Carlsbad Caverns- New Mexico
I have heard the name Carlsbad Caverns all my life, but never got to experience it for myself, until now! […]
White Sands National Monument- New Mexico
White Sands National Monument is such a cool place to explore! I use to know nothing on the state of New Mexico and did some research on the best hiking spots in the state. Quite a few of articles mentioned White Sands so I decided to check it out for [...]
Wire Pass- a slot canyon very similar to Antelope Canyon
Antelope Canyon is one of the most famous slot canyons in the world! It is located in northern Arizona and there are pictures of this canyon everywhere! It’s absolutely breathtaking! […]
The Big 5 National Parks in Southern Utah
The Big 5 National Parks in Utah; Zion, Bryce, Capital Reef, Canyonlands and Arches. All five National Parks are located in Southern Utah, making these destinations all achievable in a short period of time, if you wanted to do it all in one trip. For an appropriate amount of time in each park, I [...]
Capital Reef National Park- Utah
Capital Reef, in my opinion is one of the most underrated parks. It seems that of all the parks of the "Big 5" in Utah; Zion, Bryce, Arches, and Canyonlands, Capital Reef is the one you hear the least about. I was not expecting much upon my arrival to Capital Reef, but that all [...]
Canyonlands National Park
In the state of Utah, there is what they call the "Big 5," which is the five National Parks all located in Southern Utah. There is from west to east, Zion, Bryce, Capital Reef, Canyonlands, and Arches. I have explored all five and it's hard to pick a favorite. They are all so different [...]
My experience working and living in National Parks
I don’t have all the money in the world to travel, actually I have no money to travel. So, I got a job in the National Parks to sustain myself so I can work, still make money, and see what I’ve always wanted to see. […]
Teton National Park : Best Hiking and things to see and do!
The Tetons are one of my favorite mountain ranges in the world! With that said, make sure you don't just drive through it like most visitors, but rather set time aside to explore the mountains!!! If you can, spend at least one week here. Trust me, there are more than enough trails and things [...]
Everything you Need to Know about Thru-Hiking the Arizona Trail
In February of 2017, I decided to hike the Arizona Trail (AZT) on a whim. The trail is an 803 mile trail running North and South from the borders of Mexico to Utah. I gave myself not even two weeks to prepare for this trip. It turned out great, but depending on how thorough you want to [...]
Backpacking internationally vs. Backpacking in the Wilderness
Until I experienced both kinds of backpacking for myself, I didn’t realize how completely different these two are, and yet we use the exact same word. When someone says their doing a backpacking trip around the world, it generally means this person is going to be living out of hostels, hotels, air b&b’s and/or out [...]