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...
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...
How Hard is the 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...
Best Hikes in the Maroon Bells I’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...
How to Hike Green Lakes Trail by Bend Hiking around Bend, Oregon is pretty epic, & one of the most popular hikes is the Green Lakes Trail. Nestled between popular Sparks Lake & Mount Bachelor along the Cascade Lakes Highway, this 8-mile hike is great to do...
Guide to Hiking the Bump-n-Grind Trail The Bump & Grind trail in Palm Desert is my favorite ass-kicking desert hike. If you’re looking for a great workout in a short amount of time: this is your hike. However, if you don’t love steep inclines and/or...