Channel Islands National Park Travel Guide

Santa Cruz Island, part of Channel Islands National Park, is a small but mighty escape. Discover hiking trails along picturesque plateaus and endless views of the ocean.

National Parks, North America, United States, CaliforniaCaitlin MooreMarch 15, 2023California, USATravel, USA, National Parks, CaliforniaComment

Summits Aren’t Worth Dying For

Our summit bid of Mount Rainier was called off after an avalanche, but the experience taught me the importance of mitigating risk and in acceptance.

Mountaineering, Washington, United States, North America, National ParksCaitlin MooreDecember 18, 2022Washington, USAMountianeering, Hiking, Mt. Rainier, Washington, USA, Outdoors, WA HikeComment

One Week in Zion National Park

A day-by-day overview of our week-long adventure in Utah's Zion National Park, including what we did, where we hiked and all the misadventures in between.

United States, Utah, National Parks, North AmericaCaitlin MooreJune 15, 2021Utah, USANational Parks, Zion National Park, Utah, Southwest, RoadtripComment

White Sands National Park in 15 photos

White Sands National Park, tucked in southern New Mexico, is unlike anywhere else on Earth. Take in the phenomenal landscape with this photo journal, featuring 15 scenes from the sand dunes.

New Mexico, United States, National Parks, North AmericaCaitlin MooreMay 3, 2021New Mexico, USAPhoto Journal, White Sands, National Parks, Desert, TravelComment

Arches National Parks Travel Guide

If you want to see where nature decided to truly show off, you are in the right place. Arches National Park, a scenic playground of dusty red rock, is a classic example of eastern Utah’s incredible desert landscape.

National Parks, North America, United States, UtahCaitlin MooreNovember 12, 2020Utah, USATravel, Budget, Roadtrip, Featured Favorite, Guide, USA, National Parks, Arches, Utah, SouthwestComment

Colorado and Utah: A 9-Day Road Trip

If there is a place perfectly suited for a road trip, the Southwest is undoubtedly it. Between its long sunny days and spectacular desert landscapes, Utah and Colorado are natural playgrounds with ceaseless opportunities for exploration.

Among Giants: A Weekend in the Redwoods

Filled with 200 miles of trails, 60 miles of coastline and enough parks to confuse anyone, Redwood National and State Parks delivers a wonderful weekend getaway.

California, National Parks, United States, North AmericaCaitlin MooreSeptember 3, 2020California, USATravel, Guide, Redwoods, Redwoods National Park, National Parks, RoadtripComment

A Day in the North Cascades

Located high in northern Washington state, North Cascades National Park offers a solitary, yet spectacular experience. Delivering phenomenal alpine landscapes at every turn, it is arguably the most underrated national park.

Washington, United States, Hiking, National Parks, North AmericaCaitlin MooreAugust 3, 2020Washington, USATravel, Guide, Hiking, Backpacking, National Parks, North Cascades, Pacific Northwest, WA HikeComment

My Favorite National Parks

From sea-level marvels to high-altitude, National Parks highlight the United States' most beautiful and iconic natural landscapes. Of the 62 parks, here are a few of my favorites to inspire your next trip.

United States, National Parks, North AmericaCaitlin MooreMay 22, 2020United StatesNational Parks, Hiking, Bryce Canyon, Mt. Rainier, Canyonlands, Grand Teton, Kenai Fjords, USA, United StatesComment

How to Plan the South Coast Wilderness Trial

Use this step-by-step guide to plan a seamless trip to one of Washington’s best hidden backpacking gems: the South Coast Wilderness Trail in Olympic National Park. Learn tide charts, route information, what to pack and other logistics.

Washington, United States, North America, Hiking, National ParksCaitlin MooreApril 28, 2020Washington, USAHiking, Pacific Northwest, Washington, Hike, Olympic, National Parks, Backpacking, Featured HikeComment

Backpacking the Olympic Peninsula

Not many backpacking locations can effortlessly pull off an ocean coastline, dense rainforest, glaciated mountains, and rushing rivers all in one neat little natural package, yet the Olympic Peninsula does so with ease.

Washington, United States, North America, Hiking, National ParksCaitlin MooreApril 28, 2020Wahington, USAHiking, Pacific Northwest, Washington, Hike, Olympic, National Parks, Featured Hike, WA HikeComment

Summer in Southeast Alaska

When thoughts of Alaska swirl around, images of snow-ridden landscapes, storm-bound crab boats, dense forests and wild bears quickly come to mind. But Alaska offers so much more - especially during the summertime.

National Parks, North America, United States, AlaskaCaitlin MooreNovember 24, 2019Alaska, USATravel, Alaska, Seward, Matanuska, Anchorage, Hiking, Featured Off Grid, National ParksComment

A Mini Southwest Roadtrip

On this trip, we tackle White Sands and Carlsbad Cavern National Parks, as well as a few other side stops along the way.

National Parks, North America, United States, New MexicoCaitlin MooreMay 29, 2019New Mexico, USANational Parks, White Sand, National Monument, New Mexico, Texas, Roadtrip, Travel, United States, Featured North AmericaComment

Yosemite Weekend Getaway

We took a quick holiday weekend drive from Seattle to Yosemite and Travertine Hot Springs. Sure, it was a crowded weekend, but it was beautiful as ever.