In the process of finding a cheap alternative to staying in pricy Jackson Hole, we ended up having some of our best road trippin’ days in Afton, Wyoming. Located about two hours south of Jackson, the small town of Afton may not look like much. People coming from the south towards Yellowstone and Grand Teton… Read More The Hidden Gem of Afton, Wyoming: A Quick Travel Guide
Ever wanted to feel like you were on another planet? Well, Craters of the Moon might just be the destination for you. Idaho often gets overlooked as a destination. I mean, when you’re bordering states like Utah, Wyoming, Washington, Oregon, and Montana, you may get the short end of the tourism stick. Unlike its neighbors,… Read More Guide to Visiting Craters of the Moon National Monument | Idaho
As a backpacker who travels mostly internationally, I never considered writing my backpacker guides for destinations in the United States. Few places in the U.S. are backpacker-friendly. The vast distances of the country often make it difficult to travel on a budget. As a result, international travelers to the U.S. typically aren’t of the backpacker… Read More The Budget Backpacker’s Guide to Moab, Utah | 2026
The largest of Great Salt Lake’s islands, Antelope Island is also the most exciting. With stunning scenery all throughout, it’s worth the visit just for the views. Salt pans, reflective waters, wildlife, and beaches round it out as an amazing outdoor destination for adventurers. About 45 minutes away from Downtown Salt Lake City, it’s a… Read More A Guide to Visiting Antelope Island State Park in One Day | Utah
With a region that boasts two National Parks and countless other adventures, Dead Horse Point State Park often gets overlooked. Moab is an adventurer’s paradise, and one of my favorite little towns in the United States. Of course, Arches National Park and to a lesser degree, Canyonlands National Park get the most attention from travelers… Read More Is Dead Horse Point State Park Worth Visiting? | Utah 2026
I visited Arches National Park several times before I ever made the trip over to neighboring Canyonlands National Park. Many travelers do the same, mistakenly skipping over this lesser-traveled national park. After hiking to Delicate Arch for sunset the night before, I needed an escape from the crowds. I decided to visit Canyonlands National Park,… Read More Guide to Visiting Canyonlands National Park in a Day
Of the seemingly infinite hikes to do in Colorado, Sky Pond stands out as one of the best. If you’re looking for a high-altitude challenge offering everything from lakes, waterfalls, and jaw-dropping peaks, then Sky Pond belongs on your bucket list. Of my many visits to Rocky Mountain National Park, the adventure that sticks out… Read More Guide to Hiking Sky Pond in Rocky Mountain National Park | Colorado
After months in quarantine, an escape into the wilderness was much-needed. Our family vacation plans to Portugal or Poland were shot thanks to coronavirus, so we again settled for – drum roll, please – Branson. It isn’t exactly my scene, but desperate for an adventure, I started looking to Ozark National Forest. It was barely… Read More Camping Overnight at Whitaker Point, Ozark National Forest | Arkansas
An All-American Road Trip calls for some All-American stops. Although I encourage exploring other countries and cultures as often as I can, sometimes it’s true that there’s no place like home. The gorgeous scenery and vast untamed stretches of land make a West Coast road trip an adventure unlike any other. The hardest part is… Read More 25 Stops To Hit On A West Coast American Road Trip
The majestic Mount Huron stands proud and tall. It’s just tall enough to qualify as one of Colorado’s magnificent 14ers but it was definitely tall enough to kick my ass many times over. It barely scrapes past the 14,000 foot mark, ranking as the 2nd shortest of those 53 mountains. It peaks at just 14,006… Read More Huron Peak: Complete Guide to Hiking This Overlooked 14’er