With all of the funding cuts to our public lands and all the scary things happening with air traffic control (aka Ashley is not getting on a plane right now) we've decided to explore more of the parks, forests and wilderness areas within driving distance. This past Memorial Day, we took advantage of the long weekend to head down to Kentucky to explore Daniel Boone National Forest and the Red River Gorge area. Daniel Boone National Forest was established in 1937 and is made up

Emerald Lake Yoho National Park encompasses 507 square miles within the Rocky Mountains on the western slope of the Continental Divide....

Glacial lakes, towering snowcapped peaks, golden larches, picturesque towns and breathtaking scenery as far as the eye can see. Banff...

Ohio may not be the first place that comes to mind when people think of hiking. Despite its lack of mountains and having only one...

The iconic Tunnel View After winning a permit in the daily lottery for Half Dome, our vacations plans pivoted from a PNW tour to visiting...

"It is horrifying that we have to fight our own government to save the environment" Ansel Adams "Drill baby drill" in 2024 was one of...

Half Dome, it's an iconic feature in Yosemite National Park, with around 30,000 entries into the pre-season lottery and only around 19%...

For outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers, recreating and enjoying The National Parks, National Forests, and other public lands is a...

The Inca Trail is one of the most iconic hikes in the world and is on a lot of people’s bucket lists. To help control erosion the...

Nestled deep in the Andes Mountains, steeped in myth, mystery and mist Machu Picchu has always been a bucket list destination for me.

Situated in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia, and part of the Appalachians and the Appalachian Trail, we find Shenandoah National...

The crown jewel of hiking in South Korea, Seoraksan National Park is home to the highest peak in mainland Korea.

With a ridge line that is said to look like a dragon with a roosters crown, Gyeryongsan National Park is a hiking haven.

Known for its cloud bridge and stunning valley views, Daedunsan Provincial Park is a great stop for hiking enthusiasts.

One of the highlight hikes of South Korea, that is even on the to-do list of non-hikers is Cheonhwangbong Peak, which is the tallest peak...

Exploring Daejeon, Korea's fifth largest city.

Hiking was a great motivation to get out and explore Korea. Today we explore Songnisan National Park, one of my first and still favorites.