Starting from Red Mountain Pass on the Million Dollar Highway, the Red Mountain Number 3 Trail is one hike that should not be missed! I was so happy to be able to meet up with a longtime friend while she was living in Silverton for the season, and we knocked this hike out in September when the weather was absolutely beautiful and refreshing.
The Blue Lakes Trail: An Epic Colorful Colorado Day Hike
The Blue Lakes Trail in Ridgway, CO offers a moderately challenging 8.7-mile round-trip hike with 3 alpine lakes: Lower, Middle, and Upper. Despite some stream crossings, the non-technical trail is well-maintained. The mid-September hike, featuring moody weather and transitioning wildflowers, offered a serene experience. Despite unideal weather, the stunning lakes made for a memorable day hike.
A Beautiful SoCal Gem: Sunset Hike at Vetter Mountain Lookout
Vetter Mountain, located in Angeles National Forest, CA, is a trail that offers a 3.8-mile round-trip hike to an active fire lookout, named after a dedicated forest ranger, Victor P. Vetter. The hike is moderate and requires at least 2 liters of water due to no water access on the trail. The trail is best navigated by taking the fire road to the top from Charlton Flat Picnic Area, offering rest stops and picnic areas along the way.
Awesome Waterfalls in the Angeles National Forest
The creeks are flowing, and the waterfalls are raging. Here are two local waterfalls to visit in the Angeles National Forest!
Camp, Hike, and Explore: Valley of Fire State Park
Located 1-hour northeast of Las Vegas, Nevada known for its unique geology, rock formations, and history is Valley of Fire State Park. If you haven’t been, make sure to add this to your next road trip bucket list!
The Best Winter Hike at Red Cliffs National Reserve
It’s the first hike of the 2023 season, and after spending a wet and muddy NYE in Zion National Park, I’m making my way back home to California. After a huge winter storm, the sun finally appeared for the first time in 2 days! I wanted to get in one last adventure before making the 7-hour drive back home, and caught myself wandering around Washington, Utah just outside of the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve.
Rain and Mud: A Gloomy Day in Zion National Park
It’s the last day of 2022. I am in Zion National Park on a solo road trip ringing in yet another new year in the beautiful state of Utah.
Lovin’ Lately: Superfeet ADAPT Hike
Providing maximum comfort and support to every adventure, Superfeet insoles are designed to work with every step you take on and off trail. With a wide variety of insoles to choose from, each design was created with flexible support to provide all day comfort decreasing stress and strain on your body.
Day Hiking California’s 3rd Tallest Peak
If we’re not floating around the alpine lakes of the Eastern Sierra, or stocking up on jerky in Bishop, we’re most likely to be found somewhere in the backcountry either seeking out our next big adventure or on the road to the next!