by Noelle Bertram | Aug 31, 2023 | Great Hikes, North America, United States
Travel Guide for Smith Rock in OregonSmith Rock is one of my favorite places in the entire Bend area ~ & luckily, I live just 20 minutes away from this gorgeous Oregon state park. Nearly every time friends come to town for a visit: I take them here! And so far,...
by Noelle Bertram | May 1, 2023 | Great Hikes, North America, United States
Essential Hiking Tips for Indian CanyonsWhen people think of Indian Canyons ~ I think a lot of people think that it’s one hike. But the truth is, this area is filled with several hiking & horseback trails, many of which showcase the incredibly photogenic...
by Noelle Bertram | Dec 16, 2022 | Great Hikes, North America, United States
Road Trip from Vegas to the Valley of Fire So I recently flew into Vegas, & some friends picked me up at the airport for a grand 5-day tour of Zion, Bryce Canyon, & our first stop: the Valley of Fire State Park. My flight got in at noon, & we had...
by Noelle Bertram | Nov 11, 2022 | Great Hikes, North America, United States
Photos of Angels Landing Chains SectionJust a few weeks ago, my friend Jill & I hiked the famous Angels Landing trail at Zion National Park. Now, I did very little research prior to this hike: I just knew that thousands of people hiked it every year, so it seemed...
by Noelle Bertram | Oct 20, 2022 | Great Hikes, North America, United States
How Hard is Navajo Loop Trail? The Navajo Loop Trail is one of Bryce Canyon’s most popular hikes, & since it’s less than 2 miles, it seems pretty accessible to most visitors. But the truth is: there’s a steep descent involved, which you’ll...
by Noelle Bertram | Sep 22, 2022 | Great Hikes, North America, United States
Best Hikes in the Maroon BellsI’ve written about the Maroon Bells before, in an article on great Colorado road trips: they were my final stop on a tour of fall’s changing colors. In a state filled with staggering mountain views ~ the Bells still stand...
