Bryce Canyon National Park is a small park in southern Utah, not too far from the super-popular Zion National Park. I've taken a couple trips to Zion, but finally made the extra drive out to Bryce this past fall. Friends, Bryce does not disappoint! Things you might not expect at Bryce Chilly temps The elevation at the rim of Bryce Canyon starts just under 8,000 ft and goes up to ...
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Tips for Hiking Angel’s Landing (It’s Not As Bad As It Looks!)
Angel's Landing in Zion National Park has a reputation for being one of the most terrifying but also the most popular hikes in the southwest. If you can get past the fear factor, it's also one of the most fun! I love hikes that have an unexpected element. In this case, that's the scrambling and the chains you'll have to make use of in order to arrive at the summit. In case you don't know, ...
Winter in Zion: Angel’s Landing + Hidden Canyon
Winter is on its way out, but I have one last snowy adventure to share before we get on with spring! When we went to Zion in February, we had two full days to explore the park (the other 2 days were partial travel days), so we made the most of them! For one day we did The Narrows, and for the other we hiked a couple of my favorite trails. About 2 or 3 weeks before our visit, the southwest ...
Hiking The Narrows at Zion in the Winter
The Narrows is one of the most popular, most photographed hikes in Zion National Park. The hike isn't as much of a hike as a wade up and down the Virgin River. Slot canyon walls tower above you, giving it a secluded, other-worldly feel. The first time I went to Zion, we didn't have time to do The Narrows, so the iconic walk was on my "must do" list for the next trip. Last month, my sister ...
Walking into Mordor: Tongariro Alpine Crossing + Mt Ngauruhoe Summit
You know that Lord of the Rings meme where Boromir says "one does not simply walk into Mordor"? Well, I simply walked into Mordor. When I was a teenager, I was a huge Lord of the Rings nerd. I read The Silmarillion. I had an Elvish translator app on my computer (both Sindarin and Quenya, thanks). There's a mildly embarrassing picture of me posing with my Sting replica in front of my ...
How to Have an Amazing Winter Hike
Winter hiking is incredibly underrated. Most people are scared off by the chilly temps, but here's a little secret: you can have at least as much fun on the trail when it's chilly as when it's balmy. Here are some tips to guarantee you'll have a great time on your next cold weather adventure. A big thank you to lululemon for sponsoring this post. As always, all opinions are my ...
