New Mexico is home to hundreds of miles of sprawling desert and forest, and many hiking trips outside Albuquerque are just a short drive away. Here are 3 adventurous day…
Tag: Hiking
Hiking Johnston Canyon and the Ink Pots
Lots of hikes in Banff, Canada feature stunning mountain views and milky turquoise alpine lakes, but hiking Johnston Canyon gives you a completely different glimpse of the Rockies. The memorable…
Lake Agnes Tea House: A Unique and Tasty Experience
Upon my arrival to Banff, Canada, I didn’t even know I should be prepared for the delight that is an adorable mountain teahouse. But lo and behold, they are quite…
Blown Away by Arches National Park
For the last day of our epic Southwest roadtrip, we saved one full day for Arches National Park. Here is our one day itinerary, and how we were literally blown…
Forget Hiking: You Gotta Have This National Park’s Pie!
Most parks are famous for their rugged scenery, and unique landscapes; not many have a reputation for certain delectable delicacies. Capitol Reef National Park not only boasts incredible scenery with…
The Most Beautiful Waterfall We Almost Didn’t See
One of my favorite hikes on this whole trip was to Lower Calf Creek Falls, or as I like to call it, the most beautiful waterfall we almost didn’t see.…
What to Do On a Rainy Day in Bryce Canyon
What should you do if it’s raining on your one day in Bryce Canyon? Hike anyways! (Obviously check all the weather reports and listen to the rangers and don’t go…
Easy Hike in Red Reef Canyon
For day 9 of your southwest roadtrip, pop outside of Zion National Park to hike Red Reef Canyon. This is a great little hike outside of Hurricane, Utah, in the…
Visit the Awe-Inspiring Kolob Canyons of Zion
On the sixth day of your Southwest roadtrip, enjoy a day hike out in Kolob Canyons, the lesser known, but no less disappointing, northern section of Zion National Park. Located…
The Quirky Toadstools of Grand Staircase
Located in Grand Staircase Escalante, this short hike to the unique Toadstools formations was a perfect break to get out of the car and move. The hike is only 1.5…