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30 Best Gifts for National Parks Lovers | Know someone who loves national parks but don’t know what to get them? This guide to the best national parks gifts will totally help you find the perfect gifts for national park lovers. From candles that smell like national parks to books, clothing, and more, you’ll find the perfect national park gift here. | shedreamsofalpine.com
Read MoreThe 13 Best Great Basin National Park Hikes | Hiking in Great Basin National Park might fly under the radar compared to other more famous national parks, but that means you can find solitude and escape the crowds while exploring the ruggedly beautiful landscape. Hiking Great Basin National Park provides a variety of options to challenge yourself to summit a peak or simply go for a stroll among ancient trees. This park is a hidden gem, and hiking is one of the best ways to explore it! | shedreamsofalpine.com
Read MoreThe Ultimate Guide to White Sands National Park in New Mexico | These beautiful gypsum sand dunes should be high on your traveling bucket list. From hiking, to backcountry camping, to bicycling, to epic photography shots at sunset, there are a lot of fun things to do in White Sands! In this post I detail all you need to know about visiting this breathtaking National Park. | shedreamsofalpine.com
Read MoreThe Top Ten Eastern Sierra Hikes to Add to Your Bucket List | Full of stunning mountain vistas, gorgeous granite formations, beautiful alpine lakes, and wonderful waterfalls, nothing compares to the Eastern Sierra. From short day hikes with alpine lakes to iconic hikes in Yosemite to the highest mountain in the lower 48, this list sums up the Eastern Sierra in my top ten hikes. | shedreamsofalpine.com
Read MoreThe Clouds Rest Hike – Ultimate Trail Guide to one of Yosemite’s Best Hikes | The Clouds Rest trail is one of the best hikes in Yosemite and offers epic views of Half Dome once you reach the summit. Hiking Clouds Rest is an all-day endeavor, and in this post we dive deep into the trip logistics to plan your own successful Clouds Rest day hike in Yosemite National Park. | shedreamsofalpine.com
Read MoreThe Ultimate Guide to Backpacking Isle Royale (in Lake Superior) | Isle Royale National Park is the least visited national park in America, but is the most revisited. Backpacking Isle Royale is an incredible experience, but it is logistically tricky to get to Isle Royale This trail guides breaks down all the details to make it easy to plan your own Isle Royale adventure. | shedreamsofalpine.com
Read More15 Incredible Joshua Tree Hikes to Explore the Desert | Entering Joshua Tree National Park is like landing on another planet – the landscape of rock formations and gnarled Joshua trees is simply otherworldly. To fully explore this crazy cool desert landscape, you’ll want to try one of these 15 amazing Joshua Tree hikes in the park. | shedreamsofalpine.com
Read MoreThe Ultimate John Muir Trail Planning Guide: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know About Hiking the JMT | The John Muir Trail attracts thru-hikers like a magnet to the 211 miles of trail through the stunning alpine scenery of the Sierra Nevada. While hiking the JMT, you will explore the soaring granite walls of Yosemite and the highest point in the lower 48 states on the summit of Mount Whitney. In this guide, you’ll learn everything you need to plan your epic JMT hike. | shedreamsofalpine.com
Read MoreHow To Get Half Dome Permits: Behind the Scenes of the Permit Process & Lottery for Both Day Hiking & Backpacking Half Dome | The Half Dome hike is one of the most popular trails in the US, and by far the most popular hike in Yosemite National Park. However, getting permits can be tricky! In this post, we uncover all the ins-and-outs of grabbing a Half Dome hike permit or Half Dome backpacking permit, so that you’re fully prepared for the process. | shedreamsofalpine.com
Read MoreThe Ultimate Guide to the Epic Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim Hike | The Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim hike is an epic challenge whether you do it as a day hike or a backpacking trip. But if you’re up for the adventure, hiking the Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim takes you to incredible places and offers stunning views that very few visitors to the Grand Canyon get to see. | shedreamsofalpine.com
Read MoreThe Most Amazing Hikes on the East Coast | From the seaside cliffs of Acadia National Park to the stunning peaks of the White Mountains to the towering rock cliffs of the Shawangunks and the Red River Gorge, the east coast is filled with spectacular hikes. This guide covers the very best east coast hikes, including the ultimate thru-hike on the east coast, the Appalachian Trail. | shedreamsofalpine.com
Read More15 Reasons I’m Excited to Hike the John Muir Trail | Hiking the JMT has been a long-time dream of mine ever since I went on my very first backpacking trip up Half Dome in Yosemite. Before I officially hit the trail, I wanted to share with you my top reasons for being excited to hike the JMT. These are largely personal reasons, and I hope you enjoy getting to see a little bit more into my world, what drives me, and what I’m passionate about. | shedreamsofalpine.com
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