Valley of Fire is the most popular state park near Las Vegas. It is getting more crowded each year but with how beautiful and unique the landscape is, it's easy to see why
The Mount Shasta area is huge outdoor playground 5 hours north of San Francisco. There are tons of dispersed camping and dog-friendly options for casual to advanced hikers.
Before we went to Australia, we decided that our criteria were good beaches, fun hikes, and yummy cafes. I probably spent more than 30 hours researching because there is just so much information online! In the end we decided to stick to NSW and Queensland and save the rest of Australia for another trip.
The Tour du Mont Blanc is one of the most epic backpacking trips I have ever been on. With a great hut system and passing through small towns, the TMB is also a perfect option for luxury backpacking.
Kanab is one of my favorite towns to base a hiking trip out of. It’s close to Zion National Park, Bryce National Park, and many other underrated areas. If you’re lucky in the winter, snow will dust the orange rock and make for spectacular views!
Idyllwild is a small hiking town near the San Jacinto Mountains. 2 hours from Los Angeles, it’s one of the closest hiking destinations with trees instead of dry shrubs