Chilean Patagonia! Torres del Paine National Park is truly breathtaking, and the best way to experience it is to embark on a multi-day hike. Across five days of trekking, you will see magnificent mountain ranges, glaciers, and lakes – all while challenging yourself and ultimately feeling a great sense of… Read More »W Trek and Torres del Paine, Chile
During our trip to Patagonia, we spent five days exploring Los Glaciares. Without a doubt, it is one of the most awe-inspiring places we’ve visited. The mountain peaks and glaciers are so striking and dramatic – it’s hard to focus on where you’re walking because you want to keep looking… Read More »Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina
Yosemite lives up to the hype as a must-visit national park. The scenery is absolutely gorgeous, and there are a ton of great hikes for all skill levels. Given the size of the park, you’ll want to take at least a couple days to enjoy the area and its activities.… Read More »Yosemite National Park, California
The island of Hawaii has an incredible array of ecological diversity. Within a few hours, you can go from a picture-perfect beach to a lush rain forest to a lava-scorched volcano. As tempting as resort life might be, you have to do some exploring to really experience the Big Island.… Read More »Big Island, Hawaii
Acadia caught us by surprise. We expected the beautiful oceanfront scenery and fall foliage, but we didn’t realize how much we would enjoy hiking here. On top of the incredible views, the trails have the perfect combination of fun terrain and manageable length. It is a perfect New England getaway.… Read More »Acadia National Park, Maine
This east coast national park offers some amazing hikes and views. Just two hours from the Washington D.C. area, it provides a great escape from city life. If hiking isn’t your thing, the Shenandoah Valley also has beautiful vineyards that are well worth visiting. There really is something for everyone.… Read More »Shenandoah National Park, Virginia
Get your hiking boots ready! Rocky Mountain National Park will wear you out with beautiful, high altitude treks to alpine lakes and towering summits. Add in that this park lies a stone’s throw from Denver, and it’s no wonder it attracts the third-most visitors of any national park each year.… Read More »Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
This smaller national park offers some very big views. Perfect for a one-day stop, Black Canyon has a number of viewpoints and scenic walks for visitors of all fitness levels. We didn’t really know what to expect at this park, but it’s safe to say that it exceeded our expectations.… Read More »Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Colorado
Home to one of the most iconic landmarks in Utah, Arches National Park deserves the acclaim. The hikes in this park are simply breathtaking. You can easily spend multiple days exploring this park without getting bored, but we think our recommendations in this post are perfect for a one-day itinerary!… Read More »Arches National Park, Utah
This park across town from Arches is massive. It’s hard to appreciate the sheer scale until you’re standing on the edge of a canyon and staring out into all the emptiness. Divided into four distinct districts, Canyonlands requires multiple visits if you want to conquer the park in its entirety.… Read More »Canyonlands National Park, Utah