Maroon Bells and the hike to Crater Lake near Aspen is one of Colorado’s gems. This hike includes a spectacular walk through an Aspen grove.
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Jeeping to Crystal Mill, Colorado
As our fall 2020 trip to Colorado and Utah was winding down, we decided to go jeeping to Crystal Mill in Colorado. Crystal Mill has been on our bucket list to see and even though we love to hike, we were glad we could take a 4×4 road there. The mill was just a bit…
Hike to Silver Lake, Telluride, Colorado
Our last hike during our Sept/Oct 2020 road trip was to Silver Lake near Telluride, Colorado. It was a tough one and we hiked it on a whim. Our plan was to hike to Blue Lake starting from the top of Bridal Veil Falls. We started on the trail head there and saw the sign…
Bridal Veil Falls and Telluride
Bridal Veil Falls is an iconic waterfall near Telluride, Colorado.
Horseshoe Bend, Page Arizona
Horseshoe Bend near Page, Arizona is worth the stop. There is a short easy hike to this scenic overlook.
Riverside Walk and The Narrows, Zion
Our last hike during our October 2020 trip in Zion National Park was the Riverside Walk and part of The Narrows. The riverside walk starts at The Temple of Sinawava which is at the end of the Zion Scenic Canyon Drive and The Narrows start at the end of the Riverside Walk. To reach The…
Aztec Butte Trail in Canyonlands National Park
Aztec Butte Trail in Canyonlands National Park is a short but fun trail. It involves hiking up a steep Butte and also seeing Native American Runis.
Hiking the Navajo & Peek-A-Boo Trails in Bryce Canyon
Hiking in Bryce Canyon is a treat. The rock formations there are unique and beautiful.
Sunrise and Sunset at Bryce Canyon, Utah
On our road trip this fall one of our favorite places we visited was Bryce Canyon, Utah and we were able to enjoy both a sunrise and sunset while there. Unfortunately there was some smoke or haze in the sky from the California wildfires but we still enjoyed the stillness of watching morning come and…
Peek-A-Boo & Spooky Slot Canyons, Escalante
Peek-A Boo and Spooky Slot Canyons near Escalante are not easy to get to but are worth the effort. These slot canyons were beautiful!
Mesa Arch in Canyonlands, Utah
Mesa Arch is located in Canyonlands, Utah. It is a natural arch that overlooks the canyon below.
Ten Great Arches at Arches National Park, Utah
Arches National Park is a great place to see and hike to several Natural Arches. Here are 10 of our favorites!
Day Hike Trail Snacks and Recipes!!
I’m not sure about the rest of you but when we hike we get hungry! Regardless of how far we hike, we always seem to need some snacks. Here are some of our favorite trail snacks and recipes! Remember to always pack our your trash!!! Trail Mix Trail mix comes in so many different varieties…
Lost Lake Trail, Nederland, Colorado
Lost Lake Trail near Nederland, Colorado is a 4.5 mile out and back trail which showcases waterfalls and a beautiful mountain lake.