If you’re looking for a quick, gorgeous view in Death Valley – and one of the most accessible views from a mountain in the park – Dante’s View is perfect. From the parking lot, you can look down on Death…
Lost Spring Canyon and its Side Canyons
The far northern side of Arches National Park is definitely overlooked. It’s also extremely inaccessible. It can’t be accessed from the main part of the park except on foot, and by vehicle, I’d recommend high clearance to get to the…
San Joaquin Mountain above Mammoth Lakes
San Joaquin Mountain may very well be one of the most beautiful hikes in the High Sierra. (Maybe I’m pushing it, because there are a lot of gorgeous hikes in the region… so let’s say the most beautiful hike near…
Red Canyon Hike in Goblin Valley State Park
When I visited Goblin Valley State Park, I figured we might as well hike as many of the official trails as reasonable/possible, especially in the area around Valley 1, Valley 2, and Valley 3. Caramel Canyon to the Goblin’s Lair…
All the Viewpoints Along the Hermit’s Rest Road (with ratings & how to visit the best!)
One of my favorite things to do on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon (I only do it every time I visit!) is to take the Hermit’s Rest (Red) Route Shuttle out to Hermit’s Rest and back, stopping at…
South Fork of Desolation Canyon
Desolation Canyon is the more beautiful and overlooked sister canyon to Golden Canyon in Death Valley National Park. Just to the south of Desolation Canyon (and accessed from the same parking area) is South Desolation Canyon. It has no trail,…
Elephant Back Mountain over Yellowstone Lake
Elephant Back Mountain is one of two semi-famous overlooks of Yellowstone Lake between West Thumb and Fishing Bridge. The trail is a great hike in Yellowstone National Park, but it’s also steep and has limited views except at the viewpoint,…
Neck Spring Trail – Canyonlands National Park
Neck Spring is the first hike you’ll encounter (along with the Shaffer Canyon Overlook) while driving into the Island in the Sky District of Canyonlands National Park. It’s also one of the few long trails on top of the mesa. As such,…
The Devils Bathtub and Nearby Waterfalls
Tucked away in rural southwestern Virginia is a waterfall a place called the Devils Bathtub. I was a little disinterested in visiting, as I’d read the falls were really nice but the area is usually overrun and badly littered with…
Dad’s Lake, Marm’s Lake, and Beyond!
The Dad’s Lake Trail is a gem of a day hike in the Wind River Range of Wyoming. Yes, it’s long (I went almost 18 miles that day – you don’t have to hike quite that far). No, it’s not…