Hiking the Narrows in Zion: How to Successfully Hike Bottom-Up!
Last October I had the opportunity to visit Zion National Park for 3 days during my 2-week road trip visiting Utah’s Mighty Five. The highlight of visiting Zion was definitely hiking the Narrows! If you’re like me, I pretty much knew nothing going into this adventurous hike beforehand. I did some quick research a few days prior and I’m glad I did because being prepared is a MUST for this hike. Looking back, it was an adventure I’ll never forget & is something I recommend you experience during your lifetime (if you’re into these kinds of things, that is). This post will help you prepare so you can have a…
Best Hikes in Yosemite: Your Ultimate Guide to the Park’s Most Stunning Views
Yosemite National Park does not disappoint when it comes to beautiful scenery and jaw-dropping views. With over 800 miles of hiking trails, Yosemite has something for everyone. Whether you are a non-hiker who prefers a short stroll or an expert hiker looking for a challenge at altitude, Yosemite has a trail for you! A few trails are even paved and wheelchair accessible. Visiting Yosemite & wondering which trails you should hike? This post covers the best hikes in Yosemite, ranging anywhere from easy strolls on a flat, paved trail to strenuous, all-day subalpine hikes. Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links. This means if you make a purchase through a…
Hiking to the Beautiful Emerald Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park
When visiting Rocky Mountain National Park, hiking to Emerald Lake is considered a must-do! This trail steadily climbs to not one, but THREE gorgeous lakes in just 1.8 miles. This post will tell you all about the trail and give you some tips for hiking to the beautiful Emerald Lake! Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through a link, I may make a small commission at no additional cost to you. Click here to read full disclosure. Emerald Lake Hike Trail Stats Distance: 3.6 miles roundtrip Difficulty: moderate Elevation Gain: 600′ Hiking Time: 2+ hours In my opinion, this trail is on the easy…
Hiking the Delicate Arch Trail
The hike to Delicate Arch was probably my least favorite hike I’ve been on thus far. It wasn’t fun. It was in full sun. I was having to make frequent stops to catch my breath because I’m not in the best shape. All that being said, it was 100% worth it! When I saw the arch for the first time, it was beyond impressive and much bigger than I anticipated. If you want to find out more about Delicate Arch and the hike to get to it, keep on reading! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. This means if you make a purchase through a link, I may make a…
Hiking to Sky Pond in Rocky Mountain National Park
Hiking to Sky Pond was going to be the farthest and highest I’ve ever hiked. And honestly, I was nervous that I wasn’t going to make it. I hadn’t prepared well & I’ve been known to get really bad headaches in altitude. But it honestly wasn’t that bad! I went from secretly hoping my friend no longer wanted to hike it to totally glad we did it! To see and read more about this trail, keep on reading! Disclaimer: There are affiliate links in this post. This means if you make a purchase through a link, I may make a small commission at no additional cost to you. Click here…
