The higher you get, the higher you get. Climb up, up, up through the Sawtooth Mountains to see an iconic cabin with these words painted on the roof. Complete one of the most popular Sun Valley hikes- the Pioneer Cabin trail ⭐️. It's no wonder this trail is so popular with sprawling views of the mountains 👀, a challenging climb, and an adorable cabin to rest in. Pioneer Cabin was built back in 1938 to make the area more accessible for ... Read the Post...
5 Best National Parks to Visit in Winter!
Embrace the beauty and peace of winter and take an incredible journey to some of the most scenic places in the US! Plan the ultimate January or February getaway to one of the 5 best national parks to visit in the winter. I have been to 57 of the 63 National Parks in the US and this is my definitive list of the best parks to explore in winter. I chose these parks because there are still plenty of things to do in the winter and they ... Read the Post...
6 of the Best Alaska Excursions
It's time to plan your epic Alaska vacation! Get ready to go on the very best Alaska excursions from sailing through the gorgeous fjords to dog sledding 🐶 on glaciers in the mountains. We spent all summer exploring Alaska in our van last summer. I researched tours, sights, and hikes for months in advance. These 6 tours are my absolute favorites and I believe they are truly incredible ways to see these magnificent state! Below ... Read the Post...
The Ultimate 3 Day Olympic National Park Itinerary
Ready to adventure through one of the most beloved national parks in the country? Find the ultimate 3 day Olympic National Park itinerary with everything you need to know. The Olympic Peninsula is in the Northwestern tip of Washington. Filled with diverse ecosystems from rugged coastlines to lush rainforests to epic mountains, it's mesmerizing. With over 922,000 acres to explore you'll find this park truly enchanting. We've had the ... Read the Post...
An Incredible Landscape: Guide to the Harding Icefield Hike
If you want to go on one of the most unique and arguably one of the best hikes in the US, then you need to do the Harding Icefield trail! Climb up a mountain to expansive views of ice and glaciers that extend for miles. This trail in Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska will surely blow you away 🤯! Harding Icefield is the largest icefield in the US covering over 700 square miles of distance. This icefield encapsulates 40 glaciers and ... Read the Post...
Ultimate Guide to the Enchantments Day Hike
Are you ready to take on one of the toughest and most spectacular hikes in the USA? The Enchantments day hike in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness in Washington climbs 5200 feet in 20 miles while passing countless glacial lakes, and rugged mountain crags. It's truly a bucket list hike! ⭐️⭐️⭐️ I have had this hike on my list for years and I was finally able to take on this challenge recently. We have been training on tough hikes all year, but it ... Read the Post...
Panorama Ridge at Garibaldi Lake: Ultimate Trail Guide
Imagine the bluest lake you've ever seen surrounded by tall jagged mountain peaks. If that sounds incredible to you, then you need to do the challenging Panorama Ridge hike in Canada! It will simply blow you away 🤯. I first saw this trail when my good friends Oceanusadventure shared it on their Instagram page and ever since then I knew I needed to do it. It's one of those landscapes that you simply can't believe is real. My husband and I ... Read the Post...
Camping at Katmai National Park 101
Camping at Katmai National Park is one of the most unique experiences that you can have. Spend your nights under the stars and your days watching brown bears 🐻 in their natural habitat at Brooks Falls. Brooks Camp is some of the best wildlife viewing in Alaska, so don't miss out! After months of planning, we made it to Katmai and we had the best weekend ever! Before we went, we had a lot of questions 🤨 about camping which I had a hard time ... Read the Post...
Complete Guide to Visiting Katmai National Park
Imagine watching brown bears catch salmon over the iconic Brooks Falls while you stand just yards away. Visiting Katmai National Park allows you to experience these amazing creatures up close! It should be on the top of everyone's Alaska bucket list. Brooks Falls is world famous 🌎 for having the most incredible bear sightings, which you can witness firsthand. Brown bears come to these falls to feed on salmon as they swim upstream. It's ... Read the Post...
A Magical Hike: Portage Glacier Trail
Imagine hiking to a Glacial Lake with wildflowers and berries lining the path. If this sounds like the perfect hike to you, then you will love the Portage Glacier trail 🥾. This spectacular hike in Whittier, Alaska is worth adding to your bucket list! Dylan and I have done a few glacier hikes this summer and this was one of our all time favorites. With ample berry picking, gorgeous fireweed 🌸🌸 lining the shores, and the opportunity to ... Read the Post...