Hiking the Skyline Loop Trail at Mt. Rainier National Park

Let me take you on a journey through one of the most beautiful hikes I've ever done; featuring colorful wildflowers, mountain glaciers, roaring waterfalls, abundant wildlife, towering pines, and, of course, a beer at the peak. Welcome to Mt. Rainier National Park.

Indiana Sand Dunes National Park

At first glance, this park might seem like a one-and-done type of bucket list item, but the re-visitability of this park is high. In the summer, the dunes make for the perfect beach day destination. Day hikes, swimming and picnics are done best here.

Wildlife Spotting in the Everglades

Flamingo Marina is probably the best spot in Everglades National Park for wildlife viewing. Since it is located with direct access to the ocean, you can see alligators, crocodiles, sharks, dolphins and, of course, manatees.

When Lightning Strikes at Rocky Mountain National Park

We had a bit of a rocky adventure at Rocky Mountain National Park — all due to our own negligence might I add. The story I'm about to recount was the single most terrifying experience of my life up until this point. Even just writing about it now, I can feel that same panic as … Continue reading When Lightning Strikes at Rocky Mountain National Park

Things to Do at Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park

If you're heading to the Big Island of Hawai'i, you'll want to add the Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park to your travel itinerary. There are plenty of things to do at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, so you'll want to budget for at least one day there, if not a few. Though it wouldn't be hard to … Continue reading Things to Do at Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park

Hiking the Mauna Loa Summit Trail

Looking for an adventure on Hawai'i's Big Island? Look no further! Take a hike to the summit of Mauna Loa, the world's largest volcano! Found in the Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, Mauna Loa is a must-see for all Hawaii visitors. There are two main ways to go about hiking the Mauna Loa Summit Trail: starting … Continue reading Hiking the Mauna Loa Summit Trail