The Cracker Lake hike in Glacier National Park was one of our favorites! In this guide, learn everything you need to know to see it yourself, including how to get there, trail stats, what to expect on the Cracker Lake trail, and more.

The Ice Lake Island Lake Loop in the San Juan National Forest of Colorado is one of the best day hikes we’ve ever done! If you’re looking for some seriously gorgeous alpine scenery and a fun challenge, consider the hike to Ice Lake and Island Lake. In this article, we cover everything you need to know about hiking to both Ice Lake and Island Lake in Colorado, including how to get there, where to stay, whether you need a 4x4, if a permit is needed, and more!

Rocky Mountain National Park is filled with bucketlist-worthy hikes, with something for everyone. Learn about some of the best hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park, including the epic hike to Sky Pond, the popular Emerald Lake hike, plus 11 others. Get all our best tips for hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park, including how to prepare, what to pack, how long you need, and more!

If you’re looking for the best day hike in Rocky Mountain National Park, look no further than the Sky Pond - Emerald Lake Loop! It combines two of Rocky Mountain National Park’s best hikes into one challenging and epic day hike. This loop will take you past several waterfalls, 7 alpine lakes, and even requires some fun scrambling. Learn all about the Sky Pond - Emerald Lake hike, including when to go, what to pack, what to expect, and all our best tips!

Quandary Peak is a great choice for those looking to summit their first 14er in Colorado, or those looking for a relatively easy 14er. While not technically challenging, it’s still not a walk in the park either! It requires proper preparation and acclimation to successfully summit. In this article, learn everything you need to know about hiking Quandary Peak’s East Ridge Route, including how to get there, how crowded it is, what to expect, what to pack, and more.

The Sky Pond hike is one of the best day hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park! You’ll pass by several waterfalls and three gorgeous alpine lakes. Learn about how to hike to Sky Pond in Rocky Mountain National Park, including how to get there, when to hike, what to pack, and more!

The Emerald Lake trail is a quintessential hike in Rocky Mountain National Park and one of the park’s most popular! It takes you past three gorgeous alpine lakes - Nymph, Dream, and Emerald Lakes in a relatively short distance. Learn more about how to hike to Emerald Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park, including how to get there, what to bring, the best time to hike, and more!

The Sirena Ranger Station is the place to go in Corcovado National Park! Surrounded by both primary and secondary forest, this ranger station is the best place in Corcovado to spot wildlife. We’ll go over everything you need to know on how to visit the Sirena Ranger Station on a day tour from Drake Bay, including how much it costs, what to pack, and more!

Nauyaca Falls is one of Costa Rica’s best waterfalls. Located just outside of Dominical along Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast, this two-tiered falls is a popular day trip from Uvita. While truck and horseback tours exist, you can also hike to Nauyaca Falls on an easy trail through the Costa Rican country side. In this post, we’ll go over everything you need to know about hiking to Nauyaca Falls, including how to get there, how much it costs, and what to expect along the way!

Hiking in Manuel Antonio National Park is a must-do for those looking for wildlife in Costa Rica! There are 11 trails that will take you to pristine beaches and gorgeous overlooks. In this article, we go over the best hikes in Manuel Antonio National Park, and which trails to hike to avoid the crowds and spot more wildlife!

The Blue Falls in Bajos del Toro are an amazing hidden gem in Costa Rica. Their milky blue color and mystical rainforest setting make for a truly authentic adventure. In this article, we’ll go over everything you need to know about how to visit the Blue Falls of Costa Rica, including how to get there, how much it costs, and the types of tours to the Blue Falls. We also share how to visit Catarata del Toro, Costa Rica’s tallest waterfall!

The Beehive Trail is one of Acadia’s most popular hikes, known for its iron rung ladders and exposed cliff walks. In this article, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about hiking the Beehive Trail in Acadia to help you decide if this heart-racing trail is something you want to add to your bucketlist!

The Precipice Trail is the best hike in Acadia National Park! One of the famous iron rung routes, it scales the cliffside of Champlain Mountain with help of iron rung ladders, fun scrambles, and cliffside walks with some big exposure. It’s certainly not for everyone. Here, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about hiking the Precipice Trail in Acadia so you can decide if you want to take on this epic New England challenge!

Acadia National Park has no shortage of awesome trails. From seaside strolls to challenging summits to nerve-wracking cliff-side trails, there is something for everyone here. We share some of the best hikes in Acadia National Park, including our favorite iron rung routes like the Precipice Trail and the Beehive, and some hikes around Jordan Pond with incredible views. We also share our best tips for hiking in Acadia to help you prepare for an epic New England adventure.

Iceland is definitely a hiker’s dream, with out of this world landscapes full of volcanos, lava fields, glaciers, waterfalls, color rhyolite mountains, and lush green canyons. Hiking in Iceland is one of the best ways to explore the country, and we’ve rounded up our five favorite Iceland hikes for you to put on your bucketlist! We’ll give you the run down on some of the best hikes in Iceland, showing you what to expect and how to get there so you can plan an epic hiking trip in this incredible country!

Want to know how to get a Half Dome permit? We have everything you need to know! From how to apply to the preseason and daily Half Dome lottery, to how to get a Wilderness Permit and backpack to Half Dome, we got you covered. Plus, we’ll share our best tips for increasing your chances at getting the Half Dome permit!

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!

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 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 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!

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!

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!

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.

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!

Shenandoah National Park is a true gem of the east coast, offering countless opportunities for hiking and exploring. Read on to learn about some of the best hikes in Shenandoah National Park, leading down to cascading waterfalls in the valley and up to panoramic summit views. We will also give you tips to help you plan a perfect Shenandoah National Park itinerary, including the best time to go and where to stay.

Ryan Mountain is one of the best hikes in Joshua Tree National Park! Get epic panoramic views and spot Bighorn sheep along this short 3 mile trail. In this guide, we’ll tell you everything you know to hike Ryan Mountain in Joshua Tree, plus give you our best tips!

The Golden Canyon Gower Gulch Loop trail is one of Death Valley’s best hikes! On a relatively easy day on the trails, you’ll see canyons, badlands, colorful washes, and towering cliff faces. In this article, we’ll go over everything you need to know about the Golden Canyon Gower Gulch hike, including different variations, what to pack, what to expect, and more!