Acadia Mountain lies on the less visited western side of Mount Desert Island and was the perfect morning hike before hitting the road to beat the...
Acadia Mtn: A Beautiful Little Jaunt to End Our Acadia Vacation
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National Parks
Mansell Mtn: A Quiet Acadia Gem on an Overcast Day
After a stressful few months at work, Cawlin and I decided to go to Acadia National Park for a long weekend getaway with the dogs. Looking at the...
Highline Trail: Glacier National Park’s Ultimate Scenic Hike
Glacier National Park is known for its unique beauty with glaciated peaks, lots of wildlife, and panoramic views both in the car on the Going to the...
Cracker Lake, Glacier National Park: Unexpected Challenges to Reach a Turquoise Gem
As I slid out of my car in Many Glacier aggravated by the traffic ridden drive across Glacier National Park, I was hit by the stench of rotting...
Great Sand Dunes National Park: A Magical Desert Landscape in the Midst of the Mountains
At 4:30am I heard my alarm chime signaling it was time to get out of bed. I got up slowly and didn’t even bother to make coffee before pulling out...
Shenandoah National Park: Three Short Dog Friendly Hikes with Great Views
Although the US National Parks are not typically known for being the most dog friendly hiking destinations, Shenandoah National Park is one of the...
Haleakala National Park: A Little Bit of Everything on Pipiwai Trail
My first Maui hike was the Pīpīwai Trail in the Kīpahulu District of Haleakala National Park. This smaller area of the park is on the south eastern...
Flattop Mountain: A Not So Flat Hike in RMNP
12,362 feet. That's the elevation of the mountain we climbed Wednesday. We being Kris and Carrie, my bosses, and their three kids Emma, Abby, and...
Emerald Lake and Glacier Basin: An Exciting First National Park Experience
As I sit here on a large rock in the middle of a field in Rocky Mountain National Park, I'm more and more amazed by my surroundings with every...
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Hi! I'm Lexi and this is my pup Lucy. This is our hiking blog where I write all about our adventures! Our goal is to empower you with the tools and advice you need to spend more time in nature. Lucy and I have tested lots of gear, hiked many trails around the world, and learned more about ourselves than we could have ever imagined. Join us as we our continue exploring the backcountry and beyond! 
