The road must eventually lead to the whole world. – Jack Kerouac
One of the most visited spots in the U.S., Grand Canyon National Park welcomes upwards of six million sightseers annually. For centuries, the imposing gorge has been captivating visitors from all walks of life, with Theodore Roosevelt calling its beauty … Read More
Petrified wood is one of Arizona’s most unique and interesting oddities – fragments of ancient trees that, over the course of millions of years, have turned to stone with the help of the perfect set of geological conditions. In 1988, … Read More
Tucked away in northeastern Arizona, Petrified Forest National Park sits just three hours east of the Grand Canyon, yet averages ten times fewer visitors per year. It may be more humble in scale and topography, but it’s by no means … Read More
Whether you’re hiking the rim, venturing down into the gorge, rafting the Colorado’s infamous rapids, or enjoying a bird’s-eye view from above, the Grand Canyon is pretty spectacular from all angles. That said, for those who love to take to … Read More
For those looking to get out and explore the heart of the Grand Canyon, two of the park’s iconic South Rim trails can be combined into one epic day hike. The route is challenging, especially in the heat, and clocks … Read More
We stumbled across the O’Leary Peak Lookout Trail while searching for a snow-free, spring hike around Flagstaff. It by no means looked epic, but it seemed like it might be a decent little outing. It was a ten-mile round-trip hike … Read More
About twenty miles southeast of Tuba City, Arizona sits a remote canyon at the edge of the Painted Desert. The sprawling gorge is home to colorful badlands, painted rock spires and hoodoos. Spanning Navajo Nation and Hopi Reservation land, it’s … Read More
Southeastern Arizona is a birder’s paradise and one of the country’s premier hotspots for those looking to bolster their ABA checklists. With the state boasting around 550 species, people come from all over the country in hopes of spotting rare … Read More
Nestled in the Tularosa Basin beneath the peaks of the San Andres Mountains, New Mexico’s White Sands National Park is home to the largest gypsum dune fields in the world. The ultra-fine sand grains are brilliant white, shimmering like freshly … Read More
Seattle is a city that seems to have it all – great coffee shops and restaurants, amazing seafood, and an enormous craft beer scene. It’s a city that’s bustling with activity and entertainment options but, at the same time, has … Read More
Quite possibly one of the best craft beer cities in the country, Seattle is a great place to visit if you’re looking for great brews. With the hop capital of the world just a couple hours southeast and dozens of … Read More
Perched along the shores of Puget Sound, Seattle is widely regarded as one of the best seafood cities in the country. Given that my partner and rescue pup are obsessed with all things fish, we made it a priority to … Read More
Seattle, Washington… the home of the Seahawks, Space Needle and, of course, Starbucks. Since its IPO nearly thirty years ago, the latter of the three icons has catapulted the city into the spotlight on the world’s coffee stage. As of … Read More
Standing at 14,410 feet, Mt. Rainier’s snowcapped summit is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the Pacific Northwest. The soaring stratovolcano is not only the most topographically prominent peak in the lower 48 states – with 13,211 feet of … Read More
Located about thirty miles east of Granite Falls along the Mountain Loop Highway, Gothic Basin sits in the heart of the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. The fragile alpine basin is tucked between the rugged summits of Gothic and Del Campo … Read More
