National Parks are a treasure that everyone should see. Snow-capped mountains, picturesque beaches, lakes, deserts, and boreal forests are protected for generations to come. In every corner of the country, your next adventure awaits.
The Ryan Mountain hike is one of the most popular trails in Joshua Tree National Park, and one of the most rewarding. This 3-mile round trip trail climbs approximately 1,000 feet to the summit of Ryan Mountain at 5,457 feet, delivering some of the most sweeping panoramic views in the entire park. On a clear…
Looking for the ultimate Joshua Tree National Park Itinerary? We’ve got you covered! Joshua Tree National Park is located in Southern California, and we recommend 3-4 days exploring this national park. This is the perfect amount of time to see most of the attractions and hikes. Spend a morning hiking to Ryan Mountain, one of…
Glacier Bay National Park is one of the most remote and extraordinary national parks in the entire country. Located in Southeast Alaska, this UNESCO World Heritage Site encompasses over 3.3 million acres of tidewater glaciers, dramatic fjords, humpback whales, and calving ice that you simply have to see to believe. The catch? You can’t drive…
You’ve made it to Isle Royale, or maybe you are planning your trip there? Hiking on Isle Royale is one of the best ways to explore the island. Well, hiking is really one of the few things that you can actually do…aside from sitting by the docks and relaxing! We’re just kidding. You can also…
Planning an Isle Royale itinerary? This unique national park in the middle of Lake Superior is one of the most remote national parks in the United States. Spend 5 days (including travel days) hiking on Isle Royale, complete with no camping. That’s right, no need to lug all of that camping gear with you. But…
Planning an itinerary for Yosemite National Park? You’ve landed in the right place. Yosemite is one of the most iconic national parks in the world, and one of the most visited. Spending 4 full days here means you can go well beyond the Valley floor crowds and experience the park the way it’s meant to…
When you think of Hot Springs National Park, you may not always think of hiking as one of the top things to do here. Being an urban park, Hot Springs has a totally different feel from Sequoia or Yosemite, but there are still hiking opportunities. In Arkansas, you won’t find hikes in Hot Springs as…
Planning a Hot Springs National Park itinerary? This small but genuinely surprising park in the Ouachita Mountains of Arkansas packs more personality into 2-3 days than most parks do in a week. Where else can you hike in a national park in the morning, tour a historic bathhouse where Al Capone used to soak, drink…
Planning on more hiking in Shenandoah National Park? In our opinion, this is one of the best hikes to complete. The 8-mile loop will lead you through lush forests, past six cascading waterfalls in White Oak Canyon, and several steep, rocky cliffs along the Cedar Run Trail. With plenty of cascades along the entire hike,…
Panoramic mountain top views and waterfalls await on the Hawksbill Loop and Dark Hollow Falls Trails in Shenandoah National Park. First, hike to the highest point in Shenandoah National Park: Hawksbill Mountain. This can be done as an out-and-back hike or a loop trail for more fun. When you reach the summit, enjoy the panoramic…
One of the best hikes in Shenandoah National Park is the Old Rag Mountain Loop. On this trail, you will encounter a hike through the forest as you make your way toward the rocky outcrop of Old Rag. From here, squeeze your way through and scramble over the boulders as you work your way to…
Planning a Shenandoah National Park itinerary? You’ve picked one of the most accessible and rewarding national parks on the East Coast, and one that most people dramatically underestimate. Shenandoah stretches 105 miles through the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, packed with waterfall hikes, summit scrambles, and one of the most scenic drives in the eastern…
On your final day in Yellowstone, check out the Grand Prismatic Spring Overlook Trail for some epic views of this massive, rainbow-colored spring on your way to Fairy Falls and Imperial Geyser. This hike has it all! Getting a bird’s-eye view of the Grand Prismatic Spring is a must-do, so head here first. Then, after…
One of the hottest areas (literally!) in Yellowstone is the Norris Geyser Basin Trail area. The highest temperature recorded here in a scientific drill hole was 459°F! That’s hot. The only way to explore this area is via the Norris Geyser Basin Trails along the raised boardwalks. This was one of our favorite areas in…
The Bunsen Peak Trail is a great moderate/hard hike in Yellowstone that you should add to your hiking list! Standing at a lower elevation than most other peaks in the area, Bunsen Peak is often snow-free before the rest of the mountains in Yellowstone National Park. This trail is popular, and parking is somewhat limited,…