Wind Cave National Park is near the town of Hot Springs, South Dakota. The National Park is home to two different worlds. Above ground is the largest thriving natural mixed grass prairie in the US. Below ground is the world’s seventh longest cave. It’s the third longest cave in the US. At the time of […]
I combined the hike of Grotto Falls Trail with Palisade Falls Trail. About an hour drive south of Bozeman, it made for an excellent 3.5-mile afternoon hike. The Grotto Falls Trail is a heavily trafficked 2.4-mile, out and back trail that features wild flowers and a waterfall. Grotto Falls is an easy hike that is […]
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 […]
Triple Tree Trail is about 10 minutes south of Bozeman, Montana. This is a heavily trafficked, out and back, trail. A trail featuring various wildflowers, sweeping views of the Gallatin Valley, and wildlife. Getting here can be difficult if you don’t have a car, as no public transportation services the area. Instead, if you have […]
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 […]
Deadwood is a small town in the Black Hills of South Dakota in the northern central United States. It’s often recognized for a colorful history. The city of Deadwood, and the region of the Black Hills, are famous for being a major stomping ground in the Wild West. Immerse oneself in history. Walk down the […]
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 […]
Lava Lake Trail is a 6-mile heavily trafficked out and back trail that leads to a stunning lake surrounded by the Spanish Peaks. The lake is in the Gallatin National Forest near the Gallatin Gateway in Montana. Rated as moderate, this trail features wildflowers. The trail includes a beautiful lake surrounded by the Spanish Peaks. […]
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!
