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The Best Hikes in Issaquah: Exploring the Issaquah Alps
Issaquah is a suburb of Seattle, Washington nestled in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains. Known unofficially as the Issaquah Alps, these...
One Day in Death Valley: How to Plan a Successful Death Valley Day Trip
Death Valley National Park. The name conjures images of a barren desert landscape filled with parched salt flats and inhospitable heat. Death Valley...
One Day in Zion National Park: The Ultimate Day Trip Itinerary
If you're planning a road trip through Utah, chances are you'll end up visiting the magnificent sandstone canyons of Zion National Park. One of...
Inspiring Winnebago Rialta Photos from a Year on the Road
A year ago, my husband Daniel and I purchased our beloved 2000 Winnebago Rialta named Appa. Ever since then, she has been our constant companion as...
Kelso Dunes Trail: Hiking the Mojave Desert Sand Dunes
I first visited the Mojave Desert in 2017 when I hiked the Pacific Crest Trail. The PCT travels through a corner of the desert near the town of...
Vermillion Cliffs Scenic Highway Road Trip
After spending a couple of months hiking in Joshua Tree National Park on our Great America (socially-distant) Road Trip, my husband Daniel and I...
Avenue of the Giants Auto Tour: A Scenic Drive among the Redwoods
I love trees. There is nothing quite like walking under a lush canopy of trees and feeling the special magic of a living, breathing forest. And when...
Twin Tanks: Day 3 on the California Riding and Hiking Trail
I glanced over my shoulder to find angry clouds gathering on the horizon behind me. It was my third day on the California Riding and Hiking Trail...
Juniper Flats Joshua Tree: Day 2 on the California Riding and Hiking Trail
My breath formed into puffy clouds as I groggily unzipped the door to my tent. It was too cold to even think about getting out of my sleeping quilt,...
Upper Covington Flats: Day 1 on the California Riding and Hiking Trail
I stopped with my foot midway to the ground and froze. It was the first day of my multi-day day backpacking trip on the California Riding and Hiking...
Hi, I'm Unicorn!
I am an avid hiker, traveler, and adventurer who is on the mission to explore hiking trails around the world.  I’m also obsessed with National Parks, long-distance trails and other outdoorsy things.
I hope to share this knowledge with you and inspire you to explore new hiking trails too!