Olympic National Park Itinerary With Twilight Detour
Olympic National Park is one of the most diverse national parks in the U.S., combining three distinct ecosystems: temperate […]
Category: National Parks
The quest to 63…
I’ve been to 10 U.S. National Parks so far. Trying to catch up on posting about each of them. Stay tuned!
Mount Rainier National Park Itinerary: Rain and Fog
My Mount Rainier National Park adventure turned out very differently from what I imagined. After days of […]
Where to See Wildflowers in Death Valley National Park
Wildflowers in Death Valley are already starting to bloom, and after the unusually heavy rains this season, I had […]
The Return of Lake Manly in Death Valley National Park
In early February 2026, I returned to Death Valley National Park to witness the ephemeral Lake Manly at Badwater Basin. Following […]
Contiki Tours Review: The Honest Truth After 6 Trips
I’ve been on six Contiki tours across the US and Europe, traveling solo and making friends on every trip. These Contiki […]
Angels Landing Hike: Permits, Fear Factor & Trail Tips
The Angels Landing hike in Zion National Park is a stunning but strenuous adventure, and because of that, it’s also one […]
How to plan a first visit to Bryce Canyon National Park
Bryce Canyon National Park is absolutely gorgeous! The hoodoos don’t even look real at first; it feels like you’re standing[…]
Yosemite Itinerary: 2 Epic Days of Hiking & Views
I was supposed to return to Yosemite National Park with friends in mid-May, but I decided to go alone after a […]
Backpacking the California Riding & Hiking Trail: JTNP
Backpacking the California Riding & Hiking Trail in Joshua Tree National Park had been a dream of mine. I finally […]