Walking the West Thumb Geyser Basin Trail Yellowstone N.P., WY.

Perhaps one of the highlights of the whole park, the West Thumb Geyser Basin trail is a geothermal area you won't want to miss. Located near Grant Village and just east of the West Thumb Junction, this short trail offers thermal pools, small geysers, mud pots, and a beautiful walking trail all with a beautiful, … Continue reading Walking the West Thumb Geyser Basin Trail Yellowstone N.P., WY.

Wildlife in Yellowstone, WY: A Photo Journal of Animals

Wildlife is one of the quintessential parts of any National Park and it's no different in Yellowstone National Park. In fact, this is one of the most prolific parks in the United States for wildlife viewing. There are animals here that can't be seen in many states, and the variety of species is abundant. I've … Continue reading Wildlife in Yellowstone, WY: A Photo Journal of Animals

Hiking Notch Mountain in the Holy Cross Wilderness, Colorado

This easily became one of my favorite hikes I did while spending some time in Colorado. I had heard of the Mount of the Holy Cross from one of my favorite skiers, Cody Townsend, who had skied the Holy Cross couloir a couple years back. Since then, I poured over beta on how best to hike this mountain, and also bag my first 14er. When it was all said and done, I never ended up hiking up the Holy Cross. Instead, I opted for Notch Mountain, which lies directly across from the Mount of the Holy Cross, and gives a spectacular vantage point of the mountain.

Zion National Park, Zion Canyon: What You Need To Know Before Visiting!

Zion National Park is one of the most gorgeous parks in the National Parks System. The park lives up to its name, with towering cliffs overhead wherever you go. Trees and plants grow straight out of the rocks, and sweeping views of the canyon are abundant at every point in the scenic drive. There's birds … Continue reading Zion National Park, Zion Canyon: What You Need To Know Before Visiting!

A Trip to Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe overlook on U.S. Highway 51, Nevada I finally got to Tahoe! It's been a long time coming for sure, but I finally made the trip out here in early March to gorgeous Lake Tahoe in Nevada and California. It sure was a beautiful sight to see, coming over the mountain pass through the … Continue reading A Trip to Lake Tahoe