Adventure
Kimberly Clark
Hiking at Sylvan Lake

The trails at Sylvan Lake provide some of the best views in all of South Dakota’s Black Hills. Hike the easy and flat 1.1 Lake Shore Loop around Sylvan Lake, and add in the 3.1 mile Sunday Gulch Loop for a fun but challenging hike past a creek with several small waterfalls and then up into the mountains of the Black Hills. Other trail options also include Little Devil’s Tower, my favorite viewpoint within the Black Hills, and Black Elk Peak (formerly known as Harney Peak) which is the highest point in elevation east of the Rocky Mountains. The trail to Black Elk Peak gains 1350ft, making it a tough trail. Little Devil’s Tower is shorter with less elevation, but involves a significant rock scramble at the end. There is also a spur trail to Cathedral Spires, a unique set of towering rocks.

Hiking at Sylvan Lake
Adventure
Kimberly Clark
Hiking Oberg Mountain

Oberg Mountain is a 2.5-mile loop hike with a gradual elevation gain of 500ft. This is a relatively easy hike with amazing views around the entire loop of the surrounding hills, Lake Superior, and Oberg Lake.

Hiking Oberg Mountain
Adventure
Kimberly Clark
Hiking Caribou Falls

Caribou Falls is an approximately 1-mile out-and-back hike, off of MN-61 between Tettegouche and Temperance State Parks. This is a subtly marked hike, meaning that although it is just a short distance away from the scenic highway that runs along Lake Superiors shore, you just might get to enjoy this waterfall by yourself. Enjoy the peacefulness of the Caribou River along your hike to the falls.

Hiking Caribou Falls
Adventure
Kimberly Clark
Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks

Vacation Ideas to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park - Plan a trip for your family.. This post includes favorite hikes, places to visit, and ideas on where to camp.

Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks
Inspiration
Kimberly Clark
Why I Hike

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White Pocket

Best Things to Do Near Kanab, Utah (in Addition to Zion)

Best Things to Do Near Kanab, Utah (in Addition to Zion)

Kanab, Utah, is a smart place to set up basecamp for a trip to Zion National Park. Zion’s east entrance is just 35 minutes away, and likely the wait to get into the park will be minimal. The one thing that might slow the morning up though is a potential wait to get through tunnel, for anyone on their to the main entrance.

Nearby Coral Pink Sand Dunes is an extremely fun place to spend a few hours exploring or sledding down the dunes. Additionally, there are several smaller interesting hiking locations, such as Kanab’s Sand Caves and Belly of the Dragon.

Kanab also makes a great lodging location for those wanting to venture towards the east, to Escalante’s Toadstool Hoodoos, or Buckskin Gulch (world’s longest slot canyon), or make a day trip out and back to Page, Arizona, to see Lake Powell, Horseshoe Bend, and Antelope Canyon. Lastly, Kanab is easiest place to find more adventurous options, such as 4×4 or ATV tours, and canyoneering.

Finding White Pocket - Vermilion Cliffs National Monument

Finding White Pocket - Vermilion Cliffs National Monument

White Pocket is part of Vermilion Cliffs National Monument. It’s free to visit and does not require a permit. Trekking out to White Pocket does require a 4×4 vehicle, knowledge of how to drive through sand, and pre-downloaded GPS maps (as the 4×4 roads are not marked and there are several intersections). For the less adventurous person (myself included), consider signing up for a tour and letting someone else drive. Once here, the hike is easy. Bring poles if mobility might be a challenge, as most of the hike is along the rock surfaces.

How to Spend an Adventure-Filled Day in Page, AZ

If you are looking for an off-the-beaten path vacation destination with beauty and adventure, spend a few days in Page, AZ. Hike to Horseshoe Bend, take a tour through Antelope Canyon and enjoy a boat ride on Lake Powell. See the Glen Canyon Dam and spend some time exploring the Glen Canyon New Wave. Checkout Toadstool Hoodoos, hike the Buckskin Gulch, and take a tour to White Pocket.