Explore exciting summer activities and adventures on Rock Chuck Summit. From hiking to camping, find your next outdoor thrill here!
Arches National Park is one of the five National Parks in the state of Utah. Being part of the Mighty Five, Arches National Park receives a lot of attention from visitors all around the world. The park is incredibly expansive and leaves newcomers wondering what they should do when visiting. Here are the top things…
Imagine a trail where each step unveils a new adventure—from rugged paths to gentle waterfalls, from serene creek crossings to challenging terrains, all leading you to a breathtaking oceanfront vista. Queen’s Bath in Kauai offers just that, encapsulating an incredible variety of experiences within a mere 1.3km journey. It’s a natural marvel not to be…
It’s no new knowledge that traveling is one of the best forms of learning and meditation. The scope of diverse knowledge that travelling provides a person with is unmatchable by any other activity. What you experience, see and live are the best lessons you can teach yourself. Road trips are a popular traveling experience that…
As the warmth of spring breathes new life into Los Angeles, my quest for the most enchanting waterfall hikes continues. This time, I’ve set my sights on the iconic Eaton Canyon Falls Trail in Pasadena. Gone are the days of enduring the chilly 65° weather of winter; today, I invite you to join me on…
The colors were amazing, brilliant oranges and yellows, worthy of a painting but instead only captured by cameras. It was with that brilliant light that I fell in love with the wilderness. This was my first time truly outside. Not just in the woods, or a few miles from a road. I’d been backpacking in West Virginia and North Carolina before this, but never had I stepped foot in true wilderness.
When we saw a few small shelters and signs, we knew we had reached the end of the trail. This was the observation point for the Ice Field. The view from this area was… other-worldly. The way the pure ice and snow stretched out before us. Three hundred square miles of ice. That’s about a quarter of the size of Rhode Island, and we stood there in awe of this. Formations like this once covered much of North America.
A complete, 3-day itinerary for backpacking Goodwater Trail Loop near Austin, TX
Located about 35 miles west of LA, Escondido Falls is the tallest Waterfall in the Santa Monica Mountains. From smooth paths to rock climbing, the trail offers a little bit of everything for everyone.
The map of the area is wrong. The trail on the map continues due west from the pass, then descends a steep embankment down to Boulder Creek. In reality, the trail turns south and follows a sharp ridgeline gradually to the water. This way down to the creek was stunning. When I reached that ridge, I stopped and stood there in total awe of the valley unfolding before me.
The Culver City Stairs offers an intense climb up 282 uneven stair steps leading to the Baldwin Hills Overlook with amazing views of LA and some quirky sculptures along the way.