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!
If you’re feeling overwhelmed planning your Yosemite trip, you’re not alone. The park is huge, there is so much to see and do, and there are multiple highways that lead to the park and gateway towns competing for your attention. This makes figuring out where…
It’s hard to describe the magic of backpacking in Yosemite. The granite landscapes, ranging from jagged peaks to soft domes, dense pine forests that give way to wildflower-filled meadows split in half by rushing creeks, and of course, waterfalls cascading from alpine lakes and along…
I remember my first ever backpacking trip. It was in Yosemite, me and my partner were arriving after dark, and we were trying to figure out what the heck the backpackers campground was and where it was! We wandered around the parking lots near Curry…
There’s nowhere in the world like the High Sierra. Sparkling alpine lakes, huge granite mountains shaped like nature’s cathedrals, meandering alpine meadows filled with green grasses and wildflowers… I could go on, but you don’t have to keep imagining it. You can experience it for yourself on…
Want to explore alpine lakes and dramatic mountain scenery without the crowds of Rae Lakes or Yosemite? Mineral King Valley in Sequoia National Park might just be the most underrated backpacking destination in California. While these mountains are at the southern end of the Sierra…
If you’re craving an epic thru-hiking adventure but can’t take months or even weeks off work, the High Sierra Trail (HST) in Sequoia National Park is the perfect solution. The HST stretches 72 miles east to west across Sequoia, traveling from sequoia trees at crescent…
