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!
New Mexico Travel Guide: 5 Awesome Things To Do
From state and national parks, to unique landscapes- New Mexico has an adventure for just about everyone! Here are 5 awesome things to do on your next NM trip!
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.
My 2023 Would Like To Eventually Accomplish List
Rather goals- think… a list of things I’d eventually like to do this year, knowing:
I won’t be able to get to everything.
A Wandervans Roadie: Roaming The Southwest
When I found out that Wandervans had currently opened a location in Phoenix, Arizona- I knew exactly how I wanted to spend my time roaming the desert on my solo road trip.
Visit Mesa, Arizona: Things to Do, & More!
I was stoked when Visit Mesa reached out with a 4-day itinerary with activities that included horseback riding, UTVing, water rafting, and hitting up some of the best restaurants and cafes that Mesa, Arizona has to offer! This Cali girl had no idea that such activities were so far out in the desert! Here’s a peek at our itinerary!
20 New Gift Ideas for Women Who Backpack
Everyone loves getting new gear- especially hikers! I’ve put together this list of 20 gift ideas for women who love getting out in the backcountry and spending time outdoors.
Backpacking to Iva Bell Hot Springs
Do you have any natural hot springs on your bucket list? I’ve had these specific hot springs on my radar for quite some time!
Backpacking The Mineral King Loop in Big Seki Wilderness
Challenging myself and my limits because of that, I was rewarded each day with a newfound appreciation for finding the beauty in discomfort.
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.
Winter Backpacking at Big McGee Lake
The month is October. It has been several weeks since I’ve returned home from thru-hiking the John Muir Trail, making this trip my first backpacking trip this winter. We went to chase fall colors, and even though the trees were starting to change color, we were not quite expecting so much snow.
Visiting the Saguaros in a Cabana Van
As silly as it may sound, I did in fact drive over 500 miles to see the Saguaros in Tucson, Arizona. Springtime in the desert is the best time to explore, and even though temperatures stayed just below 100°, this Cali girl remains grateful for all of the amenities that come with the Cabana Van.
Solo Backpacking in Big Sur- Timber Top
As someone who’s not a big fan of snow, when winter rolls around you’ll most likely find me road-tripping rather than on the trail, but this year I decided to go backpacking in Big Sur!
Wandervan Winter Roadie: Hot Springs
It’s been a dream of mine to explore Idaho. I met up with a friend and after picking up our home on wheels at Wandervans, our hot spring journey began.