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…
Saguaro National Park is one of the United State’s most fascinating parks, made famous for the iconic saguaro cacti that dot the landscape. And while there are lots of great trails in the park, undoubtedly the hike up to Wasson Peak offers the most phenomenal views. I loved hiking Wasson Peak – it was probably…
If you’re looking for an experience that offers breathtaking sunset views and a quiet escape from the busier trails in Sedona, the spot you need to check out is Doe Mountain. A short but moderate hike takes you up to a flat-topped summit, providing panoramic vistas of the surrounding red rocks. Despite being just down…
The southern USA isn’t exactly known for big canyons and towering gorges, which is why this scenic, adventurous hike in Georgia is such a delightful trail to discover… The Tallulah Gorge State Park has one of the most epic landscapes in the state of Georgia, with the Tallulah River cutting through a 1000-foot-deep gorge, creating…
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…
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…
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…
The western United States is home to some of the most incredible landscapes in the country, from towering red rock formations to dense forests of ancient trees. While the national parks get most of the attention (and deservedly so), the region’s state parks offer equally stunning scenery—usually without the overwhelming crowds. These parks protect everything…
Tucked away in the rolling hills of North Georgia lies a treasure trove of waterfalls waiting to be discovered. This region of North Georgia, where the Blue Ridge Mountains start, is home to literally hundreds of waterfalls nestled within forested hills and valleys. From the gentle cascades of Minnehaha Falls, to the awe-inspiring rush of…