Trip Report

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!

Mt. Batur Sunrise Volcano Hike — Bali, Indonesia

Mt. Batur Sunrise Volcano Hike — Bali, Indonesia

When visiting Bali, the Mount Batur sunrise volcano trek is a must do, and it is totally worth waking up at 2am and hiking up a mountain for the incredible view

Kelingking Secret Point — Nusa Penida Island, Bali, Indonesia

Kelingking Secret Point — Nusa Penida Island, Bali, Indonesia

The most photogenic spot from our entire Bali trip, Kelingking Secret Beach on Nusa Penida island is one of those viewpoints that is hard to believe is real.

Sekumpul Waterfall Hike — North Bali, Indonesia

Sekumpul Waterfall Hike — North Bali, Indonesia

Bali is waterfall heaven. Sekumpul waterfall is one of the best - it's actually a collection of seven tall, misty waterfalls accessible by hiking.

Thousand Island Lake, Ediza Lake, and Iceberg Lake Loop - Ansel Adams Wilderness, CA

Thousand Island Lake, Ediza Lake, and Iceberg Lake Loop - Ansel Adams Wilderness, CA

One of the most beautiful areas I've ever hiked, I feel like I could have spent days exploring the gorgeous basin and alpine lakes below the Minarets

Off-Roading to Skylight Arch - Glen Canyon NRA, UT

Off-Roading to Skylight Arch - Glen Canyon NRA, UT

Skylight Arch near Page, Arizona is an inverted arch hidden above the main highway with gorgeous views of Lake Powell that requires some off roading to get to.

Lower Calf Creek Falls - Grand Staircase-Escalante NM, UT

Lower Calf Creek Falls - Grand Staircase-Escalante NM, UT

Lower Calf Creek Falls is well worth braving the crowds to enjoy a 120ft. waterfall in the middle of the desert

Zebra Slot Canyon - Grand Staircase-Escalante NM, UT

Zebra Slot Canyon - Grand Staircase-Escalante NM, UT

The Zebra Slot Canyon is one of my favorite hikes in the Grand Staircase-Escalante area. The red, smooth, striped walls make for unique photo opportunities.

Willis Creek Canyon - Grand Staircase-Escalante NM, UT

Willis Creek Canyon - Grand Staircase-Escalante NM, UT

Willis Creek Slot Canyon is a a little oasis in the middle of the Escalante desert! The short hike leads you through beautiful section of narrows.

Rainbow Bridge - Rainbow Bridge National Monument, UT

Rainbow Bridge - Rainbow Bridge National Monument, UT

Rainbow Bridge is one of the largest arches accessible by foot or boat. It stands almost 300 feet wide and tall! Getting there by boat makes it a short and easy 1.3 mile hike to see the arch, and I love the 50 mile boat ride up the gorgeous Lake Powell.

Rockefeller Loop - Humboldt Redwoods SP, CA

Rockefeller Loop - Humboldt Redwoods SP, CA

The Rockefeller Loop is one of the best hikes you can do in Humboldt Redwoods - it's easy, short, and gives you everything you could want in a redwood hike - tall trees, an open under story, and both a river and a creek to relax by. The 7,000 acre Rockefeller Forest is also the world's largest contiguous old growth forest of coastal redwoods.

Blue Pools Canyon - Page, AZ

Blue Pools Canyon - Page, AZ

Blue Pool Wash is a fun slot canyon Page, AZ with down climbs, pools of water, and even car remains from the highway that runs overhead.

St. George Slot Canyon - Pioneer Park, St. George, UT

St. George Slot Canyon - Pioneer Park, St. George, UT

This is the narrowest slot canyon I've ever been in, and if you're in the area this would be a fun stop.. but not for the claustrophobic!

Backpacking Matlock Lake & Kearsarge Pass — Eastern Sierra Inyo NF, CA

Backpacking Matlock Lake & Kearsarge Pass — Eastern Sierra Inyo NF, CA

With it's incredible alpine views, Kearsarge Pass gives quick access to Kings Canyon from the Eastern Sierras, making it a perfect weekend backpacking trip.

Lower Antelope Canyon - Page, AZ

Lower Antelope Canyon - Page, AZ

The picturesque and world-renown Antelope Canyon is a perfect representation of a stunning American southwest slot canyon.