Backpacking in Denali National Park
The beginning of week three of our Alaska road trip (read about week one and week two) finally saw us in Alaska! We were thrilled to have reached our destination …
National parks
Day Hiking in Canyonlands National Park
Ah, Canyonlands. So many units to choose from (three, actually), so many day hikes available. We set out on one just two days after hiking rim to rim across the …
Backpacking Rim to Rim at Grand Canyon National Park
We’ve backpacked in Grand Canyon National Park before. We hiked down the North Kaibab Trail and up the Bright Angel Trail. It was glorious. But ever since that first trek, …
Backpacking in Big Bend
It’s got desert, it’s got mountains, it’s got one big ol’ winding river: it’s Big Bend National Park. If you’re in Texas and looking for a desert hiking experience in a national park, get thee to the Bend.