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A hike in all 50 states: part 11 - Arizona!
I have the goal to hike in all 50 states (I’ve hiked in 32 so far) and I’m highlighting a trail in each state.
⚠️Please make it a priority to leave no trace when exploring this area. Pack out all trash, only park where you’re allowed, be mindful of those around you and be careful to travel on durable surfaces.
📍Trail Details: Soldier’s Pass Trail
- 4.5 miles
- 834 feet of elevation gain
- There is a fee to park here, you can display a Red Rock Pass (which costs $5 a day) or an America the Beautiful Pass
- I recommend parking at the Brin Mesa trailhead if the parking lot is full OR if you want to start before 8am
For more details on visiting Sedona, I have 2 blog posts!
Have you been to Sedona?
#visitsedona #hikingadventures #shehikes #outdoorwomen #seekthetrails #getoutside #hikelife #traillife
I have the goal to hike in all 50 states (I’ve hiked in 32 so far) and I’m highlighting a trail in each state.
⚠️Please make it a priority to leave no trace when exploring this area. Pack out all trash, only park where you’re allowed, be mindful of those around you and be careful to travel on durable surfaces.
📍Trail Details: Soldier’s Pass Trail
- 4.5 miles
- 834 feet of elevation gain
- There is a fee to park here, you can display a Red Rock Pass (which costs $5 a day) or an America the Beautiful Pass
- I recommend parking at the Brin Mesa trailhead if the parking lot is full OR if you want to start before 8am
For more details on visiting Sedona, I have 2 blog posts!
Have you been to Sedona?
#visitsedona #hikingadventures #shehikes #outdoorwomen #seekthetrails #getoutside #hikelife #traillife
If you’re planning a national park trip this year, be sure to pay attention! Here are 4 national parks that are requiring reservations this year.
Save this as a reminder, but this is subject to change. Be sure to carefully read the national park websites before your trip.
🏔️ Rocky Mountains: Timed entry will be required for the Rocky Mountains from May 26th to October 22nd this year.
There are two separate areas to pick from - one for Bear Lake Road and one for the park outside of Bear Lake Road (such as Trail Ridge Road). Bear Lake Road will require reservations from 5am to 6pm, while the rest of the park will only require reservations between 9am and 2pm.
60% of reservations will go on sale May 1st for the month of June, June 1st for the month of July, etc. And the other 40% will go on sale on the day before at 5PM.
🧊 Glacier: This one is a bit complicated and you’ll want to plan ahead. Reservations are needed from May 26th - Sept 10th from 6am to 3pm and you’ll need separate reservations for 4 different areas of the park.
Reservations go on sale March 1st for the month of July, April 1st for the month of August, etc. If you have a trip planned, make sure you log on right away - the June reservations sold out in minutes. More reservations will be released 24 hours in advance.
🌅 Acadia: You need a reservation to drive to the top of Cadillac Mountain from May 24th to October 22nd (no other reservations are required).
Reservations go on sale at 10am 2 days in advance. Be sure you’re ready to pounce, especially if you’re going for sunrise (which you should!). They sell out pretty much instantly.
🏜️ Arches: Timed entry is required at Arches from April 1 - October 31st. They are available 3 months in advance. So June reservations become available March 1st, July reservations are available April 1st, etc. Additional Reservations become available the day before at 6pm.
Reservations are required from 7am to 4pm, but you can enter before 7am without one. Which I recommend anyway to see the sunrise!
Are you planning a visit to any of these parks this year?
#nationalparkgeek #lifeofadventure #nationalparks #nationalparkservice #usatravel #usatrip #allaboutadventures
Save this as a reminder, but this is subject to change. Be sure to carefully read the national park websites before your trip.
🏔️ Rocky Mountains: Timed entry will be required for the Rocky Mountains from May 26th to October 22nd this year.
There are two separate areas to pick from - one for Bear Lake Road and one for the park outside of Bear Lake Road (such as Trail Ridge Road). Bear Lake Road will require reservations from 5am to 6pm, while the rest of the park will only require reservations between 9am and 2pm.
60% of reservations will go on sale May 1st for the month of June, June 1st for the month of July, etc. And the other 40% will go on sale on the day before at 5PM.
🧊 Glacier: This one is a bit complicated and you’ll want to plan ahead. Reservations are needed from May 26th - Sept 10th from 6am to 3pm and you’ll need separate reservations for 4 different areas of the park.
Reservations go on sale March 1st for the month of July, April 1st for the month of August, etc. If you have a trip planned, make sure you log on right away - the June reservations sold out in minutes. More reservations will be released 24 hours in advance.
🌅 Acadia: You need a reservation to drive to the top of Cadillac Mountain from May 24th to October 22nd (no other reservations are required).
Reservations go on sale at 10am 2 days in advance. Be sure you’re ready to pounce, especially if you’re going for sunrise (which you should!). They sell out pretty much instantly.
🏜️ Arches: Timed entry is required at Arches from April 1 - October 31st. They are available 3 months in advance. So June reservations become available March 1st, July reservations are available April 1st, etc. Additional Reservations become available the day before at 6pm.
Reservations are required from 7am to 4pm, but you can enter before 7am without one. Which I recommend anyway to see the sunrise!
Are you planning a visit to any of these parks this year?
#nationalparkgeek #lifeofadventure #nationalparks #nationalparkservice #usatravel #usatrip #allaboutadventures
Replying to @johan_profe Answering one of the biggest questions I got about the W Trek in Patagonia - how much does it cost?
💸 The total for 2 people for 4 nights in the refugios with full room and board (includes breakfast, lunch and dinner), bus tickets to and from Puerto Natales to the park, a ferry at the end of the trek and entry into the national park came out to be $1,744 USD ($872 per person).
Here is the breakdown:
Night 1: El Chileno - $125 per person for the bed with sheets, $88 per person for the food
Night 2: Los Cuernos - $125 per person for the bed with sheets, $124 per person for the food (they charged extra for the meal because it was New Years Eve and they did something special!)
Night 3: Paine Grande - $92 per person for the bed with sheets, $61 per person for the food
Night 4: Gray - $92 per person for the bed with sheets, $61 per person for the food
⛴️ Ferry to return from Paine Grande and end the trek - $30 per person (cash only)
🚌 Bus Tickets on Bus Sur between Puerto Natales and the national park: $10 per person each way. There is also a shuttle between the entry to the park to the actual start of the trek that cost $5 per person (chilean pesos only)
🎟️ Entry ticket into the national park: $49 per person
🥂 Wifi and alcohol are available to purchase at all of the inns for additional fees.
Notes: I felt that Paine Grande and Gray were a lot nicer than the other two even though they are cheaper.
This does not include your travel down to Patagonia. Depending on if you can find a good flight and what your plans are before and after the trek, this can be a wide range of prices.
⛺️ Campgrounds are also offered, so you can save by camping or bringing your own food!
What do you think, is this more or less expensive than you thought?
The costs add up quickly, but I think it’s pretty reasonable when you consider how remote this area is!
#torresdelpaine #travelchile #trekkingchile #patagoniatravel #shehikes #sheadventures #hikingadventures #idhikethat #travelchile #chiletravel
💸 The total for 2 people for 4 nights in the refugios with full room and board (includes breakfast, lunch and dinner), bus tickets to and from Puerto Natales to the park, a ferry at the end of the trek and entry into the national park came out to be $1,744 USD ($872 per person).
Here is the breakdown:
Night 1: El Chileno - $125 per person for the bed with sheets, $88 per person for the food
Night 2: Los Cuernos - $125 per person for the bed with sheets, $124 per person for the food (they charged extra for the meal because it was New Years Eve and they did something special!)
Night 3: Paine Grande - $92 per person for the bed with sheets, $61 per person for the food
Night 4: Gray - $92 per person for the bed with sheets, $61 per person for the food
⛴️ Ferry to return from Paine Grande and end the trek - $30 per person (cash only)
🚌 Bus Tickets on Bus Sur between Puerto Natales and the national park: $10 per person each way. There is also a shuttle between the entry to the park to the actual start of the trek that cost $5 per person (chilean pesos only)
🎟️ Entry ticket into the national park: $49 per person
🥂 Wifi and alcohol are available to purchase at all of the inns for additional fees.
Notes: I felt that Paine Grande and Gray were a lot nicer than the other two even though they are cheaper.
This does not include your travel down to Patagonia. Depending on if you can find a good flight and what your plans are before and after the trek, this can be a wide range of prices.
⛺️ Campgrounds are also offered, so you can save by camping or bringing your own food!
What do you think, is this more or less expensive than you thought?
The costs add up quickly, but I think it’s pretty reasonable when you consider how remote this area is!
#torresdelpaine #travelchile #trekkingchile #patagoniatravel #shehikes #sheadventures #hikingadventures #idhikethat #travelchile #chiletravel
Have you heard of the Architectural Graveyard in San Luis Obispo, CA?
This unique place is on the Polytechnic State University campus. It’s a place where design, engineering and architecture students have a chance to build structures to test out unique designs and types of construction. Some of the structures were built in the 70’s and they are still built every few years to this day. As a former design student, I think this is so cool!
Not only are the structures neat, but the views of the surrounding hills are beautiful too!
⚠️ Unfortunately, many of the structures have been tagged by graffiti. Please do not vandalize this sight. Also pack out all of your trash and respect those around you.
How to Get There:
It’s not immediately obvious how to find this unique place. You’ll need to park on campus. I recommend parking at the Village Structure Drive R3 (it cost me $9). From there, take the paved path over to the Cal Poly Plant Conservatory. Right next to the conservatory, you’ll see Poly Canyon Road (look for a yellow gate). Walk up the road for about a mile and you’ll reach the architectural projects! I logged 3.2 miles round trip.
Would you like to visit this place?
#visitcalifornia #sheexplores #sanluisobispo #uniqueplaces #shetravels #explorecalifornia
This unique place is on the Polytechnic State University campus. It’s a place where design, engineering and architecture students have a chance to build structures to test out unique designs and types of construction. Some of the structures were built in the 70’s and they are still built every few years to this day. As a former design student, I think this is so cool!
Not only are the structures neat, but the views of the surrounding hills are beautiful too!
⚠️ Unfortunately, many of the structures have been tagged by graffiti. Please do not vandalize this sight. Also pack out all of your trash and respect those around you.
How to Get There:
It’s not immediately obvious how to find this unique place. You’ll need to park on campus. I recommend parking at the Village Structure Drive R3 (it cost me $9). From there, take the paved path over to the Cal Poly Plant Conservatory. Right next to the conservatory, you’ll see Poly Canyon Road (look for a yellow gate). Walk up the road for about a mile and you’ll reach the architectural projects! I logged 3.2 miles round trip.
Would you like to visit this place?
#visitcalifornia #sheexplores #sanluisobispo #uniqueplaces #shetravels #explorecalifornia
A hike in all 50 states: part 10 - Washington!
I have the goal to hike in all 50 states (I’ve hiked in 32 so far) and I’m highlighting a trail in each state.
I will never get over the views on this trail! It just blew me away.
Please leave no trace when you visit! That includes staying on the trails, cleaning up after your pets, not picking or trampling wildflowers, never feeding wildlife and respecting those around you.
📍Trail Details: Maple Pass Loop, partially in North Cascades National Park
- 7.4 miles
- 2,191 feet of elevation gain
- Rated hard
- There is a $5 day use fee for the national forests in Oregon and Washington. They also have an annual pass for $30 or you can also display your America the Beautiful Pass.
For more details on visiting the North Cascades, check out my blog post!
Have you visited the North Cascades yet?
#hikewashington #shehikes #seekthetrails #hikingadventures
I have the goal to hike in all 50 states (I’ve hiked in 32 so far) and I’m highlighting a trail in each state.
I will never get over the views on this trail! It just blew me away.
Please leave no trace when you visit! That includes staying on the trails, cleaning up after your pets, not picking or trampling wildflowers, never feeding wildlife and respecting those around you.
📍Trail Details: Maple Pass Loop, partially in North Cascades National Park
- 7.4 miles
- 2,191 feet of elevation gain
- Rated hard
- There is a $5 day use fee for the national forests in Oregon and Washington. They also have an annual pass for $30 or you can also display your America the Beautiful Pass.
For more details on visiting the North Cascades, check out my blog post!
Have you visited the North Cascades yet?
#hikewashington #shehikes #seekthetrails #hikingadventures
This is day 5 of the W Trek in Torres Del Paine National Park, in Patagonia Chile.
To recap - we hiked 50 miles in 5 days and stayed in 4 different inns along the way. On our last day, we hiked backwards to the previous inn to catch the ferry across the lake and end our trek.
We then took the bus back to Puerto Natales and drove into Argentina the next day!
Next up, I’m planning to share a cost breakdown of the W Trek. Let me know if you have any questions about the costs, the hike, or anything else, and I’ll do my best to answer.
Scroll back to my previous videos if you missed the previous days.
Would you like to hike the W Trek someday?
#torresdelpaine #wtrek #visitpatagonia #shehikes #travelchile
To recap - we hiked 50 miles in 5 days and stayed in 4 different inns along the way. On our last day, we hiked backwards to the previous inn to catch the ferry across the lake and end our trek.
We then took the bus back to Puerto Natales and drove into Argentina the next day!
Next up, I’m planning to share a cost breakdown of the W Trek. Let me know if you have any questions about the costs, the hike, or anything else, and I’ll do my best to answer.
Scroll back to my previous videos if you missed the previous days.
Would you like to hike the W Trek someday?
#torresdelpaine #wtrek #visitpatagonia #shehikes #travelchile
These tips are based on the way I love to explore the parks, but I also want to say that any way that you decide to explore is valid, as long as you leave no trace. 💙
#nationalparkgeek #nationalparks #usatravel #outdoortravel #nationalparks #radparks #nationalparklover #nationalparklife #nationalparksusa #findyourpark #publiclands #keepitwild
#nationalparkgeek #nationalparks #usatravel #outdoortravel #nationalparks #radparks #nationalparklover #nationalparklife #nationalparksusa #findyourpark #publiclands #keepitwild
This is day 4 of hiking the W trek in Torres Del Paine National Park in Patagonia, Chile!
This day had the WORST wind, but luckily the wind wasn’t bad when we later walked over two very long suspension bridges (straight out of Indiana Jones).
How would you feel about walking on a suspension bridge 100s of feet in the air?
#torresdelpaine #travelchile #trekkingchile #patagoniatravel #shehikes #sheadventures #getoutdoors #hikingadventures #idhikethat #travelchile #chiletravel #lifeofadventure
This day had the WORST wind, but luckily the wind wasn’t bad when we later walked over two very long suspension bridges (straight out of Indiana Jones).
How would you feel about walking on a suspension bridge 100s of feet in the air?
#torresdelpaine #travelchile #trekkingchile #patagoniatravel #shehikes #sheadventures #getoutdoors #hikingadventures #idhikethat #travelchile #chiletravel #lifeofadventure
A hike in all 50 states: part 9 - California!
I have the goal to hike in all 50 states (I’ve hiked in 32 so far) and I’m highlighting a trail in each state.
This was my favorite trail in Death Valley. You hike up in the wash of a golden canyon and have fantastic views at the end!
📍Trail Details: Desolation Canyon, Death Valley National Park
- 3.6 miles, 770 ft of elevation gain, rated moderate
- Not well marked and no cell reception, download offline maps before you go
#sheexplores #idhikethat #shehikes #californiahiking #californiaadventure #nationalparksusa #nationalparklove #deathvalley #womenoutdoors #visitcalifornia
I have the goal to hike in all 50 states (I’ve hiked in 32 so far) and I’m highlighting a trail in each state.
This was my favorite trail in Death Valley. You hike up in the wash of a golden canyon and have fantastic views at the end!
📍Trail Details: Desolation Canyon, Death Valley National Park
- 3.6 miles, 770 ft of elevation gain, rated moderate
- Not well marked and no cell reception, download offline maps before you go
#sheexplores #idhikethat #shehikes #californiahiking #californiaadventure #nationalparksusa #nationalparklove #deathvalley #womenoutdoors #visitcalifornia
A hike in all 50 states: part 8 - New Mexico!
I have the goal to hike in all 50 states (I’ve hiked in 32 so far) and I’m highlighting a trail in each state.
I really enjoyed exploring Santa Fe, Taos and the surrounding areas back in 2021 - it’s an area I would love to return to!
Please leave no trace when exploring this area - pack out ALL trash, keep soap out of the hot springs, stay on designated trails, respect those around you and download offline maps to be prepared.
Fun Fact: This is right next to the Valles Caldera, which is one of the three supervolcanoes in the US! (the other two are Yellowstone and Long Valley, CA)
📍Trail Details: McCauley Hot Springs, Jemez Springs, New Mexico
- 3.5 miles, 839 feet of elevation gain, rated moderate
- About 1.5 hours from both Albuquerque and Santa Fe
Have you ever hiked out to a natural hot spring?
#sheexplores #idhikethat #shehikes #landofenchantment #visitnewmexico #womenwhohike #womenoutdoors #girlsoutdoors #outdooradventures #hikingadventures
I have the goal to hike in all 50 states (I’ve hiked in 32 so far) and I’m highlighting a trail in each state.
I really enjoyed exploring Santa Fe, Taos and the surrounding areas back in 2021 - it’s an area I would love to return to!
Please leave no trace when exploring this area - pack out ALL trash, keep soap out of the hot springs, stay on designated trails, respect those around you and download offline maps to be prepared.
Fun Fact: This is right next to the Valles Caldera, which is one of the three supervolcanoes in the US! (the other two are Yellowstone and Long Valley, CA)
📍Trail Details: McCauley Hot Springs, Jemez Springs, New Mexico
- 3.5 miles, 839 feet of elevation gain, rated moderate
- About 1.5 hours from both Albuquerque and Santa Fe
Have you ever hiked out to a natural hot spring?
#sheexplores #idhikethat #shehikes #landofenchantment #visitnewmexico #womenwhohike #womenoutdoors #girlsoutdoors #outdooradventures #hikingadventures
Have you been to @thefloridakeys ?
I visited last March and had a great time road tripping all around the various islands!
Here are the highlights that I recommend for a 6 day road trip from Miami to Key West:
(find the full guide on my blog!)
Day 1: Key Largo and Islamorada
- John Pennekamp State Park (great for kayaking or snorkeling)
- Rain Barrel Artisan Village
- Islamorada Brewery and Distillery
Day 2: Marathon
- Turtle Hospital
- Key Fisheries
- Seven Mile Pedestrian Bridge
- Bahia Honda State Park
- No Name Pub
Day 3: Lower Keys
- Baby’s Coffee
- Kayaking with Get Up and Go
- South of the Seven
Days 4-5: Key West
- Hemingway House
- Cuban Coffee Queen
- Kermit’s Key lime pie
- Watch the sunset
- Butterfly House
- Water adventures such as jet skiing, a dolphin watch/snorkel tour, parasailing or a sunset sail
Day 6: Dry Tortugas National Park
- Take a ferry or sea plane out to Dry Tortugas National Park (be sure to book far in advance)
*some activities hosted in 2022. Opinions my own
#floridakeys #adventuretravel #floridaoutdoors #floridaexplored #sheexplores #visitflorida
I visited last March and had a great time road tripping all around the various islands!
Here are the highlights that I recommend for a 6 day road trip from Miami to Key West:
(find the full guide on my blog!)
Day 1: Key Largo and Islamorada
- John Pennekamp State Park (great for kayaking or snorkeling)
- Rain Barrel Artisan Village
- Islamorada Brewery and Distillery
Day 2: Marathon
- Turtle Hospital
- Key Fisheries
- Seven Mile Pedestrian Bridge
- Bahia Honda State Park
- No Name Pub
Day 3: Lower Keys
- Baby’s Coffee
- Kayaking with Get Up and Go
- South of the Seven
Days 4-5: Key West
- Hemingway House
- Cuban Coffee Queen
- Kermit’s Key lime pie
- Watch the sunset
- Butterfly House
- Water adventures such as jet skiing, a dolphin watch/snorkel tour, parasailing or a sunset sail
Day 6: Dry Tortugas National Park
- Take a ferry or sea plane out to Dry Tortugas National Park (be sure to book far in advance)
*some activities hosted in 2022. Opinions my own
#floridakeys #adventuretravel #floridaoutdoors #floridaexplored #sheexplores #visitflorida
This is day three of hiking the W Trek in Torres Del Paine National Park, Patagonia, Chile!
We hiked from Los Cuernos to Paine Grande and hiked up into the French Valley along the way. It was our longest day of hiking at just over 13 miles (it was supposed to be 16 miles but we didn’t go all the way to the top of the French Valley).
It was soooo windy and we had a couple of scary moments where the wind was trying to blow us away on a beach and on a suspension bridge.
How do you feel about wind while hiking? Do you hate it or think it’s kind of fun? I’m definitely not a fan but had to get used to it over the course of the trek. I think I’m a lot more comfortable with it now haha.
#torresdelpaine #travelchile #trekkingchile #patagoniatravel #shehikes #sheadventures #getoutdoors #hikingadventures #idhikethat
We hiked from Los Cuernos to Paine Grande and hiked up into the French Valley along the way. It was our longest day of hiking at just over 13 miles (it was supposed to be 16 miles but we didn’t go all the way to the top of the French Valley).
It was soooo windy and we had a couple of scary moments where the wind was trying to blow us away on a beach and on a suspension bridge.
How do you feel about wind while hiking? Do you hate it or think it’s kind of fun? I’m definitely not a fan but had to get used to it over the course of the trek. I think I’m a lot more comfortable with it now haha.
#torresdelpaine #travelchile #trekkingchile #patagoniatravel #shehikes #sheadventures #getoutdoors #hikingadventures #idhikethat
A hike in all 50 states: part 7 - Utah!
I have the goal to hike in all 50 states (I’ve hiked in 32 so far) and I’m highlighting a trail in each state.
I’ve done a lot of hiking in Utah but this is definitely one trail that stands out! I had so much discovering hidden arches and exploring between these towering, orange rock faces.
⚠️ It is SO important to be aware of cryptobiotic soil if you’re hiking in Arches or in the desert. This soil crust is made up of living organisms and prevents erosion. It is very fragile and it can take many years for the crust to recover from one footstep. Along with being careful not to bust the crust, be sure to pack out all trash, bring plenty of water and be respectful of other visitors.
📍Trail Details: Fiery Furnace, Arches National Park
- A permit is required and can be obtained at recreation.gov up to a week in advance
- After reserving a permit, all hikers must watch an orientation video at the visitor center the day before or the day of
- Mileage may vary because you can choose your own adventure! But typically, about 2 miles, 500 ft of elevation gain and moderate
- If you can’t get a self-guided permit or would rather explore with a guide, ranger-led hikes are also offered here!
#hikeutah #archesnationalpark #shehikes
I have the goal to hike in all 50 states (I’ve hiked in 32 so far) and I’m highlighting a trail in each state.
I’ve done a lot of hiking in Utah but this is definitely one trail that stands out! I had so much discovering hidden arches and exploring between these towering, orange rock faces.
⚠️ It is SO important to be aware of cryptobiotic soil if you’re hiking in Arches or in the desert. This soil crust is made up of living organisms and prevents erosion. It is very fragile and it can take many years for the crust to recover from one footstep. Along with being careful not to bust the crust, be sure to pack out all trash, bring plenty of water and be respectful of other visitors.
📍Trail Details: Fiery Furnace, Arches National Park
- A permit is required and can be obtained at recreation.gov up to a week in advance
- After reserving a permit, all hikers must watch an orientation video at the visitor center the day before or the day of
- Mileage may vary because you can choose your own adventure! But typically, about 2 miles, 500 ft of elevation gain and moderate
- If you can’t get a self-guided permit or would rather explore with a guide, ranger-led hikes are also offered here!
#hikeutah #archesnationalpark #shehikes