Normally people say to temper your expectations so that you do not get disappointed. However, I am going to start out by saying that the Snow Lake Trail is one of my all-time favorite trails in the state of Washington. I mean, come...
Do you finally have the time to plan a trip to one of the best national parks in the United States?! I could not be more excited for you. It will be the trip of a lifetime, trust me. However, you need to...
The St. Mary and Virginia Falls Trail is one of the best family-friendly hikes in all of Glacier National Park. Moreover, it is located in an incredibly convenient location near the eastern edge of the Going to the Sun Road. The trail leads...
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Are you looking for an easy and short hike in the Two Medicine area of Glacier National Park? Let me help you out - add the Running Eagle Falls Trail to your itinerary. You need less than 30 minutes to hike to the...
If you are looking for one of the best short as well as easy hikes in Glacier National Park, then look no further than the Fishercap Lake Trail. This trail is perfect for hikers of all experience levels, from beginner to intermediate to...
Time for some honesty. The Hidden Lake Overlook Trail was my favorite trail in all of Glacier National Park. That is some high praise, for the park is full of hikes with stunning views. What made this trail stand out to me? Well, we...
Imagine this. You wake up for your first full day in Glacier National Park just before sunrise. You exit your tent, do your morning routine, and then head to the Many Glacier area. As the sun begins to peak over the mountains, you...
Looking for a hike in Glacier National Park that leads to a lake of green and turquoise-colored waters with mountains just beyond the shore? Well, look no further than the Avalanche Lake Trail. Moreover, the trail is considered to be one of the...
My two favorite destinations near Salt Lake City are the Bonneville Salt Flats and Antelope Island State Park. Antelope Island sits on the southern edge of the Great Salt Lake in Utah. People flock to the park to engage in a variety of...
The Salt Flats rest area westbound is without a doubt the BEST viewpoint of the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah. Moreover, you can even walk out on the Salt Flats at this location. You read that right - you can walk out onto...
Blue Hen Falls is a beautiful 15-foot (~4.6 meter) tall waterfall in Cuyahoga Valley National Park that cascades over a stone cliff into a small pool of water below. Park at the Boston Mill Visitor Center and then hike 1.25 miles (~two kilometers)...
Are you looking for an easy hiking trail with coastal views in Acadia National Park? Do you plan to hike with kids and/or dogs? Then I recommend the Ship Harbor Trail, located on the western side of Mt. Desert Island in Acadia. The...
We LOVED the town of Bar Harbor when we visited Acadia National Park. It was our go-to place for coffee and breakfast in the mornings. Trust me, you will need something to re-energize yourself if you wake up to see the sunrise. Additionally,...