There are so many great places to hike in Acadia National Park but one of the most popular is near Jordan Pond. This large body of water is surrounded by mountains on nearly all sides giving fantastic views from the shores and from the top of the surrounding mountains. There are numerous trails in the …
One of the most popular hikes at Acadia National Park is the Beehive Trail. It’s an adventurous trail that takes you along open cliff edges and up metal rungs and ladders that are drilled into the mountain rocks. Your reward for hiking this trail is trail is a sweeping view of the surrounding area. You’ll …
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is famous for its large and dramatic sand dunes towering over Lake Michigan. While the dunes can be fun to climb, they can also be a physical challenge. So instead, for those who want to experience the sand dunes along Lake Michigan, there’s another, better trail. The Sleeping Bear Point …
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is full of gorgeous views and there’s loads of great hikes that you can do. My favorite of these is the Chapel Mosquito Loop which takes you through the forest to a waterfall before continuing on along the gorgeous cliffs of Lake Superior. You’ll visit one more waterfall before returning to …
On my trip to northern Wisconsin, my big goal was to visit the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. Along the way, I figured I’d do some hiking at state parks or any other public areas. What I didn’t expect was a series of consistently great hikes throughout the region. So, whether you’re planning a trip to …
On my trip to northern Wisconsin, I visited numerous waterfalls and did lots of hiking. If you’re looking for the perfect combination of these two things, the Doughboy Trail at Copper Falls State Park is the perfect addition to your itinerary. On this fun trail, you’ll pass by three waterfalls and have great views for …
There are some great hikes in northern Wisconsin, but the trail to Morgan Falls and St. Peter’s Dome in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest is easily one of my favorites. The hike takes you to the second tallest waterfall in Wisconsin (Morgan Falls) and to an excellent viewpoint overlooking the forest (St. Peter’s Dome). This trail …
Door County makes up most of Wisconsin’s peninsula that juts out into Lake Michigan. This area is a hub for tourism with its wineries, shopping, good food, and nature. No matter what you like, you’re sure to find something in Door County that piques your interest. That said, this post is all about the best …
Exploring the beautiful colonial towns of Colombia can be fun, but often I find you need a little variety in your day. When I visited Villa de Leyva, that variety came in the form of a hike to Cerro de la Cruz for a view over the city. The hike turned out to be more …
Zion National Park is beautiful and can be visited all year round. While many travelers focus their trips on summer and shoulder seasons (I personally recommend traveling in fall), Zion is still open to visitors in winter. However, before you pack up for a trip to Zion National Park in the winter, there’s a few …
