Needles at Canyonlands National Park: Overnight, Backcountry Hike (VLOG)

June 28, 2018.Reading time 1 minute.

In this vlog, Doug, Cody and I begin with a quick stop at Newspaper rock (a rock covered in ancient petroglyphs – literally COVERED). Next, we hop right onto the trail and begin our overnight hike into the backcountry of Needles at Canyonlands National Park. Doesn’t take long before the three of us find ourselves […]

Mesa Verde Vlog

June 22, 2018.Reading time 1 minute.

My first stop along my Utah road-trip is a one day, one night pit stop in Mesa Verde National Park (the only place on this trip we visited NOT in Utah..however, we couldn’t pass her up!). This place is full of ancient cliff dwellings and pueblos from the Anasazi people, created thousands of years ago […]

What’s the worst camping experience you’ve ever had?

March 5, 2018.Reading time 11 minutes.

I’m a huge fan of camping and I camp, in a tent, often. I’ve had countless, amazing camping trips, far and near, in the past. I’ve also had my fair share of not-so-great nights in a tent. One night stands out above the rest, without a doubt, when it comes to particularly bad camping experiences. […]

10 Reasons Why You Should Visit Badlands National Park

November 11, 2017.Reading time 18 minutes.

Badlands National Park in South Dakota holds a very special place in my heart – it was the first National Park that I ever visited AND it was my first trip “out west”. I’ve now been there multiple times and have LOVED every second of every day I’ve spent there. I think it is a […]