Hiking & Camping
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Explore Yellowstone: Top Tips for an Unforgettable Visit
Yellowstone is vast and varied; a remarkable collection of geological jewels scattered across almost 1,200 square miles. With over 800 miles of trails and 20 miles of paved walking/biking paths, it could take a while to see it all. We started at the North entrance, through the arch where Teddy Roosevelt gave his dedication speech…
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Camping in Joshua Tree: Best Hikes and Stargazing
Joshua Tree National Park, California It wasn’t until recently that Joshua Tree was actually a location to me and not just the name of a well worn U2 album. The Rufus du Sol Live video featuring the amazing landscape and varied desert flora called to me. It’s no surprise that many climbers also make use…
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Experience the Best of Anza Borrego State Park in California
The California desert has an unusual draw; the quiet, the smells, the unmistakable sense that this can’t be as close to big city life as it is. That feeling of being absolutely removed from civilization while still being a part of it isn’t too readily available, but it does exist, and with a little bit…
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Discover Ojai: The Ideal Weekend Getaway for Nature Lovers
Ojai is magical. Set back off the coast of Ventura, it’s no wonder that the 1933 movie, Lost Horizon, about a plane that crashes in Shangri La, was in part filmed here. Not as expensive to visit as neighboring Santa Barbara, and far less crowded, Ojai has all the makings for a nature lovers perfect…
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Zion National Park, Utah
With so many national parks to choose from, it’s hard to know just where to start. Your best bet is to narrow the list by focusing on what you’re most interested in doing or seeing. Hiking? Stargazing? Waterfalls or lakes? Start planning your adventure at the National Park Services website, where you will find an…
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