Hiking Piestewa Peak in Phoenix Lori Ann Piestewa, was the first Native American woman killed in 2003, while serving for the US Army. Piestewa Peak in Phoenix was renamed after her. Prior to that it was known as Squaw Peak, many locals in the area still refer to this mountain as Squaw Peak. Several other…
The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone is one awesome place to see within Yellowstone. I didn’t spend too much time taking photos here but I did take a couple as I headed down the Red rock trail on the north side of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. Working the trail going in is not…
The Nounou Trail aka Sleeping Giant Hike Kauai is a hot spot for hiking and has an unlimited number of hikes. The Sleeping Giant Hike in Kauai also known as the Nounou Trail, is a popular and great hike. It’s pretty easy on the legs, goes through various types off vegetation, and gets you high…
During my time spent in Wyoming, I made a visit to Yellowstone’s Grand Prismatic Spring. It is the largest hot spring in the United States situated on the Americas largest volcanic field. How cool is it to be standing on a super volcano that could erupt and wipe out 2/3 of America? Heres what we…
Check out this awesome KOA campground in Livingston, Montana. A great break from traveling on the road. Plenty of amenities to get back on the road. Let’s start this by saying that I am not a fan of staying at paid campsites. But, I was in a pickle and couldn’t find a place to sleep…
The Artists’ Paint Pots in Yellowstone are a cool area of Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, where geothermal activity and water come together and create an epic scenery for photographers and adventurers. Here is how my little expedition at the Artists’ Paint Pots in Yellowstone National Park went. This is what I experienced on one…
Hiking to Moraine Lake in Banff Canada is less than a quarter mile round trip to be exact, it is an extremely short walk up to the viewpoint. I feel that this short walk can be enjoyed by anyone. Moraine Lake is one of the most interestingly blue lakes I have had the pleasure of…
I know it looks like a fictional place to be honest, but let me tell you, it is totally real! Lake Louise Lake Louise is the subject of many bucket list destinations, instagram posts, post cards, and calendars and for good reason. I haven’t ever been to a place like this in all my travels….
It was my birthday in July and to celebrate, I wanted to go on an expedition. I had dreamed of going to Canada and visiting Banff National Park. That was the end goal in mind. Thus the, The Epic Western US and Canadian Road Trip was born. Over 5,000 miles driven, 8 U.S.states and 2…
Several people have asked me what I use when I go backpacking, and how heavy everything is. I have spent a good deal of money buying specific gear for my needs, and the set up may not be perfect for everyone but it is for me. Here is my backpacking gear setup. “I am a…