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KÜHL Shorts Review

My fashion sense has never been one to garner me heaps of compliments. Before I met my[…]

Waimea Canyon State Park Travel Guide

Waimea Canyon, also known as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific, is a monstrous canyon on the Island of[…]

Hoopii Falls

Hoopii Falls, Kauai Trail Guide

Hoopii Falls (or Ho’opi’i Falls) is a beautiful mess of a trail. If you can manage to[…]

craters of the moon

Guide to Craters of the Moon National Monument in Idaho

With the Kilauea Volcano still engulfing and morphing the landscape of Hawaii’s Big Island, it may be hard[…]

Little City of Rocks

Little City of Rocks in Gooding, Idaho

Architects often draw inspiration from nature when designing cities but within the Little City of Rocks, it seems as though[…]

vancouver itinerary

4 Day Vancouver Itinerary

Vancouver, Canada- Home to the Canucks Hockey team, the world’s longest suspension bridge, and more delicious food than[…]

jump creek falls

Hike Jump Creek Falls in Idaho

If you are brand new to hiking or perhaps have been trapped indoors all winter, Jump Creek[…]

Canyonlands Road trip

One Week Road Trip to All 5 National Parks in Utah

Utah’s National Parks are downright unbelievable. Each one is so diverse but they are all within a[…]

5 trail tips for hiking alone

5 Trail Tips for Hiking By Yourself

The mountains are calling but your friends are lame and don’t want to go hiking with you[…]

teapot dome

Teapot Dome, Idaho

It’s not very often that I don’t recommend a hike, but every so often I’ll attempt a[…]

Few can resist the sight and sound of a raging waterfall. You could make the long drive to well-known Shoshone Falls or Mesa Falls and battle the hordes of visitors to get your fix or you can get a little adventurous and try to find the hidden waterfalls that are right outside the doorstep of Boise.

4 Hidden Waterfalls Near Boise, Idaho

Few can resist the sight and sound of a raging waterfall. You could make the long drive[…]

Oolite Interpretive Trail

Oolite Interpretive Trail near Grand View, Idaho

Southern Idaho continues to impress us. Once again driving into the middle of seemingly nowhere, much like Box Canyon, produces[…]

Snoqualmie Falls Black and White

Snoqualmie Falls, WA

There is something odd about staring at a waterfall while it’s raining. The falling water droplets from[…]

View of Wees Bar Stone House from the trail

Swan Falls and Wees Bar Petroglyphs Hike

I don’t like to brag but several of my doodles ended up on the fridge door when[…]

View from Stack Rock

Hike to Stack Rock near Boise, Idaho

Let’s face it, adulting is hard. You have to get up every day, put on fancy clothes[…]

Multnomah Falls

Hiking Multnomah Falls

There is no denying the beauty of Multnomah Falls, one of the most visited waterfalls in the[…]

Twin Lakes and Granite Mountain Lookout

“It’s just over that ridge”,  “It’s only steep for the last part”, and “Come on, the view[…]

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[…]

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