jimmy Montana is the fourth-largest state in the U.S. by landmass, measuring 147,040 square miles. The Treasure State is also home to some of the most beautiful natural wonders in the world, including Glacier National Park, Yellowstone, the largest natural freshwater lake west of the Mississippi and more than 300 mountain peaks standing more than 9,600 feet tall. … Đọc tiếp
HIKE TO BEAVER FALLS, ARIZONA (HAVASUPAI RESERVATION) Beaver Falls in Arizona is an oasis in the Desert Southwest. It’s technically on the Havasupai Reservation, adjacent to the Grand Canyon. Visiting Beaver Falls, and the other stunning waterfalls along Havasu Creek, requires a permit, overnight camping, and a lengthy hike through a desert canyon. It’s all … Đọc tiếp
Things to Do in North Cascades National Park (Shutterstock/Dmitry Kovba) You hear a lot of folks talking about Mount Rainier and Olympic National Park these days – how come no one ever mentions North Cascades National Park? I’ll tell you why – North Cascades is too beautiful and too stunning with too many amazing adventures … Đọc tiếp
I’ll admit it: I found myself stifling a laugh as I watched back some GoPro video my husband Elliot had filmed while climbing a via ferrata route in West Virginia. As he reached the top of a cliff face and looked around the corner to see cables and foot holds suspended over a completely sheer … Đọc tiếp
The vast landscape of Monument Valley sprawls across the Utah/Arizona border within the Navajo Nation. The towering buttes and imposing mesas boast an unworldly beauty and you’ll feel as if you’re on another planet. If Monument Valley is on your Southwest road trip itinerary, then keep reading to discover the best tips for visiting Monument … Đọc tiếp
While staying in Pittsburgh, Shae and I drove an hour south to visit Ohiopyle State Park to hike to Cucumber Falls. It’s a popular place to visit in prime summer season for water activities on the Youghiogheny River including whitewater rafting, but it was possibly even more beautiful when we visited in October thanks to … Đọc tiếp
Idaho offers all types of destinations where you can get away and find a little quiet. One of these destinations is Alpine Lake, a beautiful tucked-away lake in the Sawtooth Mountains. Not only is there a hike required to reach the lake but it’s lesser known and you are more likely to enjoy a little … Đọc tiếp
Sometimes a state park oozes with so much natural beauty and offers so many best experiences that we think it should really be a national park. One of these is located in the Oak Creek Canyon within the Coconino National Forest in Sedona, Arizona. We have been to Slide Rock State Park five times and will definitely … Đọc tiếp
Sycamore Falls: Northern Arizona’s Best Kept Secret As much as we love exploring faraway destinations, we realize just how lucky we are to live in Arizona where there is so much beauty to explore in our own backyard. Even after living here for 17 years, we are continually finding new places that take our breath … Đọc tiếp
Carved-out canyons. Sheer drop-offs. Body-wide footpaths slicing through red rock. Exploring Canyonlands National Park is touring with an edge. The whole park is a redrock woodcut engraved by wind’s and water’s big, slow chisels. The Green and Colorado Rivers trisect the Colorado Plateau, etching Canyonlands into distinct districts. The mesas you see at Island in … Đọc tiếp