The National Parks in the United States are literally the crown jewels of the country! There are so many amazing things to see and experience. In my guides, you’ll find everything from backpacking trip inspiration to quick, one-day itineraries. I hope my guides inspire you to take the National Park vacation of your dreams!
Updated for 2023 permit lottery dates. I thru-hiked the Wonderland Trail in July 2019! This was my first thru-hike post-PCT and it was significantly shorter. But, I have been wanting to do the Wonderland ever since I heard about it back in college when I…
Six months ago, way before I knew what this winter would hold, I booked my first permits for the 2019 season. My mom and I would kick off the season backpacking in Yosemite over Mother’s Day weekend, and do a point-to-point hike I’ve had on…
Over the last few months, I’ve seen so many people ask some iteration of this request in Facebook outdoor groups: “I’m going to Yosemite for x days and need day hiking/ backpacking/ lodging advice!” I have a lot of thoughts and feelings and advice for…
Death Valley has always been on my list of places to visit (gotta get to all those National Parks), though, not on a short list, but I decided to visit recently, somewhat on a whim because I was starting a new job a whole week later…
Last updated July 2024 Want to know how to snag a campground at one of the most popular national parks? Read on to see how a little bit of advance planning (or, no planning whatsoever) can help you score a coveted campground. Important! Tuolumne Meadows…
When people think of Yosemite, they mostly think of the Valley: El Capitan, Half Dome, Yosemite Falls. Maybe they think of the high alpine meadows of Tuolumne Meadows, or the stunning views from Glacier Point. Most people don’t think about the Hetch Hetchy reservoir or the…
