Looking for family-friendly hikes in Great Smoky Mountains National Park? The National Park Service website is typically a go-to resource when I’m planning a trip to national parks, but unfortunately the website doesn’t provide much information on recommended trails in this national park. With 900 miles of trails in the park, it’s incredibly time-consuming and…
Looking for awesome hikes in the Poconos? Luckily, there are plenty of options! The Poconos region of Pennsylvania is known for its outdoor recreation opportunities like hiking, boating, and camping. I grew up in eastern Pennsylvania and explored all over the Poconos over the years. I’ve put together this list of the best hikes in…
Hikers in Seattle are fortunate to live near many amazing lake hikes. I’ve put together this list of lake hikes that are less than 2 hours away from Seattle to make picking your next trail even easier. The trails range in difficulty from kid-friendly to strenuous. There’s a lake hike for everyone on this list….
Hiking challenges can be a great experience for anyone looking to spend more time outside or set ambitious goals. Whether you’re a beginner hiker or have lots of experience on the trail, you’ll reap tons of benefits from taking on a hiking challenge. Not only are hiking challenges excellent for your physical and mental wellbeing,…
The only thing sweeter than seeing a rare sunrise or sunset in Seattle is watching it from a mountaintop. Luckily there are plenty of hikes near Seattle from which you can watch the sun rise or set. I’ve hiked lots of the trails near Seattle. Here are my recommendations for great sunrise and sunset hikes…
There are tons of waterfall hikes in upstate South Carolina. In fact, there are so many waterfalls in the Palmetto State that it can be overwhelming to narrow down which waterfall hike to do! I’ve put together this list of waterfall hikes so you can spend less time scouring the internet and more time out…
If you need an Instagram caption for your weekly #WaterfallWednesday post, look no further. I look forward to seeing a cascade of waterfall photos on my feed every Wednesday, but it can be difficult to come up with a new caption about waterfalls every single week. I put together this list of waterfall quotes and…
Yosemite National Park has over 750 miles of trails. Luckily this includes plenty of short, family-friendly trails. Hikers of all skill levels will find a hike to enjoy in this national park. I’ve put together this list of easy hikes all throughout Yosemite National Park. The list consists of a variety of destinations and landscapes….
One of my favorite parts of living in Washington is the abundance of easy yet stunning hikes. There are so many trails that lead to gorgeous lakes, mountains, waterfalls, and beaches with little effort. I’ve lived in Washington for years and hiked many of the state’s awesome trails. In this list I’m sharing the best…
Shenandoah National Park has so many easy hikes that reward you with a great experience for little effort. Whether you’re short on time, hiking with kids, or just aren’t feeling up for a major hike, these easy hikes in Shenandoah National Park are great for every hiker. There are over 500 miles of trails throughout…
