Posts in Category: Hiking Hotspot

Bryce to Inspiration Point: A Short & Colorful Hoodoo Trek

Mike and I didn’t know much about Bryce Canyon National Park going in. We are attempting to visit all the Utah national park while living in Phoenix this year. This one was first on our list ...

Queen’s Garden: The Easiest Trek into the Bryce Canyon Amphitheater

Mike and I are on a mission to visit all Utah national parks while we are living in relatively close proximity in Phoenix. Most of these parks are about a 7-8 hour drive, so a doable weekend ...

Mossy Cave: A Beautiful Shork Waterfall Trek in Bryce Canyon

We recently relocated to Phoenix with the intention of exploring all of the national parks in Utah and California. So far, we have checked Bryce Canyon off our bucket list. I think this park is so ...

Lost Dog/Ringtail Loop: An Easy & Scenic Trek in Scottsdale

My favorite thing to do in the Phoenix metro is hiking. Despite the many chains, gimmicky attractions, and malls overpopulating this sprawled out region, the real asset of living here is enjoying ...

Brecksville Reservation: The Largest in the Cleveland Metroparks

Cleveland is home to one of the nicest park systems in the country. On your first drive through the city, you may see nothing but industrial parks and factories. However, if you stay a bit, I ...

Diana’s Dare: The Hardest Hike at Indiana Dunes National Park

Indiana Dunes is one of the country’s newest national parks, becoming the 61st addition in February of 2019. Honestly, I didn’t even know it was a national park until I received a ...

The Three Dunes Challenge: Climbing High Above Lake Michigan

I recommend also visiting Indiana Dunes State Park, not to be confused with the national park, which was transformed from a national lakeshore in the 60’s to a national park in 2019 while ...

Indiana Dunes: Hiking up Devil’s Slide

Indiana Dunes is a gorgeous escape located just under an hour from the hustle and bustle of Chicago. The soft, white sand beaches are so beautiful with the iconic sand dunes and incredible views of ...

Hiking Hotspot: Glen Falls in the Nantahala National Forest

Living in Asheville, I take many daytrips all over the magnificent Western North Carolina region to explore natural wonders and waterfalls. The prime benefit of living here to me is not the highly ...

Hiking Hotspot: Three Waterfalls Loop in the Great Smokies

We have explored many beautiful waterfalls within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park since relocating to both Asheville and Greenville in recent years. This park sees over 55 inches of rain per ...