Encouraging women to try adventurous travel
The Gaviota Coast is a largely undeveloped rugged coastline that features exposed rock and cliffs into the ocean. It’s gorgeous. A section of the mountains dips down, which the highway goes through. Since it is a low point on this mountain range, wind squeezes through …
After driving the 4+ hours to get to Death Valley, you might want to get out and stretch your legs. For this I recommend the Golden Canyon Hike. The Golden Canyon Hike is a bit of a choose-your-own-adventure where you can decide how long you …
We visited Death Valley National Park and Badwater Basin for the first time this winter. The days were short, but with only a few people in the park, we got to explore so many areas in a single weekend. The temperature was chilly, especially when …
Canyonlands is the lesser visited sister to Arches National Park. Both are located in Utah, north of Moab and show the dynamic range of results that erosion has on the desert environment. I’ll be honest and say that if I only had one day in …
Delicate Arch is a stunning piece of art in its own right. Delicate Arch at sunrise will actually knock your socks off. Yes, it’s still dark when you wake up. Yes, the trailhead is deep into Arches National Park. And yes, it’s a mile or …
Originally the main entrance to Machu Picchu, the Sun Gate lies on the original Inca Trail. Those who hike the Inca Trail will enter Machu Picchu from this location. For everyone else, this hike is an alternative way to connect with the Inca trail and …
Machu Picchu sits deep in the Peruvian mountains. Instead of making a beeline to the site, consider alternative methods to round out your experience. The Inca Trail is a famous route that will allow you to reach Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate. There are …
As part of our 5 day, 4 night Salkantay Trek, the first day included the Humantay Lake Hike. This was a conditioning hike that served several purposes. First, it allowed us to take a few hours to get accustomed to the high elevation. Second, explored a …
It was a gorgeous clear day, we thought would be perfect for flightseeing. But without the clouds, the wind picked up and made it impossible to flightsee. I was bummed, but we regrouped and ended up back at Adventure 60 North for recommendations. Adventure 60 …
The Tonsina Point Hike, just south of Seward is a delightful little hike to uninhabited points of Alaska. The hike leads to a secluded black sand beach. Beyond the Tonsina Point Hike, you can reach Caines Head State Recreation Area. Highly recommend this hike on …
When I saw images of Rio Celeste online, while researching Costa Rica, I was blown away by the color. Yes, it was a bit out of the way, but look at it!! It was on the “maybe” list for a long time until Rebecca found …
Rebecca and I were both a little nervous about the Cerro Chato hike. We did extensive research and found mixed reviews on the difficulty, which is how we decided to allow ourselves 3 hours each way and no rushing whatsoever. The morning of the hike, …