Africa, Wildlife ViewingKariega Game Reserve September 20, 2017 January 5, 2019 itemprop="discussionURL"6A Gem on the Eastern Cape of South Africa Following an incredible few days in and around Cape Town, the …
Africa, Beaches, Wildlife ViewingThe Penguins of Boulders Beach September 18, 2017 December 29, 2019 itemprop="discussionURL"11Boulders Beach Penguins Cape Town and the Western Cape of South Africa is better known for its beaches than for …
National Parks, Road Trips, Western USDriving Through Death Valley September 16, 2017 November 25, 2018 itemprop="discussionURL"7Death Valley National Park Death Valley is a land of superlatives. It holds the distinction as the driest, the lowest, …
Fishing, Guest Posts, Western USFly Fishing Lake Creek, Alaska August 23, 2017 February 9, 2019 itemprop="discussionURL"0Guest Post by Matt Giordano – Resident Fly Fishing Expert Lake Creek For many people, Alaska is a great unknown, …
Beaches, Latin AmericaThe World’s Largest Swimming Pool: San Alfonso del Mar August 22, 2017 December 27, 2018 itemprop="discussionURL"5Of all the countries we’e visited, Chile is probably our favorite. It offers a little bit of everything. Snow-capped mountains, …
National Parks, Western USOne Day in Grand Teton National Park July 25, 2017 July 21, 2019 itemprop="discussionURL"10A Perfect Day in the Tetons After a quick two days in Yellowstone, we headed south to the Tetons for …
HikingLake Itasca – The Source of the Mississippi July 24, 2017 August 27, 2018 itemprop="discussionURL"3Lake Itasca In the “Land of 10,000 Lakes” it takes a lot for one single lake to stand out above …
National Parks, Western USTwo Days in Yellowstone July 10, 2017 June 16, 2020 itemprop="discussionURL"16How to See Yellowstone National Park in Two Days Yellowstone is a huge park (2.2 million acres) and there are …
National Parks, Western USBlacktail Plateau Drive – Yellowstone July 9, 2017 January 6, 2019 itemprop="discussionURL"1Blacktail Plateau Drive Yellowstone is so massive and there are so many incredible views to be had from your car, …
National Parks, Western US, Wildlife ViewingLamar Valley – Yellowstone June 22, 2017 September 2, 2019 itemprop="discussionURL"24Lamar Valley – The Best Wildlife Viewing in Yellowstone People go to Yellowstone for three reasons. 1) Geysers 2) Mountains …
CampingWhy You Should Try Hammock Camping [Sponsored] May 19, 2017 May 19, 2017 itemprop="discussionURL"1You’ve probably been noticing more and more hammocks popping up every time you take a weekend trip out to a …
Cities & Villages, EuropeTwo Days in London May 11, 2017 March 24, 2019 itemprop="discussionURL"5Our road trip through England consisted mostly of quaint English villages and drives through the countryside, but no trip to England …
Hiking, Western USDevil’s Bridge Trail – Sedona May 9, 2017 June 26, 2018 itemprop="discussionURL"2Summary Distance: 1.9 miles out and back from Devil’s Bridge Trail Parking Lot; 4 miles out and back from trail head …
Hiking, Western USCathedral Rock Trail – Sedona May 8, 2017 March 26, 2019 itemprop="discussionURL"7Cathedral Rock Trail – Sedona, AZ If cruising around the red rock formations in a pink jeep sounds too much …
Hiking, Western USBest Hikes Near Lake Tahoe [Sponsored] May 4, 2017 September 12, 2018 itemprop="discussionURL"1Best Hiking Trails Near Lake Tahoe Every year, millions of tourists flock to Lake Tahoe to take advantage of the …
National ParksWhy You Should Visit Denali This Summer April 20, 2017 October 4, 2018 itemprop="discussionURL"0National Parks have never been more popular. In 2016, 325 million people visited the 127 US parks, easily setting the …
National ParksHappy National Park Week April 18, 2017 October 4, 2018 itemprop="discussionURL"5This week, April 15 – 23 is National Park Week. That means that all US national parks will be offering …
Hiking, New EnglandFranconia Ridge Loop April 17, 2017 September 16, 2021 itemprop="discussionURL"7Franconia Ridge Loop (Early Spring) Trail Summary Date: April 15, 2017 Weather: Sunny/45°-65° Mileage: 8.8 miles Time: 6.5 hours Equipment: Microspikes Peakbagging Checklists: NH 4,000 …
Guest Posts, Hiking, Western US5 Best Hiking Trails Near San Diego [Sponsored] April 9, 2017 April 28, 2017 itemprop="discussionURL"4Post by Kristen Metcalf Often referred to as “America’s Finest City,” San Diego is known for its miles of …
Camping, Guest Posts, National Parks, Western USDenali Backcountry: The ultimate wilderness escape April 3, 2017 June 9, 2019 itemprop="discussionURL"8Camping in the Denali Backcountry A guest post by Terry Hammond from Drive and Hike. I stare out of …
Guest Posts, Hiking, Western USGuest Post – Dos Cabezas, Arizona March 20, 2017 May 10, 2017 itemprop="discussionURL"3A guest post by Mitch Stevens from Southwest Discoveries Dos Cabezas – Hiking a Desert Classic After two hours of …
New England, Road TripsMaine Road Trip Itinerary March 19, 2017 April 7, 2020 itemprop="discussionURL"8The Perfect Maine Road Trip Maine is probably the best New England state for a road trip because it’s the …
Europe, Road TripsEngland Road Trip Itinerary March 16, 2017 December 8, 2019 itemprop="discussionURL"14The Perfect One-Week Road Trip Through the South of England England is a small country, so if you aren’t afraid …
Hiking, New EnglandMt. Tecumseh Winter Hike February 26, 2017 January 5, 2019 itemprop="discussionURL"13Mt. Tecumseh – Winter Hike In the quest to hike the 48 4,000-footers of New Hampshire, Mt. Tecumseh is generally …
Hiking, Western USGuest Post: The Nankoweap Trail February 22, 2017 August 4, 2018 itemprop="discussionURL"3Nankoweap Trail –A guest post by Mitch Stevens of Southwest Discoveries Atop a narrow and exposed ledge of Redwall Limestone, …
Cities & Villages, EuropeOne Day in Bath February 20, 2017 July 21, 2019 itemprop="discussionURL"224 Hours in Bath, England Most tourists, when planning a trip to England, focus on London as their primary destination. …
Europe, HikingSeven Sisters Cliffs February 14, 2017 January 6, 2019 itemprop="discussionURL"1The Seven Sisters Cliffs Going to England is a little different than going somewhere like Nepal or Alaska where you’ll constantly …
Asia, Guest Posts, HikingTen Amazing Hikes in the Philippines February 9, 2017 September 21, 2017 itemprop="discussionURL"5Guest Post by Gem Muzones – Co-Founder and Writer @ Travels with a Hobo Best Hikes in the Philippines For …
Cities & Villages, EuropeCastle Combe, England February 8, 2017 August 10, 2019 itemprop="discussionURL"14Castle Combe One of the Most Beautiful Villages in England When we first decided to plan a one-week road trip …
Hiking, New EnglandLake Solitude Winter Hike January 15, 2017 July 10, 2020 itemprop="discussionURL"3Lake Solitude – New Hampshire – Winter Hike Lake Solitude is one of our go-to hikes when we don’t want …
Road Trips, Western USAlaska Road Trip January 8, 2017 August 29, 2019 itemprop="discussionURL"14One-Week Alaska Road Trip Itinerary Alaska is one of the most beautiful and wild states in the US, but since …
Hiking, ReviewsProduct Review: Kahtoola Microspikes January 4, 2017 December 8, 2019 itemprop="discussionURL"10Kahtoola Microspikes Review We’ve always been avid hikers, but it wasn’t until recently that we’ve started to dabble in winter …
Hiking, New EnglandMt. Tom Winter Hike January 3, 2017 September 17, 2021 itemprop="discussionURL"12Mt. Tom in the Winter – New Hampshire Over the last several weeks this winter, we’ve been seeing photos and …
Hiking2016: Year in Review December 30, 2016 December 30, 2016 itemprop="discussionURL"132016 has been taking a lot of heat lately for being one of the worst years in recent memory. In …
HikingOne Year Down November 23, 2016 November 23, 2016 itemprop="discussionURL"2As of today, the first full year of Trails Unblazed is officially in the books and we’re gearing up to …
Hiking, Western USHiking at a Murder Scene November 7, 2016 February 21, 2017 itemprop="discussionURL"3Last year, we spent a long weekend in Estes Park, Colorado, a town just outside of Rocky Mountain National Park. …
Asia, Guest Posts, HikingGokyo Ri November 1, 2016 February 18, 2019 itemprop="discussionURL"4Trek to Gokyo Ri – Nepal -Guest Post by Alyssa Torjesen (Avid hiker and kickball champion) I come up with …
Hiking, Latin AmericaCerro Chato Hike – Costa Rica October 30, 2016 September 2, 2019 itemprop="discussionURL"8Hiking Cerro Chato Trail Summary Elevation: 3,740 ft Distance: 4 miles (out and back) Time: 4-5 hours (out and back) Recommended …
Hiking, Western USLiberty Falls – Chitina, Alaska October 24, 2016 September 2, 2019 itemprop="discussionURL"1Liberty Falls Distance: 3.4 miles (out and back) Here’s a hike that is probably not on anyone’s Alaskan itinerary. If you …
Hiking, National Parks, Western USRoot Glacier Trail – Wrangell St. Elias National Park October 16, 2016 July 5, 2019 itemprop="discussionURL"3Root Glacier Trail Trail Summary Distance: 4 miles (out and back) Time: 1.5 – 2 hours Difficulty: Easy Recommendations: Carry bear …
National Parks, Reviews, Western USFlying Over the Wrangell Mountains with Wrangell Mountain Air October 12, 2016 October 4, 2018 itemprop="discussionURL"11Wrangell Mountain Air Flying in a single-engine airplane over the Wrangell Mountains wasn’t on our agenda when we arrived in …
Road Trips, Western USThe Denali Highway October 4, 2016 July 16, 2018 itemprop="discussionURL"9The Denali Highway – Alaska One of North America’s Most Scenic Roads During our eight-day road trip through Alaska, I …
Hiking, National Parks, Western USThe Savage Alpine Trail – Denali National Park October 2, 2016 July 7, 2024 itemprop="discussionURL"8Savage Alpine Trail – Denali Despite being a massive park, there are only a few marked hiking trails to choose …
Camping, National Parks, Western USSavage River Campground – Denali National Park September 18, 2016 July 23, 2020 itemprop="discussionURL"10Savage River Campground If you want to camp in Denali National Park and would like to drive up to your …
National Parks, Western US, Wildlife ViewingDenali Shuttle Bus September 18, 2016 June 9, 2019 itemprop="discussionURL"22The Denali Shuttle Bus This post is about a very long bus ride…eleven hours to be precise. While that may …
New England, Reviews, Wildlife ViewingCaptain Bill’s Whale Watch – Gloucester, MA August 16, 2016 February 15, 2017 itemprop="discussionURL"2Whale Watch At this point it should be abundantly clear that we are a couple of weirdos who thoroughly enjoy …
Wildlife ViewingBears in the Outer Banks July 26, 2016 July 16, 2018 itemprop="discussionURL"3Alligator River Wildlife Refuge – North Carolina Our weekend trip to North Carolina’s Outer Banks was expected to be a …
New England, Wildlife ViewingBackyard Black Bears July 25, 2016 September 19, 2017 itemprop="discussionURL"8Watching Black Bears at a Stranger’s House in New Hampshire Last week, we had the unexpected pleasure of discovering black …
Camping, Hiking, New EnglandThe Bonds and Mt. Zealand July 1, 2016 August 13, 2020 itemprop="discussionURL"7Hiking the Bonds and Mt. Zealand Two nights. 21 miles. 5 summits. While we didn’t complete the entire Pemi Loop, …
Beaches, Biking, Camping, New EnglandBiking Martha’s Vineyard June 22, 2016 June 25, 2021 itemprop="discussionURL"7Biking Martha’s Vineyard Biking and camping doesn’t seem like the typical Martha’s Vineyard experience, mostly because it isn’t the typical …
Hiking, New EnglandMt. Osceola & East Osceola May 23, 2016 October 3, 2021 itemprop="discussionURL"7Hiking Osceola and East Osceola Now that the majority of the ice has melted, at least on the more southern …
Hiking, New EnglandLake Solitude Hike – New Hampshire April 25, 2016 July 16, 2021 itemprop="discussionURL"5Lake Solitude – NH Mt. Sunapee is primarily known for being a family-friendly ski mountain in Newbury, NH, but Mt. …
Hiking, The CaribbeanMt. Pelee Hike – Martinique April 12, 2016 March 26, 2019 itemprop="discussionURL"7Hiking Mt. Pelee – Martinique Hike Summary Trail: Aileron Summit Elevation: 4,583 feet Elevation Gain: 1,950 feet Difficulty: Moderate Time: 4-5 hours …
Beaches, The CaribbeanMartinique’s Caravelle Peninsula March 4, 2016 January 5, 2019 itemprop="discussionURL"2The Caravelle Peninsula For anyone who read our American’s Guide to Martinique, you know that the highlight of the island …
Beaches, The CaribbeanThe Americans’ Guide to Martinique March 3, 2016 August 17, 2020 itemprop="discussionURL"19The American’s Guide to Martinique We decided to go to Martinique purely because we found insanely cheap tickets direct from …
Hiking, National Parks, Western USDream Lake Winter Hike February 24, 2016 December 8, 2019 itemprop="discussionURL"17Dream Lake Hike – Colorado Dream Lake Trail is the best winter hike in Colorado’s Rocky Mountain National Park. Granted, we’ve …
Hiking, Western US, Wildlife ViewingWinter in Estes Park February 18, 2016 December 8, 2019 itemprop="discussionURL"16Winter in Estes Park, CO On our previous trip out west to Sedona, we rented a Toyota Prius which served …
Hiking, New EnglandArethusa Falls Winter Hike February 15, 2016 December 29, 2020 itemprop="discussionURL"17Arethusa Falls Winter Hike Distance: 3-miles out and back Difficulty: Easy Time: ~2 hours Recommended Gear: Microspikes and/or snowshoes Trail Map: AllTrails …
Hiking, Latin AmericaCosta Rica Honeymoon – La Fortuna January 31, 2016 February 9, 2019 itemprop="discussionURL"8Transfer from Guanacaste to La Fortuna After our three night stay in Guanacaste came to an end, we embarked on …
Beaches, Latin AmericaCosta Rica Honeymoon – Guanacaste January 28, 2016 December 27, 2018 itemprop="discussionURL"3Honeymoon in Guanacaste We’re generally not the types to spend an entire week lounging on the beach. Don’t get me …
Biking, New EnglandBiking Franconia Notch January 18, 2016 September 17, 2021 itemprop="discussionURL"2Biking in Franconia Notch State Park Franconia Notch State Park, located in the heart of New Hampshire’s White Mountains, is a …
National Parks, Western USGrand Canyon January 4, 2016 October 4, 2018 itemprop="discussionURL"13The Grand Canyon Even though the focal point of our short Arizona road trip was Sedona, we couldn’t leave the …
Road Trips, Western USOak Creek Canyon December 18, 2015 September 18, 2021 itemprop="discussionURL"4Oak Creek Canyon – Arizona After spending a couple of days in Sedona we headed north to Flagstaff by way …
Hiking, Western USBest Hikes in Sedona December 17, 2015 September 18, 2021 itemprop="discussionURL"23Two of the Best Day Hikes in Sedona While visiting family in Arizona in May, 2015, we took some time …
Beaches, The CaribbeanSt. Thomas – 48 hours in the Caribbean December 7, 2015 August 17, 2017 itemprop="discussionURL"9St. Thomas, USVI Anyone from New England knows that January is the equivalent of Dante’s ninth circle of hell…except cold. …
New England, Wildlife ViewingMaine Puffin Watch December 2, 2015 October 4, 2018 itemprop="discussionURL"4Puffins in Maine After a three hour drive from Millinocket we arrived at Pemaquid Point, home of Pemaquid Point Light …
Camping, Hiking, New England, Wildlife ViewingKatahdin November 29, 2015 August 31, 2019 itemprop="discussionURL"13Mt. Katahdin – Baxter State Park If you can’t go to the Rockies, go to Mt. Katahdin. At 5,270 ft, …
Camping, Hiking, New England, Wildlife ViewingThe Bold Coast – Maine November 24, 2015 September 18, 2021 itemprop="discussionURL"11Hiking Maine’s Bold Coast Acadia is no secret. The park gets over 2 million visitors per year. The second stop …
Camping, Hiking, National Parks, New EnglandAcadia November 23, 2015 July 5, 2019 itemprop="discussionURL"14Acadia National Park One of the best parts about living in/around Boston (other than Tom Brady) is the ease of …
