This is easily one of the most underrated and overlooked Northern California road trip. I’ve been lucky enough to take multiple week-long road trips across California, from the rugged Northern Coast to the Eastern Sierra, to parts of Big Sur, and this one manages to even rival those iconic road trips. I built this road…
The Mount Timpanogos hike is akin to a pilgrimage for Utah locals. Timpanogos, or “Timp” for short, stands out dramatically with how different it looks, as if it belongs in the Canadian Rockies, with unique features like lush hanging gardens, striking glacial cirques, and a stunning emerald alpine lake. Even though it stands as the…
Are you looking for the perfect Bryce Canyon itinerary but can’t decide if one or two days are ideal? Look no further than this detailed guide, where I will lay out how to make the best of Bryce Canyon, whether you have just one day or two full days. As a Salt Lake City resident,…
This 2 Day Itinerary for Zion National Park is designed to help you experience the best of what the park has to offer. As someone who grew up in Salt Lake City but didn’t explore outside the valley until my early twenties, Zion was just the second national park I visited, and it was a…
I had long heard about the mysterious Ice Lake Basin in Colorado, tucked away in the San Juan Mountains. Ice Lake and Island Lake mystified me, and I dreamed of one day gazing upon their shores. What I didn’t realize at the time was that I could visit both on a single hike! In September…
If you are unfamiliar with the hike to Mount Olympus in Utah, I am here to change your mind! This iconic mountain dominates the southeast view from Salt Lake City, specifically the suburbs of Millcreek and Holladay. The north face rivals stunning mountains like Mount Moran in the Tetons, and is a well-recognized mountain by…
As an outdoor enthusiast, I find hiking in Canyonlands National Park to be incredibly exciting, memorable, and full of adventure! The park is located about a four-hour drive from Salt Lake City and just half an hour from Moab. It lives up to its name: truly a land of seemingly endless canyons. This area holds…
These are the best hikes in Utah that you absolutely need to add to your bucket list! Growing up low-income in Salt Lake City, I didn’t get to explore much beyond my local area until adulthood. Since then, I made it my mission to visit every corner of this state. The resulting list wouldn’t be…
If you are looking for the best hikes near Bear Lake, Utah, you’ve come to the right place! While the lake is known for its beaches and water activities, don’t overlook the 100+ miles of incredible hiking trails in this area. Located near the Bear River Range (an extension of the Wasatch Mountains), this region…
With so many fun things to do at Bear Lake, its picturesque waters are sure to draw you in. Straddling the Utah-Idaho border and just a 2.5-hour drive northeast of Salt Lake City, it’s long been one of my go-to weekend escapes. Known for its beautiful turquoise color, it has earned the nickname “Caribbean of…