Free Roaming Hiker is a hiking resource for the spectacular trails covering the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, the Southwestern United States, and beyond.
This site is for anyone who has an interest in getting outside and hiking. Aimed at all skill levels, it provides detailed information for each hike, including mileage information, an elevation profile, an interactive map, water availability, and even lets you know if the hike is dog or kid-friendly.
Based in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, I have a passion for the Grand Teton and Yellowstone region, as well as the unparalleled beauty of the southwest. As such, I seek out as many trails as I can. Along the way I capture as many photos as possible of each trail. As a professional nature photographer, you can be sure that each photo will show off the scenery and features of each hike, enticing you to visit every trail and explore your public lands.
Whether you love the outdoors already, or want to learn how to try, this site is for you.
Latest Posts
Cascade Lake via Cascade Creek Yellowstone National Park- Ribbon Lake via Clear Lake Yellowstone National Park
- South Rim Loop Yellowstone National Park
- Cascade Lake Yellowstone National Park
- Cirque Trail Teton Mountains (beyond GTNP)
- North Ridge-Cirque Trail Loop Teton Mountains (beyond GTNP)
- Riddle Lake Yellowstone National Park
- Tram to Gondola via North Ridge Teton Mountains (beyond GTNP)
Destinations
About the Author
My name is Mike Cavaroc and I’m an award-winning and widely published nature photographer living in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. During my first attempt at the Arizona Trail in 2015, I began logging my routes to track my progress. Upon realizing that I could do this for all my hikes, I began doing just that, and thus, the building blocks for this site were set. I do my best to get new hikes posted weekly, and also provide informative general posts as well. Fueled by a love for the natural world, I’ll continue to explore new areas and find new hikes to post.
About the Photos
All the photos on this site were taken by me, and many can be found on my photography website for purchase as fine art prints. Print purchasing will be available on this site soon, but in the meantime, if you see an image you like that’s not on my photography website, feel free to email me and I’ll put the order in for you.
The majority of photos included on this website were taken with either a Canon 5D Mark III or a Canon R5. Lenses used are primarily the Canon 24-105mm f/4, Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6, and the Canon 70-300mm f/4-5.6.