The Windows
Distance: 1.25 miles Type: Loop Difficulty: Easy The Windows Trail of Arches National Park is one of the most popular areas the park, attracting many of the visitors to the area for its spectacular...
Yearly Archive: 2018
North Kaibab Trail
Distance: 14.5 miles Type: In and out Difficulty: Strenuous The North Kaibab Trail in Grand Canyon National Park is one of only three maintained trails in the park, and like the others, has no...
Miller Peak
Distance: 5.5 miles Type: Out and back Difficulty: Strenuous The Miller Peak Trail in the Huachuca Mountains climbs 3,000 feet over 5.5 miles to reach the highest peak in the range, giving hikers an...
Thirteen Bridges
Distance: 2 miles Type: Loop Difficulty: Easy The Thirteen Bridges hike is a beautiful horseshoe-shaped trail that brings hikers over thirteen old carriage road bridges that pass above Gory Brook. It’s an easy trail...
Anthony’s Nose via the AT
Distance: 1 mile Type: Out and back Difficulty: Moderate The Anthony’s Nose Trail is a popular hike in the southern section of Hudson Highlands State Park, gaining quick elevation along the Appalachian Trail before...
Joe’s Canyon Trail
Distance: 2.65 miles Type: Out and back / Shuttle Difficulty: Strenuous The Joe’s Canyon Trail is a beautifully scenic Sonoran Desert grasslands trek up through a relatively lush and wild canyon, climbing out into...
Highway 12 in Southern Utah Road Trip
Highway 12 in southern Utah is a breathtaking journey past some of southern Utah’s most picturesque features, including Red Canyon, Bryce Canyon National Park, Kodachrome Basin State Park, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Escalante Petrified...
Hidden Falls and Jenny Lake Loop
Distance: 8 miles Type: Loop Difficulty: Easy Jenny Lake is easily one of, if not the most visited area of Grand Teton National Park. Most people however will simply take the shuttle to access...
Yaqui Ridge Trail
Distance: 2.1 miles Type: Out and back Difficulty: Moderate The Yaqui Ridge Trail is an easy two miles down to the border of Mexico from Montezuma Pass, but a strenuous climb back up, ascending...
Where to Find Waterfalls in Grand Teton National Park
Grand Teton National Park is known for its rugged and picturesque mountains, its sweeping views, and abundant wildlife. One thing people notice that’s not easily available however, are the waterfalls you’d expect to see...
How to Find Grizzly Bears in Grand Teton and Yellowstone
Important: It’s vital to remember that these are wild animals, and that your safety is not guaranteed, even with a ranger present. Bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem will react on instinct every time, and...
How to Train for the Arizona Trail
Rule #1: Do not start the trail without any training. The Arizona Trail thru-hike will test you in ways you never anticipated, so your physical condition should be the least of your worries. Without...
Skyline Arch
Distance: 0.2 miles Type: Out and back Difficulty: Easy Skyline Arch is an easy meander to the base of a gorgeous arch rising high above the ground. While visible from the road, it truly...
Phillips Canyon
Distance: 6 miles Type: Out and back Difficulty: Strenuous The Phillips Canyon Trail is an infrequently traveled trail, particularly to access Phillips Pass. Since most of it is tucked away in the forest, most...
Josie’s Ridge to Snow King Loop
Distance: 6.4 miles Type: Loop / Lollipop Difficulty: Strenuous Both the Josie’s Ridge trail and the Snow King Summit trail are popular hikes for locals to get above the town of Jackson and the...
