Pass, AKA the America the Beautiful Pass, is the holy grail. This guide breaks down everything you could possibly want to know about it, including where to get it and how much it costs. Are you a National Parks Annual Pass holder?If not, and you're one of the 327.5 million people who visited a n[...]
Tucked away amongst the rolling green hills of Ohio’s rural, lush Amish country about 1.5 hours outside of Cleveland, the Mohicans Treehouses are the perfect nature escape.Surprised this amazing place is near Cleveland? I was too, as it feels much more like a mountain getaway, but it turns out there are some pretty amazing Ohio treehouse rentals!At the Mohicans Treehouse Resort, choose f[...]
Fast-growing Raleigh, North Carolina, is one part welcoming, ultra-hospitable Southern city and another part innovative contemporary metropolis.Numerous universities, including prestigious Duke and UNC, are nearby, lending the city a young, creative, and happening atmosphere. There's certainly never a shortage of fun things to do in Raleigh!We love the expansive green spaces interspersed t[...]
Yellowstone National Park is one of the most unique places in the entire world. With its steaming geysers and other geothermal features, impressive waterfalls, incredible wildlife, and epic hiking and camping opportunities, it's no wonder the park draws well over four million visitors each year. Also unsurprisingly, one of the most popular Montana bucket list adventures is Yellowstone whi[...]
You truly can't go wrong with a visit to Montana. Any time of year, any part of the state, for any reason.Between its national parks (Glacier and Yellowstone, arguably two of the most spectacular in the National Park Service), epic hiking, jaw-dropping scenery, wildlife viewing, and Montanans' genuine niceness, Big Sky Country truly has something for everyone.One way you can make your trip[...]
Adventurers, nature lovers, and history buffs alike flock to the Royal Gorge Colorado. Here, you can enjoy a quieter, slower-paced, and spectacularly beautiful section of the Rockies.Just outside Cañon City, equidistant to Pueblo and Colorado Springs, the Royal Gorge Colorado has endless jaw-dropping views and opportunities for adventure.Hiking, whitewater rafting, riding the gondola, zip[...]
In today's world where most of us are increasingly "plugged in" and stress levels are higher than ever, it's extremely difficult to truly relax — to unplug, if you will.So it's no surprise that camping and glamping are enjoying an unprecedented moment in the spotlight (and by association, so are camping must haves).After all, camping provides a long list of health and wellness benefits:[...]
With RVs, #vanlife, and general life on the road more popular than ever, self-contained camping (AKA boondocking) no longer means driving around for hours trying to find the perfect spot. Modern-day camping means you can spend the night at incredible wineries, breweries, museums, and farm campsites. If you perked up at the thought of camping at wineries and breweries, first of all, saaa[...]
Big Sky Montana was on my radar for years. So when a friend's 30th birthday trip to Napa Valley was canceled last summer, I knew exactly where to go instead.With unbelievably gorgeous scenery, proximity to multiple national parks, and an endless number of outdoor (read: naturally socially-distanced) things to do in Big Sky Montana, it was the perfect destination.If you've heard of Big Sky,[...]
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