In the summer of 2018, my boyfriend, Matt, and I decided to go on a 17-day road trip through the western United States! We decided to drive from Los Angeles up through San Francisco and the Redwoods, stay a few days in Portland, and then head over to Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park … More 16 Nights on the Road Without Any Planning Beforehand
It might be hard to imagine Southern Nevada as anything but neon signs and blackjack tables, but in reality, it is an outdoor-lover’s mecca. In May 2019, Matt and I got the opportunity to spend a weekend in Boulder City, Nevada, and of course, we couldn’t say no! It all started a few months ago, … More A Weekend in Boulder City, Nevada
A few weeks ago, my sweet friend, Claire, texted me asking what kind of hiking shoes I would recommend. I held back sending her a full dissertation, but rather sent her links to my two favorite shoes and provided the reasons why I wear each of them. Now, I’m pretty obsessed with both pairs, so … More A Study in Hiking Shoes
Let me paint you a picture: I’m two weeks out from my 17-day trek on the John Muir Trail. I’m backpacking to Iva Bell Hot Springs, primarily to test out the gear that I’ll be using on the JMT. About two miles in, I start to feel a hot spot on each of my outer … More Gear Review: Bear Feet Co. Hiking Socks
aka The Trip That Didn’t Want to Happen You know those trips that the universe just doesn’t want to happen? Where literally everything seems to go wrong up until the moment that your trip starts? Yeah, this was one of those trips. I began planning a surprise weekend trip to Yosemite for my boyfriend about … More A Rainy Weekend in Yosemite National Park
In August of 2017, I took a road-trip to Banff and Glacier with a friend. On a whim, we decided to hike the Highline Trail. Within the first mile, I told her, “This has got to be the coolest hike in all of our national parks!!” She agreed. Seven months later, on a trip to … More My 10 Favorite National Park Dayhikes (so far)
Lately, it seems like I’ve been inundated with pictures on Instagram of girls in tents, perched on an exposed ridgeline, looking out over a majestic mountain range right at sunrise. While these pictures are, no doubt, absolutely beautiful, every time I see one, I think to myself, “There is literally no way that they actually … More Backpacking Basics: Picking a Campsite
