National Parks in Utah are absolutely incredible, but sometimes you just want to get off the beaten path, escape the crowds, and discover something new. If that sounds like you, these are the hikes you need to check out! I love southern Utah – it’s probably my favorite spot in the entire United States. The…
While Sedona is famous for sweeping vistas and dramatic rock formations, but not every trail is all sun and slickrock, and West Fork Oak Creek offers a totally different vibe. West Fork Oak Creek is an idyllic hike along a stream in a tall, red canyon in north Sedona, reminiscent of the Narrows hike in…
Moab, Utah, is an area of natural beauty that can rival anywhere on Earth. Not only is it a stone’s throw from two national parks (Arches and Canyonlands), it also has arches, the picturesque Colorado River, canyons, off-roading options, and hiking galore. One of the best hikes to do near Moab is Fisher Towers, where…
Utah’s oft-forgotten national park is filled with soaring mountains, steep canyons, colorful rock formations, historic buildings, and some truly fantastic hikes… Capitol Reef is one of the least visited national parks in Utah – but it shouldn’t be. There are SO many incredible sites here! The park was established to protect the Waterpocket Fold, a…
Tucked away along the southern coast of Georgia State is a deserted barrier island that feels like stepping into another world…. Welcome to Cumberland Island, a truly magical destination—it’s wild, unspoiled, and full of natural beauty, with ecosystems that flourish and landscapes that feel completely untouched. We all fell completely in love. The island is…
Arches National Park has some of the most unique landscapes of any park in the US National Park System—and even in the entire world. Arches are one of nature’s most unique and rare rock formations, and it’s unlikely to see them worldwide (although natural bridges are more common). So it’s even more impressive that not…
Far from the crowds, this corner of Canyonlands National Park is a maze of sandstone towers, hidden canyons, and sweeping desert views. This is the Needles District, near Monticello, Utah (basically in the middle of nowhere), and is about 1.5 hours from the more popular Island in the Sky district. Chesler Park is the most…
There’s something special about ending your day in a national park by watching the sunset. The crowds thin out, the temperatures drop, and the whole landscape starts to shift as the light changes. Whether you’re sitting quietly on a canyon rim or watching shadows stretch across a desert valley, sunset always seems to bring a…