Near the border of Utah outside of Grand Junction, Colorado, is a small National Monument that preserves some iconic “American West” vistas.

Learning to snowshoe on the Oak Flat Loop at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.

Backpacking trip from Rainy Pass to the beautiful Snowy Lakes along the PCT outside of the North Cascades National Park.

Hike on the Mist Trail to Vernal and Nevada Falls in Yosemite Valley.

Colorado in the fall is one of a kind, and if this hike doesn't convince you, well, it might be time for a visit to the eye doctor.

A foggy and drizzly hike along the 4 mile Rose River Loop featuring a creek and a waterfall.

Fall hike to Laurel Falls in the Smoky Mountains.

Backpacking into the Great Sand Dunes for a night of the some of the world's most spectacular stargazing.

In October 2020, I took an amazing solo road trip that took me through parts of New Mexico, Utah, and Arizona.

Hike stats: 1.8 miles RT (plus a little more if you explore), 150 ft elevation gain Location: on Hwy 89 near mile marker 20, approx. 45...

Hike along the ADA-accessible Alluvial Fan Trail at Rocky Mountain National Park featuring mountain views and a waterfall.

Join me on a wintery hike across the sprawling balds of Roan Mountain covered in rime ice.

Frankly, I’m tired of seeing articles discussing how solo female hikers can stay safe

While Bryce Canyon is famous for its hoodoos, or pillars of rock, Cedar Breaks is known for its thin walls of rock called fins.

The Devil's Garden Loop has a fantastic collection of arches and offers a way to escape the massive crowds Arches is known for.