I’ve seen some wild things in my years of chasing experiences across North America — northern lights flickering over Iceland, bioluminescent bays glowing in Puerto Rico, a meteor shower from the floor of Death Valley. But nothing, and I mean nothing, prepared me for the night I sat on a damp log in the Tennessee … Read more
Why Pinnacles National Park is California’s Best-Kept Spring Secret I’ll be honest: when I first heard about Pinnacles National Park, I was skeptical. California already has Yosemite, Joshua Tree, Death Valley—what could this relatively unknown park possibly offer that the heavyweights don’t? But after spending three days there last April, I’m now that annoying person … Read more
Why Olympic National Park in Spring is Washington’s Best-Kept Secret I’ll be honest: I almost didn’t visit Olympic National Park in spring. Like most travelers, I assumed Washington’s rain-soaked peninsula would be soggy, gray, and miserable until summer. But after spending a week there in late March, I discovered something that changed how I think … Read more
Why Spring is Zion’s Secret Season There’s a specific kind of magic that happens in Zion National Park when winter’s grip finally loosens its hold on the canyon walls. I’ve visited Zion in every season, but spring—particularly April and May—offers this perfect window where the temperatures are mild enough for serious hiking, the Virgin River … Read more
Beyond Hollywood and Disneyland, discover California’s best-kept secrets. From ghost towns to hidden beaches, explore 15 hidden gems in California that most tourists never see. Perfect for authentic adventures.