Backpacking, Colorado, Hiking, National Forests, National Parks & Monuments, State Parks, Rocky Mountain National Park, Roosevelt National Forest, United States

A Hidden Gem: Backpacking to Mirror Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park

Every year when planning for my Rocky Mountain National Park wilderness campsite permits, I like to look off the beaten path of the crazy busy east side. This year the choice was Mirror Lake, one of the park's northernmost alpine lakes. With plans filling July and August, I decided to make the journey to Mirror… Continue reading A Hidden Gem: Backpacking to Mirror Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park

Backpacking, Hiking, National Parks & Monuments, State Parks, United States, Wyoming, Yellowstone National Park

The Grand (Mis)Adventure: Day 6 – Backpacking the North Shore of Shoshone Lake & Shoshone Geyser Basin

"The Grand (Mis)Adventure" is a blog series chronicling my fourteen-day-turned-seven-day adventure in July 2025 through the rugged, awe-inspiring northwestern corner of Wyoming. From hiking and backpacking along the Continental Divide to paddle boarding on alpine lakes and camping under the stars, I’ll be sharing the highs, challenges, and misadventures from my summer vacation that didn't… Continue reading The Grand (Mis)Adventure: Day 6 – Backpacking the North Shore of Shoshone Lake & Shoshone Geyser Basin

Backpacking, Hiking, National Parks & Monuments, State Parks, United States, Wyoming, Yellowstone National Park

The Grand (Mis)Adventure: Day 5 – Backpacking to Shoshone Lake

"The Grand (Mis)Adventure" is a blog series chronicling my fourteen-day-turned-seven-day adventure in July 2025 through the rugged, awe-inspiring northwestern corner of Wyoming. From hiking and backpacking along the Continental Divide to paddle boarding on alpine lakes and camping under the stars, I’ll be sharing the highs, challenges, and misadventures from my summer vacation that didn't… Continue reading The Grand (Mis)Adventure: Day 5 – Backpacking to Shoshone Lake

Camping, National Parks & Monuments, State Parks, United States, Wyoming, Yellowstone National Park

The Grand (Mis)Adventure: Day 4 – Old Faithful, Black Sand Basin, & West Thumb Geyser Basin

"The Grand (Mis)Adventure" is a blog series chronicling my fourteen-day-turned-seven-day adventure in July 2025 through the rugged, awe-inspiring northwestern corner of Wyoming. From hiking and backpacking along the Continental Divide to paddle boarding on alpine lakes and camping under the stars, I’ll be sharing the highs, challenges, and misadventures from my summer vacation that didn't… Continue reading The Grand (Mis)Adventure: Day 4 – Old Faithful, Black Sand Basin, & West Thumb Geyser Basin

Activities, Camping, Grand Teton National Park, Hiking, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Memorial Parkway, National Parks & Monuments, State Parks, United States, Wyoming, Yellowstone National Park

The Grand (Mis)Adventure: Day 3 -Amphitheater Lake Hike in Grand Teton National Park

"The Grand (Mis)Adventure" is a blog series chronicling my fourteen-day-turned-seven-day adventure in July 2025 through the rugged, awe-inspiring northwestern corner of Wyoming. From hiking and backpacking along the Continental Divide to paddle boarding on alpine lakes and camping under the stars, I’ll be sharing the highs, challenges, and misadventures from my summer vacation that didn't… Continue reading The Grand (Mis)Adventure: Day 3 -Amphitheater Lake Hike in Grand Teton National Park