How to Visit Landmannalaugar, Iceland: The Ultimate Guide
Landmannalauger, located within the Icelandic highlands, is a hiker’s dream. Filled with colorful rhyolite mountains, expansive lava fields, geothermal baths, and the chance to climb volcanoes, there’s something for everyone in this out-of-this-world landscape. We’ll tell you everything you need to know to plan your trip to Landmannalauger, including how to get there, where to stay, best things to do, and more!
How To Get Permits For Mount Whitney (and tips to increase your odds!)
Looking to get a Mount Whitney permit to climb to the highest peak in the continental US? We’re here to help! This article explains absolutely everything you need to know about how to get a Mount Whitney permit, including how to apply for the Mount Whitney lottery, gives all the important dates, and, best of all, shares some tips on how to increase your odds at getting a Whitney permit!
One Day Itinerary for the Snaefellsnes Peninsula in Iceland: 10 Awesome Things to See and Do
The Snaefellsnes Peninsula, often called Iceland in Miniature, is a great option for a one day trip from Reykjavik or a quick detour off the ring road. Our one day itinerary will show you all the best things to do on the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, from visiting the famous Kirkjufell Mountain, to exploring Snaefellsjokull National Park, to visiting black and golden sand beaches, and more!
How to Visit Dynjandi and Rauðasandur in the Westfjords: Two Bucket List Places in Iceland’s Most Remote Destination
If you’re looking for an off the beaten path adventure in Iceland, head to the Westfjords! And two must-see places in the Westfjords are Dynjandi, a magestic and photogenic waterfall, and Raudasandur, a desolate red sand beach. In this article, we’ll share everything you need to know about visiting both Raudasandur and Dynjandi so that you can put the Westfjords on your Iceland itinerary.
Hiking the Blahnúkúr Brennisteinsalda Loop in Iceland: Landmannalaugar’s Best Day Hike
If you’re looking for the best day hike in Iceland, the Blahnukur Brennisteinsalda Loop in Landmannalauger is it. Located in the Icelandic highlands, you’ll get sweeping views of the colorful landscape, walk through lava fields, and climb two volcanoes. We’ll tell you everything you need to know about the Blahnukur Brennisteinsalda hike, including where to stay, how to get there, what to expect, and more!
The Fimmvörðuháls Hike: The Ultimate Guide to the Best Day Hike in Iceland
The Fimmvorduhals hike is the best day hike in Iceland. You’ll start at the iconic and epic Skogafoss, trek past 26 waterfalls, between two glaciers, through barren volcanic landscape, and finally descend through the stunningly beautiful mossy ridges of Thorsmork. This hike is both physically and logistically difficult, but we’ll walk you through absolutely everything you need to know to plan your Fimmvorduhals hike in this super comprehensive guide.
The Best Stops Along Iceland's Golden Circle
The Golden Circle is Iceland’s most popular tourist route, and it’s no surprise. Its close proximity to Reykjavik and the diversity of attractions - waterfalls, geysers, volcanoes, even snorkeling - allow for the perfect one day trip for any adventurous traveler. We’ll show you our favorite spots along Iceland’s Golden Circle, plus worthy detours, and tips for making your perfect Golden Circle road trip itinerary.
Iceland on a Budget: 16 Tips for Saving Money
Iceland is a breathtaking country that should be experienced by everyone at least once in their lifetime. But the high costs scare a lot of people away. We’re here to show you that Iceland can absolutely be done on a budget! We share with you our best tips for saving money in Iceland.
Camping in Iceland: Everything You Need to Know and More!
Iceland was made for camping! We spent two weeks camping around this beautiful country and want to share with you our best tips for planning your own camping adventure. From tent vs campervan camping, to how to choose a van, to where to camp, to what to eat, we cover everything!
Planning Your Iceland Road Trip: 20 Tips for Driving Through the Land of Fire and Ice
Renting a car and driving through Iceland is the best way to explore this beautiful country, giving you the most flexibility and freedom. Before you hit the road, there are some things you should know ahead of time that will make your Iceland trip more successful and memorable. We share with you our best tips for driving around Iceland, including how to rent a car, what the speed limits are, what insurance to get, and so much more!
32 Must-See Places Along Iceland's Ring Road (and suggested itineraries!)
Iceland’s ring road is jam packed with incredible sights and destinations and traversing it is a popular activity for adventurous travelers. Along this road, you can experience everything from glaciers to volcanoes to geothermal hot spots to epic waterfalls. But what are the best places to go? And how long will it take? We’ll share with you our favorite places along Iceland’s ring road and give you some tips for creating your own ring road itinerary.
Best Things to Do in Dry Tortugas National Park: One Day Itinerary and Ultimate Guide
Check out the best things to do in Dry Tortugas National Park in one day! In this comprehensive Dry Tortugas guide, find out how to make the most of a day trip to Dry Tortugas National Park, including how to get there, how much it costs, how to find the best snorkel spots and beaches, and even how to camp in the Dry Tortugas if you want to stay longer!
The Best Places to See Wildlife in Everglades National Park and Beyond (a.k.a. where to find those alligators!)
The Everglades and its surrounding parks have some of THE best wildlife viewing we have ever done! During you’re visit, you can spot alligators, crocodiles, manatees, turtles, snakes, birds, you name it! You just need to know where to look. In this guide, we’ll give you our favorite spots for having the best luck at spotting wildlife during a visit to the Everglades and give you some helpful tips for increasing your chances!
Best Things to Do in Everglades National Park: Plus tips and itineraries!
Learn about all the awesome things to do in Everglades National Park! We’ll show you the best places to go in the Everglades, from biking in Shark Valley to searching for alligators on the Anhinga Trail, so that you can create a perfect Everglades National Park itinerary.
The Ultimate Florida National Parks One Week Itinerary
Check out this ultimate one week itinerary for the Florida National Parks! On this Florida road trip, you’ll visit the Everglades, Biscayne, Dry Tortugas and more. Find out where to stay, get our best tips, and plan out your perfect week in Florida’s National Parks. Plus we give some suggestions if you have more or less time!
Hiking to Pitamakan Pass in Glacier National Park
The Pitamakan Pass trail in Glacier National Park is an awesome option if you’re looking to escape the crowds! Located in the Two Medicine area of Glacier, this nearly 16 mile hike takes you to a gorgeous mountain pass, and you’ll likely have it to yourself! In this post, we’ll cover everything you need to know to hike to Pitamakan Pass in Glacier National Park, including how to get to the trailhead, important tips, and what to expect on the trail!
Hiking the Highline Trail: A Guide to Glacier National Park’s Best Day Hike
The Highline Trail in Glacier National Park is one of Glacier’s best hikes! With nearly 12 miles of stunning scenery, this one has to be on any hiker’s bucketlist. In this post, we’ll go over everything you need to know to hike the Highline Trail in Glacier National Park, including all the different ways to hike it, the different trailheads, using the shuttle, when to hike, what to expect, and more!
How to Hike to Grinnell Glacier in Glacier National Park
The Grinnell Glacier hike in Glacier National Park is our favorite Glacier Trail! It takes you past the gorgeous alpine lakes and epic mountain scenery of the Many Glacier area. In this article, we’ll go over everything you need to know to hike to Grinnell Glacier, including how to get there, what park reservations you need, what to expect along the trail, tips, and more!
Best Hikes in Glacier National Park: A Complete Hiker’s Guide with Suggested Itineraries!
Looking for the best hikes in Glacier National Park? In this guide, we’ll go over our top ten favorite hikes in Glacier organized by area of the park. Plus, we’ll give you our best tips for hiking in Glacier and share one to four day itineraries for squeezing in all the best hikes in Glacier no matter how much time you have.
How to Hike Old Rag Mountain: A Guide to Shenandoah’s BEST Day Hike!
The Old Rag hike in Shenandoah National Park is one of our absolute favorite hikes of all time. Not only does it lead to epic panoramic views, but the rocky scramble to the top is a ton of fun. This guide will give you all the information you need to know to hike Old Rag in Shenandoah, including what to expect on the trail, how to get to the Old Rag Trailhead, what to bring, when to hike, and more!