Stout Grove Hike — Jedediah Smith Redwoods SP, CA

Stout Grove Hike — Jedediah Smith Redwoods SP, CA

Stout Grove could very well be the best of all redwood hikes with its peaceful vibes, lush ferns covering the floor, and old-growth sunlit trees.

Fern Canyon — Prairie Creek Redwoods SP, CA

Fern Canyon — Prairie Creek Redwoods SP, CA

Fern Canyon is one of my favorite hikes along the NorCal coast. This short, easy hike takes you up a canyon covered with 8 different types of ferns.

Grieg-French-Bell Grove - Humboldt Redwoods SP, CA

Grieg-French-Bell Grove - Humboldt Redwoods SP, CA

Truly a unique and hidden spot, the lush sorrel covering the forest floor gives off serious magical fairytale vibes

Cypress Grove Trail — Point Lobos in Carmel, CA

Cypress Grove Trail — Point Lobos in Carmel, CA

The Cypress Grove Trail is one of my favorites of coastal CA hikes. The short hike loops through a rare Monterey Cypress grove and incredible clifftop vistas.

Bird Island & China Cove Trail — Point Lobos State Marine Reserve, CA

Bird Island & China Cove Trail — Point Lobos State Marine Reserve, CA

The short Bird Island trail in China Cove of Point Lobos is the perfect trail for great beach access and to see marine wildlife like sea birds and seals

Calla Lily Valley & Garrapata Beach — Big Sur, CA

Calla Lily Valley & Garrapata Beach — Big Sur, CA

Time it right, and you’ll witness a valley filled with tons of white, blooming calla lilies right along the Highway 1!

Roadtrip Arizona/Nevada/Utah in a Weekend

Roadtrip Arizona/Nevada/Utah in a Weekend

The Southwest US has so much to offer. This three day road trip itinerary hits all of the best hikes, campgrounds and things to do in Arizona, Nevada, and Utah.

Minnehaha Falls Hike — Minneapolis, MN

Minnehaha Falls Hike — Minneapolis, MN

Minneapolis has one of the best park systems in the nation, and the 53 foot Minnehaha Falls at the center of Minnehaha Park was the perfect outdoor excursion during our trip to the city. The falls will freeze over in cold weather creating a dramatic ice cave to explore, which makes it even cooler to visit in the winter!

Two Day Nusa Penida Travel Guide — Bali, Indonesia

Two Day Nusa Penida Travel Guide — Bali, Indonesia

I felt like I experienced the real Bali on Nusa Penida island. I pulled together a two day itinerary of some of the best things to do on this beautiful island.

Wahkeena Falls & Fairy Falls — Portland, Oregon

Wahkeena Falls & Fairy Falls — Portland, Oregon

Fairy Falls is a hidden gem found by hiking past Wahkeena Falls, a popular waterfall close to Portland. This short hike is a great option to beat the crowds.

Trail of Ten Falls — Silver Falls SP, Oregon

Trail of Ten Falls — Silver Falls SP, Oregon

Silver Falls State Park is one of the best waterfall hikes - the ten waterfalls you'll see on this single trail are well worth the drive from Portland, Oregon.

Abiqua Falls Day Hike — Oregon

Abiqua Falls Day Hike — Oregon

As soon as I saw a picture of Abiqua falls, it was on the top of my list of falls to visit when I came to Oregon. It's such a unique waterfall, framed perfectly by the geometric basalt rock. I love that since the trailhead is a little out of the way and harder to get to than other falls, there are a lot less crowds, and the hike is relatively short for the payoff.

Backpacking Lake Aloha to Mt. Price — Desolation Wilderness, CA

Backpacking Lake Aloha to Mt. Price — Desolation Wilderness, CA

Aloha Lake is one of the most popular backpacking trips in Desolation Wilderness, CA. During our 3 day trip, we also hiked up to the summit of Mt. Price.

Snorkeling Nusa Penida Island — Bali, Indonesia

Snorkeling Nusa Penida Island — Bali, Indonesia

We felt the snorkeling on Nusa Penida island would be better than on Bali, and sites like Gamat Bay and Mangrove Point did not disappoint - even for beginners!

Peguyangan (Guyangan) Waterfall Hike — Nusa Penida, Bali Indonesia

Peguyangan (Guyangan) Waterfall Hike — Nusa Penida, Bali Indonesia

The hike down to Peguyangan Temple on Nusa Penida is not for any acrophobes. The staircase is bolted onto the side of the cliff directly over the ocean!