America’s national parks are getting busier each year. And it can be challenging at times to escape the crowds. During my road trip to visit all of them, I typically found myself enjoying the least crowded national parks the most. It was those moments of solitude that I look back on with some of the…
5 Epic Alaska Hiking & Backpacking Adventures (+ Packing Tips!)
Alaska is jam packed with incredible hiking trails and opportunities for backpacking. I know it’s kind of cliche, but Alaska really does have an untamed wildness about it… and the state has some of the most rugged landscapes in the world. In saying that, you don’t have to be Bear Grylls to have your own…
The 15 Most Underrated National Parks in America
In 2017 my husband and I took a road trip to all the US national parks. We set off thinking we knew exactly which parks would be the best and which parks would be just so-so. Mother Nature has a funny way of tricking us… because boy did she prove me wrong for some of…
Unforgettable Scenic Flight Over Grand Teton & Yellowstone National Parks
Imagine flying over one of your favorite mountain ranges in the world… I was recently lucky enough to get the chance to do just that, with a scenic flight over Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks with Fly Jackson Hole. It was an unforgettable experience, to say the least. Do you know what was even…
America’s National Parks – Ranked Best to Worst
Most articles ranking America’s National Parks are based on other people’s impressions and not necessarily from the experience of the author. That’s because it’s quite the feat to travel to every single national park in one consecutive trip, AND manage to document one’s impressions along the way. That’s where we come in! In 2017, my…
Winter California Road Trip – Redwoods and Yosemite
I recently took an epic winter road trip to two of California’s most beautiful parks – Redwoods and Yosemite. I hiked some of my favorite trails, took way to many photos and also put together a video of my adventures (see below!) I teamed up with Nature Valley on this trip, because they (like myself) believe that…
A Guide to Gates of the Arctic National Park
Today I am sharing a guide to Gates of the Arctic National Park, including hiking tips, photography ideas and fun facts. As part of our 59 National Parks Road Trip, we have been sharing mini guides to each of the parks on the Evolve website. Click here to check out the rest of the guides! A Guide to…
Mini Guide to Lake Clark National Park
Lake Clark was one of my favorite national parks during my road trip to all of them in 2017. I loved it so much that I returned the following year for another backcountry adventure. In this blog post, you will find a mini-guide to exploring Alaska’s Lake Clark National Park. Including hiking tips, itinerary ideas,…
Exploring Bear Country in Katmai National Park, Alaska
Exploring Bear Country in Katmai National Park, Alaska We soar above the wild and rugged Alaskan terrain of Katmai National Park and Preserve. It’s my first time in a float plane and I am surprised at how smooth the ride is considering its tiny size. We land on vibrant aquamarine Naknek Lake and instantly spot…
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Guide
As part of our 59 National Parks Road Trip, we have been sharing mini guides to each of the parks on the Drink Evolve website. Click here to check out the rest of the guides! Below I share with you our guide to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, including hiking tips, itinerary ideas and fun facts….