Posts in Hiking

Mann Creek Reservoir

Mann Creek Campground Review

If you’re new to camping and want to cut your teeth in the great outdoors, Mann Creek[…]

View of Anderson Ranch Reservoir

Wilson Creek Hike Near Mountain Home, Idaho

Hiking seldom trafficked trails can be a gamble. The promise of having the trail to yourself is[…]

The Narrows at Zion

The Narrows at Zion National Park

Is it still considered hiking if your feet never leave the water? Or should we call it[…]

Hike to Angel's Landing

Hiking Angel’s Landing at Zion National Park

To hike Angels Landing at Zion National Park you must have a bit of a screw loose[…]

Backside of Sunrise Point

Bryce Canyon in 24 hours

Adulting is hard, there is no doubt about it. In the whirlwind of life, we have the[…]

hole in the Wall at Bryce Canyon

Hike Sunrise to Sunset at Bryce Canyon National Park

At Bryce Canyon National Park, hiking from Sunrise to Sunset can sound like quite a challenge. Lucky[…]

Mossy Cave Trail

Mossy Cave Trail at Bryce Canyon National Park

Have you ever seen a movie where the supporting actor overshadows the main character? The hike to[…]

Goosenecks Overlook at Capitol Reef National Park

One Day Itinerary for Capitol Reef National Park

Exploring Capitol Reef feels like walking in uncharted territory. As massive as the park is, you feel[…]

Hickman's Bridge

The Hike to Hickman Bridge

Capitol Reef, the middle child of Utah’s National Parks, is often forgotten but is still a substantial[…]

The Naural Wonder of Arches National Park

One Day Itinerary for Arches National Park

Arches National Park, want to guess what the main attraction is here? If you are anything like[…]

Delicate Arch

Hiking to Delicate Arch

Bring the Heat Arguably the most popular hike at Arches National Park, the hike to Delicate Arch[…]

Backside of Broken Arch

Sand Dune and Broken Arch Trail

Arches on Arches Arches National Park seriously lives up to its name. Everywhere you look there is[…]

Sunset at Big Spring Canyon

Canyonlands National Park Itinerary

Utah gets a lot of attention for its famous five national parks, but most people can only[…]

Jack Rabbit at Pothole Point

Hiking Pothole Point

Morning rush hour is a nightmare for most of us with boring office jobs.  As you sit[…]

Old Cowboy Camp at Canyonlands

Cave Spring Trail at Canyonlands National Park

Long trips through the uncharted wilderness, cooking steak and beans for dinner and sleeping under the stars,[…]

Canyonlands National Park

Roadside Ruin Trail at Canyonlands National Park

Your first step in visiting any National Park should be grabbing a map. These maps will always[…]

The Mighty Five National Parks of Utah

This past month I had the opportunity to visit the Mighty 5 National Parks in Utah on[…]

The Devils Washbowl

Exploring Malad Gorge State Park

After hours of driving, it’s easy to lose yourself to the highway hypnosis. As your mind wanders[…]

Wildflowers in Idaho

Hike to Cervidae Peak

Up, up and…. more up! This is an accurate description of Cervidae Peak, located just outside of[…]

Box Canyon State Park

Box Canyon State Park Hike

The untrained eye may dismiss the cities of Hagerman and Wendell, Idaho as no more than agricultural[…]

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