Phantom Ranch VS. Bright Angel Campground: Overnight in the Grand Canyon
Everyone has seen pictures of the Grand Canyon. Many have been there in person. But it’s a smaller number…
Peak Bagging 101 + Free Tracker
If you’re the kind of person that likes to combine checklists and hikes, you’ve probably heard the term “peak…
The Ultimate Texas Bucket List Hikes
If you’re not from Texas, you may fall prey to the common misconception that Texas is all flat and…
Day Hike vs Overnight Hike of Mt. Whitney
At 14,505 feet and over 6,000 feet of elevation gain, Mt. Whitney is not only the highest point in…
Summiting Mauna Kea: What to Know Before You Go
The appeal of summiting Mauna Kea is obvious. It’s the highest point in Hawaii, one of the most impressive…
Best Time to Hike Mt. Whitney in California
At 14,505 feet tall, Mt. Whitney in California towers over all other peaks in the lower 48 states, instantly…
The 8 Best West Texas State Parks
Texas unfairly gets a bad rap for being flat and boring sometimes, but if you’ve ever visited west Texas…
Advantages of a Rim to River Hike in the Grand Canyon
So you had a Rim to Rim hike planned. 2025 has not been an easy year for potential Rim…
5 Alternatives to the Rim to Rim Hike
2025 has been a hard year for hikers in the Grand Canyon. Closures like the Bright Angel Trail, re-working…
One Day vs. Overnight Rim to Rim
The Grand Canyon’s epic Rim to Rim hike – an iconic bucketlist trek that demands grit, perseverance, determination, and…