The Mayan ruins, located just outside of the small city of Palenque, are found in the southern state of Chiapas, Mexico. The site was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. The ruins are held within the Parque Nacional de Palenque (or Palenque National Park). A National Park that covers an area of 1,780 […]
The Cascadas de Agua Azul are in Chiapas, Mexico’s southernmost state. The falls are the main feature of the Parque Natural (or Natural Park). I will cover in this complete guide the easiest way to access these magical blue waters. The park is the halfway point between Palenque and the small mountain town of Ocosingo. […]
Visitors in Mexico’s southern state of Chiapas should not miss the chance to see the breathtaking turquoise waters of Cascadas El Chiflón. Cascadas El Chiflón are not far from the Guatemalan border. They’re about 45 minutes west of the small city of Comitán de Domínguez. If you’re in San Cristóbal de las Casas then all […]
The city of Oaxaca de Juarez, or simply Oaxaca, is the largest city and the capital of the Mexican state that holds the same name and designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The “de Juarez” was added in 1872, to honor the local, Benito Juarez, who became president of Mexico and held office for […]
Big Sky Resort is in Big Sky, Montana, 72 kilometers (45 miles) south of Bozeman on highway 191. It’s another 80 kilometers (50 miles) north of West Yellowstone. The resort is in the northern Rocky Mountains. This creates unique conditions that provide more than 400 inches of snow annually. Big Sky opened in 1973, by […]
Glacier National Park is the crown jewel of the National Park system! It’s actually the first ever International Peace Park, around the globe, sharing its borders with Waterton National Park. Half of the park is located across the northern US border, in Canada. Glacier National has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage site and a […]
Longs Peak is a relentless class 3 fourteener climb. Featured in Rocky Mountain National Park, northwest of Boulder, Colorado. It is the perfect introduction to mountaineering. Longs Peak was the most tenacious mountain that I’ve summited. This mountain is relentless, and it keeps coming through the entire climb. Longs Peak soars over Rocky Mountain […]
The Shoshone Falls are roughly three miles northeast of Twin Falls, Idaho and often get referred to as ”Niagara of the west.” The falls are located in the middle of the desert in the front range plains of the Idaho mountains. The river has carved a stunning canyon, tucked away, hidden within the Idaho plains. […]
The Cosmos Mystery area is outside of Mount Rushmore in Keystone, South Dakota. It’s only a short 15-minute drive from Mount Rushmore. The cost of entry for adults is $12 per person and $6 per kid ages 5-11. Children ages 0-4 get in for free. Stop in for a quick break when coming from Deadwood […]
The Sacagawea Peak Trail services four peaks outside of Bozeman, Montana. It’s next to the Fairy Lake Trailhead in the Bridger Mountain Range. I came here to hike the 5.2-mile, out and back, Sacagawea Peak Trail. I summited three peaks after a quick stop at the lake, for a total of 8.71-miles roundtrip. Fairy Lake […]
Hey! I’m Nicholas, I was born in Anchorage, Alaska but raised in Denver, Colorado. I spent my career as a bartender, but when Covid hit I knew I’d had enough. I quit my job, sold everything I own, and decided to travel the world! Join me as I backpack around the globe, hitting up bucket list destinations while discovering the hidden gems found off the beaten track!
