Landing on a Glacier in Denali National Park

landing on a glacier Denali national park

A trip to Alaska isn’t complete without getting a few amazing views of Mount Denali, North America’s tallest peak (at 20,320 feet). Maybe one day I’ll summit that peak, but for this trip I was okay viewing it from afar. The problem is, Denali is so big it’s completely covered by clouds 1/3 of the … Read more

Visiting Barter Island: How to See Polar Bears In Alaska

polar bears in barter island

When I realized my next trip would be to Alaska, one thought immediately came to mind…polar bears in Alaska..or more specifically polar bears in Barter Island.  Polar bears have been on the list of threatened species since 2008, and with global warming not slowing down anytime soon, I figured my time may be limited to … Read more

Havasu Falls: Everything You Need to Know to Make the Trek

havasu falls

  Havasu Falls have exploded on social media this year.  Just about everyone has seen photos of these cascading blue waterfalls inside the Grand Canyon. But before they were on your Facebook and Instagram feed,  Havasu falls were on every hiker’s bucketlist. However, due to the falls being smack in the middle of an Indian Reservation and … Read more

9 Things to do in South Lake Tahoe During Your Summer Roadtrip

things to do in south lake tahoe

  On one particularly random morning, my roommate and I decided to wake up and head to South Lake Tahoe, without knowing anything about the area or what we were going to do. Luckily, we had around an 8 hour drive ahead of us to do some research. So, if you’re looking for things to do in South … Read more