Park Point, at 8,572 feet, is the highest elevation in Mesa Verde National Park. To reach the summit, hikers follow a short 1/2-mile out-and-back trail with about 50 feet of elevation gain. The trail begins and ends at the same trailhead (37.28038, -108.46149), located off Mesa Top Ruins Road, the park’s main scenic drive. […]
The Swelter Shelter Petroglyphs are situated along Cub Creek Road (40.43749, -109.29257), about one mile from the Quarry Visitor Center in Dinosaur National Monument. The site is easily accessible, requiring just a short walk of 400 feet round-trip. At Swelter Shelter, you can view a variety of petroglyphs and pictographs created by the Fremont […]
The Soda Butte/Lamar River Trailhead is nestled in the stunning Lamar Valley of Yellowstone National Park. From this trailhead, you can embark on various adventures, including the Lamar River Trail, Specimen Ridge Trail, Cache Creek Trail, and Miller Creek Trail. All of these trails begin and end at the same point (44.86933, -110.16635), right […]
Trout Lake Trail is a 1.2-mile out-and-back hike in Yellowstone National Park, featuring about 150 feet of elevation gain. The trail begins and ends at the same trailhead (44.89912, -110.12312), located in Lamar Valley, approximately 1.5 miles south of Pebble Creek Campground on the Northeast Entrance Road, and three miles north of the Lamar […]
The Two Ribbons Trail in Yellowstone National Park is an easy 0.7-mile boardwalk loop with virtually no elevation gain, making it accessible for all visitors. This scenic hike winds through conifer trees along the Madison River, with interpretive signs along the way that provide additional information about the area. The trail has two starting […]
This year, during our trip to Yellowstone National Park, we discovered the trailhead for Harlequin Lake and decided to explore it. The Harlequin Lake Trail is a one-mile out-and-back hike with about 120 feet of elevation gain, starting and ending at the same trailhead. The trailhead is between West Yellowstone and Madison Junction (44.64039, […]
This year, during our trip to Yellowstone National Park, we revisited the West Thumb Geyser Basin and discovered the trailhead for Duck Lake, so we decided to explore it. The Duck Lake Trail is a one-mile out-and-back hike with about 170 feet of elevation gain, starting and ending at the same trailhead. The trailhead […]
On our way to explore the Mammoth Springs area of Yellowstone National Park, we noticed a sign for Sheepeater Cliff and were intrigued by the name, so we decided to stop and take a look. After a short drive, we arrived at a small parking lot and were greeted by this geological wonder. Sheepeater […]
We were looking for a nice little boondocking spot for a couple of weeks before our trip to Grand Teton National Park and Cliff Creek was the perfect fit. This camping area is located in the Bridger-Teton National Forest on Forest Road 30530 near Hoback, Wyoming. The forest service also manages the area. Campsites […]
Last Year during our trip to Grand Teton National Park, Jamey was eager to hike Inspiration Point and Cascade Canyon. Unfortunately, our packed schedule left us without time for those hikes. This year we had a much more relaxing trip and made sure to make the trek to the canyon. If you take the […]
