After many months holed up inside the house, I was craving nature, but I was still a bit cautious about going out due to the pandemic. So I decided to visit less mainstream nature spots in hopes that there would be less people, and that …
The first few times I visited Oahu, I thought it was overrated. I later realized that was because I was mostly spending my time in Waikiki, but the island has so much more to offer beyond that. Once I ventured out, Oahu quickly became my …
Imagine yourself sitting in a warm-hot hot spring with healing powers (due to the high mineral content in the water), staring at the view of the snow-capped mountains in front of you while the California sunlight shines down, snacking on whatever you like to snack …
If you’ve seen the pictures of the blue / turquoise waterfalls surrounded by orange / red rocks on Instagram and want to see them in person, this guide will tell you everything you need to know! I had been wanting to visit Havasupai for years, …
Distance: 4.5 miles roundtrip Elevation Gain: 600 ft Duration: 1 – 2 hours roundtrip Difficulty: Easy Fifth Water Hot Springs is my favorite hot springs because of its water color! The water is different shades of blue and green. We went in October and the …
Distance: 3.7 miles (6 km) roundtrip Elevation Gain: ~2,000 ft (630 m) Duration: 3 – 4 hours roundtrip Difficulty: Moderate Bluff Knoll is one of the highest peaks in Western Australia and is definitely worth hiking! The scenery was so pretty, I thought I was …
Distance: 2.5 miles (4 km) roundtrip Elevation Gain: ~1,400 ft (436 m) Duration: 3 hours roundtrip Difficulty: Semi-difficult Do not attempt this hike during or after rainfall or if the ground is wet for whatever reason, because you will slip and fall. Mt Amos has …
Yosemite is a must see place if you’re visiting Northern California. There’s just nothing like those granite mountains! It’s located 4 hours from San Francisco, so a day trip is doable (though I’d recommend staying way longer). Yosemite has some of the most epic hiking …
Limekiln State Park is a nice stop if you’re in Big Sur. You could do a quick hike there or you could stay longer and camp there. We spent the weekend camping there and had all the time in the world to explore and relax. …
Yosemite is so pretty that I’m sure you want your dog to experience it. Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed on trails and are restricted to very few spots in the park. They’re allowed on developed roads, most campgrounds (other than group or walk in ones), …
