The scale of the Grand Canyon is absolutely mind-blowing. Standing on the rim of the canyon, you’ll be staring thousands of feet down into crags and crevices winding through the world-famous chasm that millions of people flock to every year. It’s one of those places that makes you go “I wonder what the first people…
Red rocks as far as the eye can see, paired with lush greenery and beautiful Oak Creek make Sedona an amazing place to visit, even if it’s just for a couple of days. Hiking in Sedona should be at the top of your list of things to do on your Arizona road trip. There are…
Zion National Park is full of amazing landscapes, from towering canyon walls featuring a blend of red rocks and white stone to the blue-green hues of the Virgin River, and is one of our favorite National Parks in the United States. If you’re an avid hiker like us, Zion is basically paradise. Several of the…
Hey there! We’re Matt and Alysha, two Portland residents who love hiking, and you’ll find us spending our spring, summer, and fall weekends (and occasionally winter weekends too!) out on the trails. A big part of the reason that we’ve fallen head over heels in love with Portland is the fact that there is so…
Bryce Canyon National Park was our favorite stop on our Utah Mighty 5 Road Trip. The hoodoos and incredible, sometimes mind-boggling rock formations are a unique feature that you can only really find in a handful of places in the country. While some of the viewpoints along the rim have spectacular views, the best way…
Arches National Park was the first stop on our Utah National Parks Road Trip, and it didn’t disappoint. We were in the Moab area for five days (psst – here is exactly how to spend 4 days in Moab) and spent three of them camped in Arches. We spent sunrises out exploring the various arches…