Death Valley National Park is home to some of the most beautiful sunsets in the world, sun casting its rays across the most stunning landmarks you’ll ever see. Here are some of the park’s best locations to catch a sunset. Zabriskie Point Zabriskie Point is the classic spot for watching the sun set over Death…
Author: Mark Berry
How to Hike in the Desert: The Ultimate Guide
The desert can be an unforgiving place, especially when you’re hiking through it in the summertime. Unlike more moderate climates, deserts don’t have much of a temperature fluctuation throughout the year; the daytime highs can regularly exceed 95°F (35°C), and the nighttime lows are often below 60°F (15°C). The only way to keep cool when…
New Permit Guide to Hiking Angels Landing in 2023
Hiking Angels Landing in Zion National Park, Utah is one of the most popular hikes in the world, so it’s not surprising that you’ve been recommended to check it out at least once during your lifetime. What is surprising, however, is just how difficult and dangerous the hike actually is, especially if you haven’t trained…
How to Manage and Prevent Chafing When Hiking
You’ve completed your first day of hiking and have more to go, but you notice chafing starting to develop. What can you do? Don’t worry, there are plenty of remedies that can help prevent this pesky problem while hiking. The Importance of Moisture Moisture is key for chafe prevention, so stay hydrated. There are plenty…
What’s the Difference Between Day Hiking and Backpacking?
Hiking and backpacking have many similarities, but they’re also very different activities that appeal to different people with different interests. Hiking involves getting out on the trail to enjoy the scenery and exercise in a more casual way, while backpacking requires more planning, special equipment, and supplies in order to travel through an area for…