Sitting nearly 9000 feet above the sea level, Half Dome is an iconic hike in Yosemite National Park. With over 5000 ft of elevation gain over about 8 miles, this hike is demanding but rewarding. This bucket list hike requires a little bit of forethought and organization but is certainly worth doing—here’s my guide to doing the Half Dome Hike in a day! Half Dome...
Haleakala National Park is home to so many incredible hikes, but this one takes the cake! Over 11 miles, this hike takes you from the top of the park into the volcanic crater before you climb back over the valley. The terrain changes throughout the hike, so every few miles you get a change of scenery. Here’s the ultimate trail guide to the Sliding Sands Trail...
Hiking the Diamond Head Summit Trail was one of the highlights of Waikiki. If you’re looking to trade beaches for a hike with incredible views of both the city and water, this is the perfect way to spend an afternoon. Here’s how to hike the Diamond Head Summit Trail. The Diamond Head hike in a nutshell Views ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4 out of 5. Technical Difficulty...
This incredible hike is a Katoomba hidden gem away from the Blue Mountain tourists. The Minnehaha Falls Hike is an easy, short, out-and-back trail that ends at a spectacular waterfall. When it’s warm, pack your swimsuits and dive into the cold, refreshing water! The Minnehaha Falls Hike in a nutshell Views ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4 out of 5. Technical Difficulty ⭐⭐...
The Blue Mountains are one of my favorite places in Australia. Stunning, sweeping views of dense, lush forests, craggy peaks, and blue skies make visiting the Blue Mountains absolutely worth the journey. A Blue Mountains Day Trip from Sydney is a full day endeavor, but there are so many things to do and see. How to get to the Blue Mountains from Sydney You have three...
Castle Crags State Park is a beautiful, highly underrated state park in California. With picture-perfect views of granite towers, endless hiking and climbing, and close proximity to Mount Shasta and beyond, Castle Crags is certainly worth a few days. If you have two days to spend in the area, this guide is for you! Here’s my 2 day Castle Crags Itinerary. When...
The Castle Dome Trail is one of Castle Crags State Park’s best hikes. This trail is short but intense, with plenty of elevation gain rewarded with incredible views of the Castle Crags and Mount Shasta in the distance. If there’s only one hike you do in this state park, make it this one! Castle Dome Trail in a nutshell Views ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4.5 out of 5...
The Castle Lake to Heart Lake hike is short but sweet—it’s only a few miles long but the views are unmatched! Read on to learn everything you need to know about the Heart Lake Hike near Mount Shasta. Heart Lake Hike in a nutshell Views ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 5 out of 5. Technical Difficulty ⭐⭐ Rating: 2 out of 5. Overall Experience ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4.5 out of 5. Heart Lake...
Hello friends! It feels like it’s been AGES since I’ve just sat down with a cup of tea and written a blog post… and that’s because, well, it has been ages! In my last travel journal entry, I announced ‘Exploring Edinburgh’, which didn’t really happen. I made one post about the cutest street in all of Edinburgh and one post...
The Bright Angel Trail is one of the most famous trails in Grand Canyon National Park. With many stops along its steep switchbacks down into the canyon, this path allows you to choose how far you want to hike. For a short hike, opt to hike the Angel Trail to the 1.5 Mile Resthouse. With sweeping views of the Grand Canyon, this is a great option to see how you do with...