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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[…]

5 tips for hiking with dogs

5 Tips for Hiking with Dogs

Hiking is already a fantastic hobby, what could make it better? The answer, hiking with dogs. Although you[…]

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[…]

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[…]

Icicle River

Hiking the Icicle River Trail near Leavenworth, Washington

Hikers like myself typically reward ourselves with a nice cold beer after a long day of hiking.[…]

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[…]

Sunset at Upper Payette Lake

Upper Payette Lake Campground Review

I would first like to start out by saying I am not a doctor. This should be[…]

Loon Lake Sign

Loon Lake and the Hidden Bomber

In 1943, eight men boarded an American B-23 twin-engined bomber, also known as the “Dragon Bomber”. Leaving Nevada,[…]

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[…]

Goose Lake

Goose Lake and Grouse Campground Review

Geese are straight up bullies. If you have ever had the unfortunate luck of having a goose[…]

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[…]

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