Abyss Lake is a stunningly beautiful blue Colorado body of water sitting in the alpine bowl below two of the state’s highest peaks, Mount Bierstadt (14,065′) and Mount Evans (14,265′). The jagged 13,842′ Mount Spalding closes off the bowl and completes the alpine scene in a way that steels the show. Abyss Lake is found…
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Upper Diamond Lake Trail Guide – Indian Peaks Wilderness
Colorado’s Indian Peaks Wilderness is home to one of our favorite backpacking trips the Pawnee – Buchanan Loop. Because of this, we have been eager to return and explore more of the area. Diamond Lake is located in the heart of the wilderness area and is widely regarded as one of the best day hikes…
Pine Creek Lake Trail in Montana – Hiking Guide
Hiking the Pine Creek Lake Trail in Montana is a journey into a rugged yet beautiful wilderness. The name doesn’t do this adventure justice. As you walk, the path follows the flow of the pine-laden creek while the destination is a set of gorgeous alpine lakes. The surprisingly large Pine Creek Lake sits in a…
Rafting the Gates of Lodore with Dinosaur River Expeditions
Have you ever dreamed of following in the footsteps of John Wesley Powell and setting off in a raft to explore the great American canyons of the southwest? Well, today, that opportunity presents itself all over Utah. Powell started by floating down the Green River so why not do the same? The stretch that flows…
Hiking the Yellowstone River Trail
When you think Yellowstone National Park, you probably immediately envision geyser basins, and herds of bison. While there is nothing wrong with that there is so much more to this amazing, massive park. Hiking the Yellowstone River Trail as it flows from Tower Junction out of the northwest corner of the park is a great…
Backpacking the Black Canyon of the Yellowstone – Complete Guide
Yellowstone National Park is iconic with a landscape that inspired and birthed the very idea of national public lands. It is the first National Park created in the world and is home to countless wonders of nature. It has massive waterfalls, deep canyons, beautiful lakes, an abundance of wild creatures, and of course the world-famous…