Category: Backpacking

Written by Mod Fam on September 1, 2020

Explore the Best Baron Lakes Idaho Hikes

#PNW . Backpacking . Hiking . Idaho . Outdoor Recreation . Tent Camping . Travel

Explore the best Baron Lakes Idaho hikes with our backpacking guide. Our favorite 25 mile route begins at the Grandjean Campground Trailhead before winding up along Baron Creek to the three Baron Lakes. Camp along a dramatic ridge or push through to the lakes for your first night. And enjoy unobstructed views of the stars from these 8,000 foot alpine lakes.

A view of alpine trees along the shore of upper Baron Lake in Idaho's Sawtooth National Recreation Area.

Written by Mod Fam on August 1, 2020

P Idaho – Words That Start with P

#PNW . Backpacking . Hiking . Idaho . Outdoor Recreation . Tent Camping . Trailer Camping . Travel

P Idaho – Idaho is known for Potatoes. But that’s just scratching the proverbial surface of Idaho’s possibilities and potential when it comes to the letter P. Idaho offers peaks and powder. And pints. And pubs. And don’t forget pioneers, Pinot Noir, and Ponderosa Pine. Join us on our photographic portal to P Idaho.

Hikes Near Stanley Idaho - a stream at the outlet of Fourth of July Lake in the White Cloud Wilderness. Sunset over the Chamberlain Lakes, seen from the edge of a high-elevation alpine lake near Castle Peak.

Written by Mod Fam on July 15, 2020

Hikes Near Stanley Idaho – Chamberlain Lakes and the White Clouds Wilderness

#PNW . Backpacking . Hiking . Idaho . Outdoor Recreation . Tent Camping . Travel

For the best hikes near Stanley Idaho, check out the White Cloud Wilderness and the Chamberlain Lakes. Starting with an easy hike to Fourth of July and Washington Lakes, the increasingly difficult loop takes you high into alpine country below Castle Peak.

A view of the mountains and river near Haast, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Written by Mod Fam on June 22, 2019

The Best New Zealand Itinerary 2 Weeks

14-Day Itineraries . Backpacking . Hiking . Itineraries . New Zealand . Outdoor Recreation . Tent Camping . Travel . Worldwide Travel

We’ve planned the best 14 Day New Zealand Itinerary so you don’t have to! Check out each of the days below to put together your own holiday around the South Island and Wellington, or customize a trip if you’ve only got a few days or a week. (Check out our “Itineraries” in the main menu for other, shorter itineraries from New Zealand and other countries, as well).

A view of Lake Wakatipu from Queenstown's waterfront park. Bayonet Peaks and Walter Peak are both visible over the lake. Blue-green, turquoise water sits beneath a vibrant blue sky, as fluffy white clouds float by.

Written by Mod Fam on June 21, 2019

New Zealand Travel Blog and Facts: Top 10 New Zealand Activities

Backpacking . Hiking . New Zealand . Outdoor Recreation . Running . Tent Camping . Travel . Worldwide Travel

Check out our New Zealand Top 10 list, including all our favorite road trip stops throughout the South Island and Wellington. We’ve hand-picked our favorite spots, activities, and must-see locations to help you plan your own kiwi adventure itinerary.

A view from the top of the first ridge of the Abel Tasman National Park trail. The trail carves out a deep section of the hillside as it wraps around the top of the hill.

Written by Mod Fam on June 1, 2019

Abel Tasman Coast Track – Great Walks NZ

Backpacking . Hiking . New Zealand . Outdoor Recreation . Tent Camping . Travel . Worldwide Travel

If you’re thinking of either a long day hike or a longer, overnight trek, add Abel Tasman National Park to your list of stops on your two week trip. We’ve hiked the Milford Track, one of New Zealand’s Great Walks, and many shorter treks throughout the South Island. The scenic views, secluded beaches, and dense native bush of Abel Tasman make this one of our favorite areas to hike and camp (and we have a lot of favorites in New Zealand!).