Not one, not two, but THREE caves, all in one hike. Oh, we also came across a smoldering fire pit and got a startling surprise in the shadowy depths.

We walked along a wooden path along a lazy river, through a forest of birch trees, and emerged in a field of gold surrounded by gorgeous mountain views.

I went to Alaska! Our first excursion had us walking on crunchy snow on the river's shore, surrounded by breathtaking mountain views.

A quick little nature hike in the middle of town showcasing a plethora of different types of cacti.

Longer than expected, this trail takes you out to the ruins of a stone home built in the early 1900s.

A surprisingly beautiful oasis with diverse trees and wildlife, right off the freeway in Tucson.

An easy hike up a hill in Lake Shastina with 360-degree views of the surrounding mountains. Spectacular!

The trail was covered in snow so we enjoyed the blanket of sparkles and the magical serenity of winter.

With gorgeous views and lots of options to make it easy or difficult, this was the perfect pit-stop on our trip.

A sloping, narrow trail that meanders between plants and rocks and takes you down through washes and up to giant boulders.

Sky writing, fuzzy antlers, and all the mountains were just a few things we found on this hike.

Valley View Overlook - the name says it all.

This path was full of surprises, from a Prayer Circle to the top of the mountain to a little chapel. This trail had it all.

A lovely picnic area with steps leading around the hill, offering 360 degree views and the perfect place to watch the sun set.

A quick, paved loop providing expansive views of the gorgeous Saguaro National Park.

An unexpected excursion in the Las Vegas desert.

An uphill trek on a set of tire tracks, I was not prepared for the gorgeous views that were waiting at the top.

I found myself off the beaten path (ok, just off the path) and trekking through ice and mud to find some gorgeous mountain views.

This hike follows the path of the Sacramento River and takes you right through a graveyard!

Returning to one of my favorite trails to see what she looks like in the fall, and what the trees were hiding behind all of those leaves.