Banff National Park is one of the most popular National Parks in North America. It has many shining jewels, one of them being Lake Louise. There are multiple trails that start from Lake Louise, one of them being the Lake Agnes Trail to the Lake Agnes Teahouse. Read on for more information about this beautiful and easy trail in Banff National Park.
Read MoreRed Rocks Amphitheatre is 30 minutes outside of Denver and has a capacity of 9,500. It is a notable venue as it is built into the massive red rocks caused by iron oxide and pink feldspar. The park is 738 acres and adjacent to the amphitheatre there is the opportunity for a brief walk/hike.
Read MoreStuðlagil Canyon has soared in popularity for its towering basalt columns with blue water that is reminiscent of a Cool Blue Gatorade. Located in Eastern Iceland, this spectacle was unearthed when the dam Kárahnjúkavirkjun was created in 2009, lowering the river water to reveal the columns.
Read MoreOne of the most popular hikes in Glacier National Park, Avalanche Lake is around a 6 mile round-trip hike through the forest- and the hike begins on a trail that is aptly called Trail of the Cedars.
The hike to Avalanche lake is very manageable and I would rate it an easy-moderate.
Read MoreLocated in Carroll, New Hampshire, Mount Jackson is one of the shorter 4000’ers at 4,052’. My friend Kayleigh and I started this hike at midnight on October 8th, summited just before 2am, and then laid out our sleeping pads and sleeping bags until sunrise.
The hike up was easy-moderate, it wasn’t super steep but the majority of the path involved stepping around rocks and roots- it felt like more than some trails. The end of the trail was the hardest with some scrambling to do. My guess is this would have been a little easier to do in the daylight!
Read MoreA 3 hour drive from Reykjavik, Landmannalaugar, in Iceland’s highlands, is considered one of the best hiking spots in the country, and I could argue in the world!
The mountains in Landmannalaugar are colorful with rhyolite, with hues of red, green and blue amongst the sand colored mountains due to the high silica content being mixed with other minerals. It is also the trailhead for the famous Laugavegur trail.
Read MoreOne of Iceland’s best hiking trails, the Fimmvörðuháls is around 16 miles long and can be completed in one day or broken up into two days with an overnight at the Baldvínskáli Hut (on the main trail), or the Fimmvörðuskáli Hut (off of the main trail). Hikers can hike south to north (Skógar to Þórsmörk) or north to south- though hiking south to north requires less uphill hiking.
Read MoreWHAT. A. HIKE. (I say this in a good way). This 8.4 mile loop takes you up Falling Waters Trail to Little Haystack Mountain, then across the Franconia Ridge Trail to Mount Lincoln and Mount Lafayette, and down Greenleaf + Old Bridal Trails. You could do this in reverse, but and ascent on Falling Waters Trail was what All Trails recommended and I agree this was the better/easier way to complete the loop
Read MoreWe reached the Garfield Mountain campsite before dark and took a look around at the tent platforms and lean-to. We chose the first platform as it had no snow on it and it was closest to the cooking area. When we started to cook dinner it was already pitch black out.
Read MoreThis was my second time hiking Mount Moosilauke and it did not disappoint. I like this mountain because I find the forest here to be particularly beautiful and the hike itself is moderate so you can really enjoy yourself without getting too exhausted.
Read MoreMy initial plan was to park at the Glen Ellis Trailhead and start the Wildcat Ridge Trail from there. But, the trailhead’s gate was closed and the road to it wasn’t plowed. This led me to start at Pinkham Notch at the Lost Pond Trail, which would add additional mileage to my hike. The Lost Pond Trail had a set of tracks before me, but it was kind of tricky with the snow and maneuvering over so many rocks.
Read MoreThe Kinsman Ridge Trail to Cannon Mountain- let’s talk about it! Steep! Nature’s stair stepper! The Kinsman Ridge Trail will make your legs feel something the next day. Again, I don’t know why people call this trail moderate, I would put it more on the difficult side because of how steep it is. Don’t be afraid to whip out those hiking poles- you won’t look weak.
Read MoreMount Willard is one of my favorite places to hike in the White Mountains. Why? Because it is short. Ha. Plus it has a killer view, so what’s not to love?! Because it is a quick and easy hike, it makes it a great trail for a sunrise (or sunset) hike.
Read MoreA quick post on a few backpacking items that I have. I talk about my backpack, tent, sleeping bag, hammock, sleeping pad, and headlamp.
Read MoreLooking to go glamping in the Northeast US but not sure where to go? Lucky for you, I’ve compiled a list of the best glamping spots in Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont.
Read MoreTucked away in the Northeast Kingdom region of Vermont is Camp Clementine, a 1975 Volkswagen Westfalia camper van. Read on to learn more about this stay and a must-do hike while you’re there!
Read MoreLeaf peeping in the White Mountains was in full swing this weekend. Cars were lined up for a good half a mile at least from many trail heads and trails were heavily trafficked. I did two quick hikes: Mount Willard and Artists Bluff.
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