• Hiking,  USA,  Utah

    5 Best Waterfall Hikes Near Salt Lake City

    After spending a glorious month in the desert of Southern Utah, we decided to head to the lush land of waterfalls in Northern Utah. During our one-month stay between Salt Lake City and Provo we were able to hike to many different waterfalls. Keep reading for the best waterfall hikes near Salt Lake City. Until this trip, I had never thought of Northern Utah, near Salt Lake City, as a prime place for waterfall chasing. But it is! Planning a trip to Utah? You may like these articles, too: Antelope Island State Park: The Best of the Great Salt Lake Utah’s Mighty 5 Ranked Best to Worst When to See…

  • Caribbean,  Hiking,  Puerto Rico

    Visiting El Yunque After Hurricane Maria

    What’s visiting a tropical island without spending time in a tropical rain forest? El Yunque National Forest is a must-see when visiting the island of Puerto Rico. At only an hour’s drive from the capital city of San Juan, El Yunque is the perfect day trip when visiting Puerto Rico. Due to damage from Hurricane Maria, the national forest was shut down in 2017 and has been slowly re-opening portions of the forest to the public. During our visit in January 2020, most of the park was open – keep reading for more information on what areas of the park were open and which ones are still under restoration. What…