In case anyone has been wondering where I’ve been the last few weeks, the answer is that I’ve been working very hard to collect new content. That translates to many miles of hiking, lots of photography, plenty of GPS coordinates,…
1 Day, 3 Day, and 7 Day Hiking Interaries for Anza-Borrego Desert State Park!
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in southern California is a favorite of locals and visitors alike. It offers desert scenery (understandable, given the park’s name!) as well as some fun and interesting hiking experiences. While the area is popular, it’s not…
The Best Hikes for Kids in Death Valley National Park!
Death Valley is a very kid-friendly national park. Maybe I think that because I have such fond memories of visiting the park in my tweens and teens, exploring slot canyons, old mining areas, and sand dunes with my little siblings. …
Viewpoints in Island in the Sky
There are quite a number of viewpoints in the Island in the Sky District of Canyonlands National Park. Most are right along the road (or nearly so!) and take you to sweeping vistas of the canyons below. In this post,…
Which Hike Should You Take in Yellowstone National Park?
Use the infographic above to decide which hike you should take – then scroll to see the hike descriptions! Midway Geyser Basin A quick walk around several thermal pools and past the famous Grand Prismatic Spring. While you’re in the…
The Best Hikes & Caves in Lava Beds National Monument!
When I visit Lava Beds National Monument, it’s so that I can spend a day of exploring caves. These are not the spectacular, stalactite/stalagmite and cave formation type of caves – they’re lava tubes, left over from when molten lava…
The Top Posts on Anne’s Travels in 2022!
It’s the beginning of 2023! I had so many surprising adventures in 2022; things that I had never dreamed about seriously suddenly sprang into being at unexpected moments. Highlights of the year included visiting two new (to me!) national parks…
Sneak Peek: Maze District of Canyonlands National Park!
Earlier this fall, a group member and I were discussing adventure ideas – because, that’s just what we do. We’ve ended up in all kinds of crazy places out of conversations about real and imagined adventures. This time, we were…
Gifts for Hikers & Outdoor Enthusiasts – Gift Guide 2022
We’re getting back into the season where we purchase gifts for the people we love! The 2021 Gift Guide went over so well that I thought I’d share another set of gifts that you can possibly give to the outdoor…