One of the most popular hikes in the state, hiking Hanging Lake in Colorado should be on every hiker’s bucket list. After a year being closed due to fire damage, here’s everything you need to know to get back out to this spectacular lake. Table of Contents What is Hanging Lake? Preparing for Hiking Hanging Lake in Colorado New Timed Entry System Safety Measures in Glenwood Canyon What is Hanging Lake? Spouting Rock Named a National Natural Landmark in Colorado, Hanging Lake is a popular site for hikers and nature lovers to visit. A geologic fault caused the lake bed to drop away from the flo ..read more

From telling my family I wanted to take my first solo trip, to the trip itself, these are my tips for solo travelers based on my experience. It’s been a goal of mine for awhile to take my first solo trip. I’ve been dreaming of living the #vanlife for a few years and I wanted to see if I had what it takes. So this summer I finally went on a solo overnight four hours from home. I explored Sleeping Bear Dunes with my dog and slept in my car. If you’re even considering a solo trip, I hope this can inspire you and empower you to give it a try. Table of Contents Why You Should Go on a Solo Trip Tel ..read more

What’s the best way to experience Tulip Time in Holland, Michigan? Steal my personal itinerary and read more about this unique festival. Keep reading to find everything you need for your visit in this guide, including background on the festival, tips for visiting, the three places I recommend visiting during Tulip Time, and other options to experience the festival. Table of Contents What is Tulip Time? When is Tulip Time in Holland Michigan? Tips for Experiencing Tulip Time Centennial Park Window on the Waterfront Windmill Island Other Places and Events to Experience Tulip Time in Holland, Mi ..read more

You only have a couple days to explore Hocking Hills in Ohio. Where do you go? Keep reading for the best waterfalls and hikes to explore. Table of Contents Preparing to Visit Hocking Hills in Ohio Hocking Hills State Park Other Hikes in Hocking County, Ohio Amazing Cabin Stay in Hocking Hills Hocking Hills 2-Day Hiking Itinerary Preparing to Visit Hocking Hills in Ohio Tips for Visiting Hocking Hills in Ohio There are a few things you should know before planning your trip to Hocking Hills in Ohio. Plan ahead during peak travel months. Reservations for campsites and rentals will fill up quic ..read more

Searching for your new favorite spot to see Upper Peninsula fall colors? Look no further than these 6 best places for chasing fall foliage. And for help planning your next fall trip, check out my Epic 4-Day Upper Peninsula Fall Trip Itinerary. Table of Contents When to Chase Upper Peninsula Fall Colors Leave No Trace Principles Covered Drive Hungarian Falls Mount Baldy Brockway Mountain Sugarloaf Mountain Tahquamenon Falls State Park Epic 4-Day Upper Peninsula Fall Trip Itinerary When to Chase Upper Peninsula Fall Colors The hardest part about planning a fall color trip is getting the timing ..read more

With 300+ falls to explore, chasing waterfalls in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan needs to be your next adventure. This 2-day itinerary will take you to roadside stops and hiking through the woods to 11 beautiful waterfalls. We started in Ironwood, Michigan, and then stopped at all the waterfalls along US-2 as we headed east to Escanaba. The first day was focused in Ironwood along the Black River Scenic Byway. For our second day, we explored waterfalls along the Michigan and Wisconsin border. We also stopped at waterfalls near US-2 as we drove from Ironwood to Escanaba. All the waterfalls we v ..read more

These are 5 of the best Colorado campgrounds to immerse yourself in the beauty of the state on your next hiking trip. I always think that the best way to explore the outdoors is to sleep and explore in it. For me this means camping, which promises fresh air and budget-friendly prices. Table of Contents Colorado Campgrounds: Packing for Your Next Camping Trip Elk Ridge Campground at Ridgway State Park Difficult Campground Heaton Bay Campground Little Maud Campground Estes Park Campground at Mary’s Lake Colorado Campgrounds: Packing for Your Next Camping Trip Regardless of which one of these C ..read more

One of the most beautiful destinations in the state, Maroon Bells in Colorado is a mountain paradise everyone needs to visit at least once. Maroon Bells has taken up residence on my bucket list for a while now, and it was incredible to finally visit! Keep reading for everything you need to know from the reservation system to the best hikes to check out. Table of Contents What is Maroon Bells? Best Time of Year to Visit Hiking at Maroon Bells Leave No Trace Principles What is Maroon Bells? Featuring two of the most photographed peaks in the Elk Mountains, Maroon Bells in Colorado is an iconic ..read more