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A Winter Weekend in Siskiyou County — Northern California

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A Winter Weekend in Siskiyou County — Northern California

Only 5 hours from the Bay Area, Siskiyou County has so much to offer, even in the winter! Here are some ideas of things to do in California's north

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Favorite Caves to Explore at Lava Beds National Monument, CA

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Favorite Caves to Explore at Lava Beds National Monument, CA

Located on the very northern edge of California, the park makes a great day trip for spelunkers of all ages and experiences

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Hike to Cathedral Cove — Hahei, New Zealand

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Hike to Cathedral Cove — Hahei, New Zealand

The arch at Cathedral Cove is a well-known spot, yet this beach is more than just a photograph and can be well enjoyed on a beautiful afternoon

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Hiking Devils Punchbowl — Arthurs Pass NP, New Zealand

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Hiking Devils Punchbowl — Arthurs Pass NP, New Zealand

A short walk to an impressive 430 foot waterfall cascading off the side of a canyon wall in Arthur's Pass National Park

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New Zealand South Island 10 Day Roadtrip Itinerary for the Outdoor Lover

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New Zealand South Island 10 Day Roadtrip Itinerary for the Outdoor Lover

Here's our 10 day road trip itinerary along with things to do on New Zealand's south island to help you plan your trip

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Hiking Bobs Cove Track — Queenstown, New Zealand

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Hiking Bobs Cove Track — Queenstown, New Zealand

This leisurely lakeshore walk to a pier and lookout over the crystal clear turquoise water was our favorite hike in Queesntown

Condé Nast Traveler Feature

Condé Nast Traveler Feature

So excited to be featured in a travel inspiration article by Condé Nast Traveler, and I'm especially honored to be listed among some seriously legendary photographers

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Lake Marian Hike — Fiordland National Park, New Zealand

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Lake Marian Hike — Fiordland National Park, New Zealand

This short hike to an alpine lake in a hanging valley was our favorite hike on our entire New Zealand trip.

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Hooker Valley Hike — Aoraki/Mt. Cook NP, New Zealand

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Hooker Valley Hike — Aoraki/Mt. Cook NP, New Zealand

Hooker Valley is a gorgeous hike past glacier lakes with incredible valley views, making it the best hike in Aoraki/Mt. Cook.

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Roy's Peak Hike — Wanaka, New Zealand

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Roy's Peak Hike — Wanaka, New Zealand

This strenuous hike climbs to a once in a lifetime view of Lake Wanaka and Mount Aspiring National Park.

What I Packed for the High Sierra Trail

What I Packed for the High Sierra Trail

Planning a week long backpacking trip into the wilderness can be tough.. here's everything I packed for the High Sierra Trail!

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Backpacking the High Sierra Trail in 6 Days

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Backpacking the High Sierra Trail in 6 Days

I finally hiked the High Sierra Trail, a trip I've been dying to do for years! Those 6 days in remote backcountry absolutely blew me away.

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High Sierra Trail Day 6 — Guitar Lake to Mt. Whitney

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High Sierra Trail Day 6 — Guitar Lake to Mt. Whitney

The final day on the trail was an intense one from summiting Mt. Whitney to descending 6k+ feet, we can definitely say finished our trip with a bang!

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High Sierra Trail Day 5 — Junction Meadow to Guitar Lake

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High Sierra Trail Day 5 — Junction Meadow to Guitar Lake

Our 5th day was mostly spent climbing uphill nonstop up to Guitar Lake with hard-earned views of Kern Valley and the Kaweah Peaks in the distance

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High Sierra Trail Day 4 — Moraine Lake to Junction Meadow

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High Sierra Trail Day 4 — Moraine Lake to Junction Meadow

On day four of the High Sierra Trail, we descended down and into Kern Canyon with a relaxing and much-needed stop at Kern Hot Springs.