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Hiking In Yosemite: The Cathedral Lake Trail

Barring the trip to the Smoky Mountains when I was a little kid, my trip to Yosemite after my high school graduation was my first time in the mountains.  On that first visit to Yosemite, I didn’t know much of anything about hiking, didn’t have the right gear or clothes, and I definitely didn’t know how to pronounce Yosemite right! One hike I did on that first visit was the hike to Cathedral Lake, and it was a pretty life...

Hiking In Yosemite: Backpacking To Rancheria Falls

To start my summer of 2021 off, I opted for a quick backpacking trip into the Yosemite backcountry!  The trail I chose was initially the Hetch Hetchy Loop, but given the extreme heat and lack of acclimatisation, I elected to make it an overnight trip to Rancheria Falls along the Hetch Hetchy Reservoir! Hiking in Yosemite is always a treat, and I had not done this trail before! Miles/Elevation: ~15 miles 2600 feet vertical gain About Yosemite: Located in the...
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glacier national park

The Ultimate Guide to the Amazing Glacier National Park

Called the “Crown of the Continent,” Glacier National Park is one of the highlights of the National Park System.  Located in northern Montana along the border with Canada, Glacier is one of the most rugged regions of the Rocky Mountains.  The mountains here have been carved out by intense glaciation, so visitors are graced with views of some of the most dramatic mountains in North America. Named for the glaciers that sculpted this place, Glacier National Park contains one of...

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Grand Teton Hiking: 15 Epic Trails

Wide open spaces, towering peaks, and some of the greatest wildlife in North America.  Sound like a good combination?  Grand Teton National Park combines all of these amazing features, and its all accessible in the US!  Keep reading to learn more about planning your Grand Teton Hiking adventure! I’m not going to say these are the 15 BEST hikes in Grand Teton National Park.  There are some truly awesome hikes that I did not include on this list, and honestly,...

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Badlands National Park: Your Ultimate Planning Guide

Located in western South Dakota, Badlands National Park is one of the highlights of one of the nation’s premier outdoor destinations.  Named for the earthen formations that define the area, Badlands National Park is one of the most unique spots in the national park system.  Lots of parks have mountains, plenty have lakes and rivers, but only on the Great Plains will you find these unique geological formations.   Whether you visit the Badlands as a standalone trip, or visit it...