The Needles District of Canyonlands National Park looks like a beautiful wasteland. Spires of Cedar Mesa Sandstone streaked with ribbons of every shade of orange climb from the earth. The Needles…
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Hikes to crater lakes. Up active volcanoes that loom over major metropolitans. Along dirt roads that wind through communities still unchanged by tourism. To summits less known than Everest but similarly…
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We planned to hike the Iceline Trail to Stanley Mitchell Hut when the sun was shining in July. But as we were reminded MANY TIMES on our Canadian Parks trip, you…
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Maligne Lake is one of Jasper’s coolest spots. The 22km long lake is surrounded by peaks as high as 3,470 m. Outcrops of pine trees jut into the water. It’s clear…
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This post on bear safety was written in partnership with SafetyWing. SafetyWing was my travel medical insurance partner for the duration of my Rockies trip. Read on for bear safety tips…
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The Grand Canyon isn’t an alternative place by any stretch of the imagination; there were 6.25 million visitors in 2017 alone. But you shouldn’t let the crowds discourage you from going.…