Everything to Know About Crawford State Park: Peaceful Camping
If you are looking for a quiet lake with peaceful camping, you’ll love Crawford State Park! This beautiful little park isn’t bursting with activities like some parks, but it’s the perfect place to sit and relax around a fire. With…
Hiking to Ice Lake Colorado: Is the Trail Worth It?
Colorado has some truly stunning alpine lakes. And Ice Lake is definitely one of them. But the Ice Lake Trail is extremely popular and busy, which begs the question…is it really worth it? In short, yes this trail is absolutely…
Hiking to Island Lake Colorado: San Juan’s Most Beautiful Lake!
What if I told you that the most beautiful lake in all of Colorado is a doable day hike? Because Island Lake Colorado is an amazing site and arguably one of the most beautiful alpine lakes. Now, don’t underestimate this…
Everything to Know About Ridgway State Park
Everyone knows that Colorado is a beautiful state filled with beautiful state and national parks. And Ridgway State Park is arguably one of the most beautiful! The alluring San Juan Mountains line the park and the clear lake creates a…
Hiking in Hovenweep National Monument: Beautiful Ruins
Located in Utah, and mere minutes from the Utah-Colorado state line, stands beautiful ruins. These remains are completely un-excavated and how they stand is how they were left. Welcome to Hovenweep National Monument. Within Hovenweep National Monument, there are 6…
A Half Day in Aztec Ruins National Monument
In northern New Mexico there are remains that everyone should visit, even for just a few hours. This place is called Aztec Ruins National Monument and the archaeological site here is incredible. Upon entering the archeological site, you’ll instantly understand…
Mancos State Park: Small but Beautiful!
Mancos State Park may be small, but it is mighty beautiful! With a stunning reservoir for boating, fishing, or hiking around, you’ll love the peaceful water. And with a campground that’s perfect for relaxing, you won’t want to miss Mancos…
Hiking and Camping in Lathrop State Park: Beautiful Views
Everyone who has seen them agrees that the Spanish Peaks are absolutely stunning. Now imagine being able to camp and hike with a view of these stunning peaks? Because at Lathrop State Park, you can! Founded in 1962, Lathrop State…
Sugarite Canyon State Park: A New Mexico Hidden Gem!
Tucked away in the mountains of northern New Mexico sits a state park you’ve probably never heard of, Sugarite Canyon State Park. This park, once reduced to ash and charcoal from a forest fire in 2011, is now beginning to…
Capulin Volcano National Monument: Hiking in a Volcano!
How would you like to spend half a day hiking in and around a volcano? Now, don’t freak out, it’s not an active volcano! But if this sounds like a cool experience, you will love hiking around Capulin Volcano National…
