Chasing Fall at these 10 National ParksHere is a quick breakdown of 10 National Parks nationwide known for stunning fall colors! Do note that the times are historical estimates, and you'll want to do some research on the specific places, as the weather plays a big role in when colors change. 1. Great Smoky Mountains National Park (Tennessee/North Carolina)
2. Rocky Mountain National Park (Colorado)
3. Acadia National Park (Maine)
4. Shenandoah National Park (Virginia)
5. Glacier National Park (Montana)
6. Yosemite National Park (California)
7. Zion National Park (Utah)
8. Cuyahoga Valley National Park (Ohio)
9. Mount Rainier National Park (Washington)
10. Grand Teton National Park (Wyoming)
Gear CornerThe REI Labor Day Sale continues until September 2. I highlighted 15 items that caught my eye. You can also shop the sale here on your own! Recent Articles You May Have MissedEasy Camping Breakfast Ideas Driving the rugged Denali Highway Exploring Nevada's Cathedral Gorge State Park Hiking the surreal Trail of Ten Falls in Oregon |
Alec is a landscape photographer and outdoors storyteller with a zeal for pushing boundaries in the wild. He enjoys hiking, backpacking, and visiting remote places, allowing him to photograph locations the rest of the world shies away from. In addition, Alec loves to write about his travels and craft articles that help educate and inspire others to find their joy in nature.
I returned from eight days in Ireland last weekend and thankfully only had two days of jetlag to overcome. It was an unbelievable experience. We saw castles, coastlines, lakes, and cliffs, and ate and drank our way through the country's southern half. This was my second time across the pond and I fell more in love with the country. It's an easy place to travel to and has fantastic amenities, food, and more. 7 Things To Mention About Ireland 1. The roads couldn't be narrower This isn't an...
Happiest of May to you all. The snow is melting, and backpacking trips are getting closer and closer. I wanted to create a gear guide to help those of you who plan to spend some nights under the stars. This is more or less everythign that I carry and recommend carrying. Usually, my pack weighs around 40-45 pounds which is under the 25% mark of my body weight. That's a good threshold to stay around as going over it can start to wear you down. Feel free to ask me any questions and I'll and my...
I'm constantly reminded of the beautiful places Earth has to offer. In early April, I had a chance to spend nine days on Kauai with my fiancée's family, and my gosh, that place is amazing. Its unique microclimates, lush vs dry landscapes, and majestic coastlines make it a 'must-visit' in my book. (Stay tuned for next week's newsletter on how to visit and things to do.) But you also don't have to fly 3,000 miles to see beauty. You can walk the neighborhood as spring blooms unfold, or stroll in...