Hiking Guides
The South Sister Summit has a reputation that proceeds it. Is it worth the challenge? That’s the question we were looking to answer when we landed our South Sister Trail permit. The hike up South Sister Summit is steep and scrambly from the moment you set foot on the trail. Though my hiking crew exchanged …
Summiting Broken Top is absolutely epic. It’s spellbinding in itself to drive around Bend, Oregon, admiring the Cascade Mountain Range from the ground, but it’s a completely different, intoxicating experience to witness the mountains from the summit of Broken Top. The Broken Top hike is rugged, challenging, stunning, and above all, an adventure for the …
Green Lakes Trail is the best hike near Bend, Oregon if you ask me. Not only is the trail itself enchanting, but it’s the perfect launching point for those looking to summit nearby South Sister or Broken Top — both must-do hikes in Bend. Green Lakes Trail takes hikers past several waterfalls, through dense forest, …
Nestled in the heart of the Mojave Desert lies several very highly underrated Valley of Fire hikes you can’t miss. The Valley of Fire State Park boasts awe-inspiring red sandstone formations, ancient petroglyphs, and breathtaking vistas making the park a hiker’s playground. While the State Park doesn’t receive nearly the attention of other U.S. Southwest …
The Fire Wave Trail is a stunning hike located in the Valley of Fire State Park. The Valley of Fire is a bit of a hidden gem and is often overlooked for Utah’s nearby Mighty 5. Don’t make the mistake we did on our first Arizona-Utah road trip and skip the opportunity to explore the …
The White Domes Trail is one of our favorite trails in the Valley of Fire State Park. Over the last couple of years we have spent months adventuring around the U.S. Southwest and only just stumbled upon the fascinating hikes in the Valley of Fire on our most recent visit. While the Fire Wave Trail …
If you’re looking for the ultimate slot canyon experience in Utah, then Wire Pass to Buckskin Gulch Trail is the trail for you. While places like Antelope Canyon and the Narrows receive all of the attention, Wire Pass to Buckskin Gulch Trail offers a similar spellbinding experience, without the hassle and crowds. Hiking the Wire …
Hiking South Kaibab Trail to Bright Angel is one of my favorite hikes to date, and honestly, one I can’t wait to do again. It’s one thing to visit the Grand Canyon and take in its grandeur from the top. It’s entirely a different experience to hike to the base of the canyon and fully …
Thanks to their short distances, panoramic views, and level of accessibility, the pillbox hikes on O’ahu are popular among both locals and visitors. There are four main pillbox hikes on O’ahu: Lanikai Pillbox, Maili Pillbox, Ehukai Pillbox, and Pu’u Ma’eli’eli Pillbox. These trails are not as adventurous as more challenging routes such as Moanalua Valley …
The Lanikai Pillbox hike is an iconic trail on O’ahu, frequently visited by locals and visitors alike. Though its actual trail name is the Kaiwa Ridge Trail, it’s most commonly referred to as the Lanikai Pillbox hike because of the concrete platforms built along the trail. At the top, hikers can climb atop the pillboxes …