Millcreek Canyon is one of my favorite spots in Northern Utah for a few reasons. 1) It allows dogs so we can bring Dex. 2) It has such close proximity to Salt Lake City. Millcreek Canyon is open all year. There is a $5 fee paid upon exit of the canyon. However they have a gate about halfway up the canyon that is closed November 1 – June 30 every year. If you are looking for Millcreek Canyon hikes when…
With only a little more than a year remaining in Utah, we are starting to get even more serious about checking off some of our Utah bucket list items. One of these was hiking the West Rim Trail in Zion National Park. To be honest this was one of those trails that I had not even heard of until our trip to Southern Utah in Fall 2019 where we hiked the Subway as it is not one of the more…
It is no surprise that with many states and countries opening back up, people are eager to get outside. If you are thinking about hitting the trails, here are a few tips on how to social distance while hiking. How to Hike and Social Distance Getting outside can be really beneficial to your mental health – something even more important in the setting of the covid-19 pandemic. So without further ado, here are my tips for how to social distance…
I will admit, when I first ventured into the outdoors, the last thing I wanted to do was buy any specific clothes for hiking. However, after trying lots of alternatives, I found out that the best hiking clothes were likely not what I had originally considered. I thought (incorrectly) that maybe dry fit was the best option, But after a lot of time spent on the trails, I discovered that the best hiking clothes were actually made of wool. The…
When I told people I was going to Puerto Rico, everyone said “Go to El Yunque!” . And the rainforest was absolutely as amazing as I hoped it would be! For those of you who have never hiked in the rainforest, here is my guide on how to hike in the rainforest. Rainforest hiking tips: 1- You will get muddy. Wear clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty. Darker clothes tend to work better than lighter as it won’t matter as…
If you have been following me for a while, you know that I am originally from North Carolina. We moved out west 4.5 years ago and it is quite the adjustment. We said goodbye to humidity and hello to elevation and very dry skin haha! If you are not originally from the west, welcome to the desert! Because this is potentially new terrain, here are some important tips for hiking in the desert: Tips for hiking in the desert Drink…
To be totally honest, I had no idea how amazing Utah was until I moved here. So I can understand if you only have a few days to visit, but I promise you, you will want to come back! In order to plan your Southern Utah road trip, you will first need to decide if you want to see more from the car or if you want to get out and hike. Obviously if you are (mostly) staying in your…
To be totally honest, I had no idea how amazing Utah was until I moved here. So I can understand if you only have a few days to visit, but I promise you, you will want to come back! In order to plan your Southern Utah itinerary, you will first need to decide if you want to see more from the car or if you want to get out and hike. Obviously if you are (mostly) staying in your car,…
This was my second year going to Havasupai and I learned a lot after my first trip and made some changes. Deciding what to bring and what to leave at home for your upcoming backpacking trip can make the difference between a heavy pack and a lighter load. Here you will find a packing list for Havasupai to make sure you don’t forget any of the key items. The most important thing to do before you head to Havasupai is…
We returned from New Zealand a week ago and one of the most interesting things about the trip was the mentality that we encountered while we were there. So many people from back home were shocked that we would be gone for 19 days. We heard “how did you get so much time off?” “wow that’s a long time!” and “what will you even be doing?” (my answer was always “hiking… a lot of hiking”, lol) so many times. In…