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Natural Bridges National Monument is a hidden gem in the southeastern corner of Utah. It was one of the first national monuments in the United States and the first National Park Service area in Utah – predating parks like Zion or Arches. It protects 3 different natural bridges that have formed in a deep canyon,…

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – Bryce Canyon National Park is one of the most unique and captivating parks in the United States. Bryce Canyon is renowned for its hoodoos – tall, slender, and often knobby spires of rock sculpted over time by the forces of wind and water. The striking…

We love Arches National Park – in a state full of incredible rock formations, Arches holds its own with the top sites and locations. We’ve visited Arches several times and done all the hiking trails in the park, and Devil’s Garden really can’t be missed. The Devil’s Garden trail is one of the top hikes…

Cathedral Gorge State Park is an underrated and remote park in southern Nevada filled with tall spires, slot canyons, and a ridge of “badland” type formations. I loved exploring this super secluded park that is full of beauty and wonder. Cathedral Gorge is just a couple hours from Las Vegas and southern Utah so you…

I won’t lie: I wasn’t sure what to expect going into it, but I was SO impressed with Snow Canyon State Park. I’m quite familiar with outdoor recreation areas in Utah, and I’ve done a lot of hiking around Utah and in the southwest. But I’d only very recently heard about Snow Canyon State Park….

North Alabama is home to some of the most beautiful waterfalls in the Southeast – I have been incredibly impressed with the incredible cascades that can be found throughout the state. From the impressive cascades at DeSoto Falls to the various falls around Little River Canyon, there is a huge variety of what you can…

Located outside of any national park or even state park in Utah, Lower Calf Creek Falls is a delightful waterfall hike that offers incredible views, a gorgeous trail, and a relaxing waterfall in the middle of the southern Utah wilderness. This is one of our favorite hikes in Utah, and the waterfall felt incredibly refreshing…

Saguaro National Park, located just outside of Tucson, Arizona, is home to the saguaro cactus, a magnificent desert plant found only in isolated areas of the American Southwest. These cacti will slowly grow to be 40+ feet tall, and they fill the wilderness and mountains surrounding Tucson. Interestingly, this was the first national park designated…

Theodore Roosevelt National Park is truly unique – it definitely has a different feel than many of the national parks you’ll find in the US. For starters, this is 100% an off the beaten track national park. Theodore Roosevelt is located in the western part of North Dakota, and it doesn’t see anywhere the number…

I’m just going to say it: North Georgia is a massively underrated outdoor destination, with the Blue Ridge Mountains, the start of the Appalachian Trail, numerous cute towns, waterfalls and viewpoints galore, and a rich history. I’ve been absolutely delighted with the several trips I’ve made to North Georgia – there seems to be no…