Spending One Week in the White River National Forest, Colorado

Colorado is ColoRADo! I went to Colorado for a weeklong adventure and was able to hit many trails around the beautiful National Forests from Vail to Loveland and Breckenridge. It was such a fantastic time! The colors were firing all week long, and I even got some snow at the end of my stay. Winter … Continue reading Spending One Week in the White River National Forest, Colorado

Hiking Island Lake Loop in the Uinta Mountains, Utah

Island Lake is one of the best lakes in the Uintas. If you're looking for solitude in the mountains, you'll find it here.

Hiking Long Lake in the High Uintas Wilderness, Utah

Hiking the Long Lake loop in the High Uintas Wilderness is really rewarding! This 4.8 mile loop features about 550 feet of elevation change and is rated as moderate. This trail features some pretty lakes, as well as the title lake, and loops through some gorgeous scenery and rock.

Paddle Boarding at Mirror Lake in the Uinta Mountains, Utah

When the hiking is done, paddle boarding begins. Here's a low-speed blog about paddle boarding in the Uintas!

Camping in the Vastness of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Utah

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument is an absolute wonderland of desert beauty, slot canyons, arches, wildlife, and complete and total nothing-ness. And I barely even scratched the surface here. Read all about my four day trip here with a couple of my friends!