Jessica Schmit The Bentonite Hills in Utah offer an otherworldly landscape of enormous mounds painted with dizzying swirls of indigo, orange, and red. This guide covers everything you need to know to find and photograph these Martian features located just outside the tiny town of Hanksville, Utah.
Since 2020, we’ve written an annual end-of-the-year recap to take stock of the year’s adventures and the highs and lows of traveling whilst running our little corner of the internet. I look forward to writing these recaps, as they force me to evaluate our successes and shortcomings over the past year and dream about what we want to accomplish in the year ahead. 2024 was a BIG year for us—our first complete 365 days as self-employed content creators and full-time travelers, with lots of incredible adventures and some really hard challenges along the way.
Moonscape Overlook has gained viral fame on social media for its otherworldly vistas, featuring a dramatic cliffside that towers over rugged badlands and desert monoliths. This guide provides all the essential details for visiting this jaw-dropping destination and witnessing one of most unique landscapes near Capitol Reef National Park for yourself.
Located in the otherworldly desert of Hanksville, Utah, Long Dong Silver is a jagged rock spire that juts 80 feet out of the ground amidst a lunar-like landscape. This guide provides the essential details for navigating the off-road terrain to reach this unique landmark, near Capitol Reef National Park.
Fifth Water Hot Springs in Utah’s Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest is a natural oasis featuring vibrant turquoise pools and a picturesque waterfall. This guide provides essential tips for your visit, including where to park and what to expect during the scenic hike to these relaxing geothermal waters.
The Blue Lake Trail is the best day hike in North Cascades National Park offering stunning views of a vibrant sapphire lake and, in the autumn, a brilliant canopy of golden larches. This guide provides everything you need to experience this spectacular Washington landscape with dramatic peaks and stunning alpine beauty.
From witnessing breaching humpback whales to exploring the largest icefield in the United States, there are countless incredible things to do in Seward, Alaska. This guide highlights eight essential experiences in this charming fishing village and the nearby Kenai Fjords National Park, making it a must-stop destination on any Alaska itinerary.
As one of the most accessible ice masses in the country, the Exit Glacier hike offers an easy, family-friendly trail in Kenai Fjords National Park to witness the power of Alaska’s changing landscape up close. This guide provides everything you need to plan your visit and see this impressive natural wonder while the glacier is still here.
The Harding Icefield hike in Kenai Fjords National Park takes you to the edge of a massive 700-square-mile sheet of ice, offering a rare look at the largest icefield in the United States. This guide details everything from logistics to packing essentials, ensuring you’re prepared to witness this 4,000-foot-deep Alaskan wonder in person.
Since the vast majority of Kenai Fjords is covered by ice and water, booking a cruise is the best way to experience its massive glaciers and diverse marine wildlife. This guide explores what to expect on the water during a Kenai Fjords cruise and helps you decide if the adventure is truly worth the investment.
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