I've lived in Flagstaff for nearly 9 years, and it's high time I feature some of the local spots we love around here. I've written about my trips to other places, but I'm excited to shine a light on the places I love in my own neighborhood. These are the best coffee shops you'll find in Flagstaff, and I've visited each of them enough to know they are consistently excellent. Each has a unique feel ...
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Backpacking Buckskin Gulch and Paria Canyon in Early May
Backpacking Buckskin Gulch and Paria Canyon is one of those dazzling trips worthy of bucket lists the world over. Over the course of about 45 miles, you'll travel through some of the most mind-blowing scenery the American Southwest has to offer. Permits and suitable conditions for this hike are hard to come by, and I feel extremely lucky I was able to get in on a trip. If you ever have the ...
Wild Brown Bear Viewing at Lake Clark National Park in Alaska
It is not an exaggeration to say that our bear expedition to Lake Clark National Park was one of the single best days traveling I have ever had. This post is part of a series on travel to Alaska. You can read my primary post with our full itinerary here. During the first few days of our trip, gloomy weather had won out over sunny skies. When this day came around, our luck finally ...
A 12-Day Alaska Itinerary for Wildlife Lovers
Travel has been awkwardly restricted for a year now, but there is at last a light at the end of this weird COVID tunnel. With that in mind, I'm finally publishing this post on Alaska, a trip I took in 2019, just a few months before the pandemic closed in. Whether you're already planning a trip to Alaska and want tips or just want to see some pretty pictures, I hope you enjoy reliving ...
What I’ve Been up to: Running 1000 Miles + Exploring Alaska
Hey my fabulous friends, long time no see! I'm still alive! I hope you all have been well, too. As you may have noticed, I ended up taking a de facto blogging hiatus these last several months after telling myself "I'll try for next weekend" for...well, a lot of weekends. These last few months have been pretty action-packed, including a ton of running, a ...
Stunning New Zealand Day Hikes: Isthmus Peak near Wanaka
Two lakes for the price of one: that's just one reason among many that Isthmus Peak makes a wonderful day hike. Isthmus Peak is a great alternative to the iconic, wildly popular Roy's Peak. Both of them are challenging hikes involving a great deal of climbing, and both treks reward hikers with dazzling lake and mountain views. I waffled between the two hikes because we only had time for one, ...
