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Popo Agie Falls Trail: A Scenic Hike to Wyoming’s Natural Water Slide
The Popo Agie Falls Trail is one of the best hikes near Lander, Wyoming. This 3.6-mile out-and-back trail follows the Popo Agie (pronounced POH-poh SHEE-uh) River through a scenic canyon before climbing to a series of waterfalls and a natural granite water slide. With mountain views, rushing water, wildflowers, and relatively moderate effort, it is… Read more
Butane vs. Propane Camp Stoves: Which Is Better for Camping and Van Life?
While shopping for camp cooking gear at Walmart, I noticed something interesting. Propane camp stoves, and fuel took up far more shelf space than butane products. That observation sent me down a rabbit hole comparing the two fuel types. That’s how my butane vs propane camp stoves comparison began. To be honest, butane camp stoves… Read more
Sinks Canyon State Park and Campground: A Hidden Gem Near Lander, Wyoming
During our Wyoming travels, we spent a few nights at the Sinks Canyon National Forest Campground just outside of Lander. The campground sits along the Middle Fork of the Popo Agie River in a beautiful canyon surrounded by towering rock walls and forested slopes. The campground itself was quiet, shaded, and well-spaced. We could hear… Read more
Hiking the Navajo Loop Trail in Bryce Canyon + Peekaboo Loop
When we arrived at Bryce Canyon, we didn’t really understand just how unique this landscape would be. Photos don’t quite prepare you for it. Standing at the rim, looking out over thousands of hoodoos rising from the canyon floor, felt completely different in person. The next day, we wanted a hike that would take us… Read more
Split Rock Historic Site: Easy Scramble with Oregon Trail Views
We expected a quick roadside history stop at Split Rock Historic Site near Lander, but it turned into one of the more memorable stops of our drive across Wyoming. What looked like a simple rock formation from the parking lot turned out to be a fun scramble with wide-open views across the same valley where… Read more
Zebra Slot Canyon Utah: What to Know Before Hiking This Striped Slot Canyon
Few slot canyon hikes in Utah are as instantly recognizable as Zebra Slot Canyon. Located in the Grand Staircase-Escalante region near Escalante, this short desert hike is known for its striped sandstone walls, narrow squeezes, and one of the most photogenic slot canyon corridors in the Southwest. If you’re wondering where Zebra Slot Canyon is,… Read more