Vereda da Ponta de São Lourenço PR8 Madeira

Vereda da Ponta de São Lourenço (PR8) | Step-By-Step Trail Guide

Tyler Portugal 4 Comments

A visit to Madeira would be incomplete without hiking the Vereda da Ponta de São Lourenço (PR8). Known as one of the best trails in Madeira, you will walk along the rugged coast and marvel at the dramatic cliffs. The highlight is the view from the final climb, where hikers stand atop the highest point of the peninsula and overlook …

Delta Lake Hike

Ultimate Guide to the Delta Lake Hike | Map, Stats & Photos

Julie United States 11 Comments

The hike to Amphitheater and Surprise Lakes is one of the more popular hikes to do in Grand Teton National Park. It’s a tough hike but your reward is a visit to two stunning alpine lakes. On this hike, you have the option to add on a third lake, Delta Lake. Once a hidden gem in Grand Teton National Park, …

Hiking Gear Guide Yosemite

Essential Hiking Gear: What Should You Bring on a Day Hike?

Julie Travel Advice, Travel Gear 40 Comments

In this post, find out what we carry with us on day hikes. Whether you are a new hiker, shopping for a friend or family member, or just curious about what hiking gear you should bring on a day hike, we have a lot of great information to share with you. We have hiked thousands of miles across six continents, …

Hikes in Grand Tetons

15 Best Day Hikes in Grand Teton National Park

Julie United States 22 Comments

Grand Teton National Park truly is a hiker’s paradise. Hike through picturesque canyons, around glacier-fed lakes, and up to the highest peaks. Wildlife sightings from the hiking trails are frequent, with elk, moose, and bear making regular appearances. If you want to add some adventure to your visit to Grand Teton, strap on your hiking shoes and take your pick …

Paintbrush Divide Hike Grand Teton

Paintbrush Canyon Cascade Canyon Loop Trail | Grand Teton National Park

Julie United States 29 Comments

The Paintbrush Canyon – Cascade Canyon Loop is one of the best hikes to do in Grand Teton National Park. In just one hike, you can visit a handful of the park’s top spots: Jenny Lake, Inspiration Point, Lake Solitude, Cascade Canyon, and Paintbrush Canyon. Throw in panoramic views across the Teton mountain range and a few moose, and you …

North Cascades Hiking List

12 Great Hikes in North Cascades National Park

Julie United States 16 Comments

North Cascades National Park is not a place that easily reveals itself. Sure, the drive along Highway 20 is lovely. And the viewpoints over the lakes and mountain passes are gorgeous. But, to really see this park, you are going to have to invest some time on the hiking trails. If you only saw the North Cascades from the viewpoints …

Skyline Trail Loop Hike

Skyline Trail Loop & Panorama Point, Mount Rainier National Park

Julie United States 15 Comments

For jaw-dropping views of Mount Rainier National Park, it’s hard to beat the Skyline Trail Loop. The entire hike is a beauty. Starting in Paradise, you will hike past lovely Myrtle Falls, through pine forests, and then ascend the slopes to the base of Mount Rainier. From Panorama Point, enjoy spectacular views over the park, and on a clear day …

Best Hikes Rocky Mountain National Park

15 Best Hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park

Julie United States 15 Comments

Rocky Mountain National Park is best seen from a hiking trail. Fortunately, there are hikes for all ages and ability levels. From short, easy strolls around lakes, to ridgeline trails with panoramic views, to challenging but epic climbs to the tallest mountain peaks, there truly is something here for everyone. Here are 15 of the best hikes in Rocky Mountain …

Fimmvorduhals Hike Iceland

Fimmvörðuháls Hike: A Step-By-Step Guide to Iceland’s Best Day Hike

Julie Iceland 72 Comments

26 waterfalls, 1 volcano, 2 glaciers, and 3 very unique landscapes…this is the Fimmvörðuháls hike in Iceland. This is one of the best day hikes we have done yet. Never have we seen so much diversity as there is on the Fimmvörðuháls hike. Start at the mighty Skógafoss waterfall. The land is lush and green as you hike past 25 …

Grand Canyon Rim to Rim

Rim-to-Rim Hike in One Day: Everything You Need to Know

Julie United States 61 Comments

Awe-inspiring, challenging, exhausting, unforgettable…these are all words to describe the trek across the Grand Canyon. If you are up for a big adventure, hiking the Grand Canyon rim-to-rim is one for the bucket list. This is the land of extremes. In the summer months, the temperature can fluctuate along the trail as much as 80 degrees in one day. You …

Tongariro Alpine Crossing

Tongariro Alpine Crossing, A Step-By-Step Guide to New Zealand’s Best Day Hike

Julie New Zealand 30 Comments

The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is often labeled as the world’s greatest single day hike. Located on the North Island of New Zealand, the volcanic terrain of Tongariro National Park breaks up the lush, green scenery that is so prevalent in this country. Here is your chance to hike in the shadow of Mt. Doom (Mount Ngauruhoe), walk through an almost …