Unremarkable Adventure Guides

Whether you’re creating a vacation itinerary or browsing for some weekend travel inspiration, these adventure guides can help point you in the right direction!

Where to Next?

California

San Bernardino National Forest

Snowboard, ski, downhill mountain bike, rock climb, camp, and even paddleboard on Big Bear Lake!

Channel Islands National Park

Hike to panoramic vistas, snorkel diverse kelp forests, kayak massive sea caves, and search for the endemic island fox!

Santa Barbara

Surf iconic beaches, hike to hidden waterfalls, and taste local wines by the sea!

Mojave Desert

Explore the wintertime epicenter for rock climbing in California!

Hawaii

Oahu

Kayak patch reefs teeming with turtles, rappel roaring waterfalls, spot endangered Hawaiian monk seals, and even take a surf lesson or two!

New Zealand

Hike through lush rainforests to expansive glaciers, rock climb to breathtaking views, and even catch a glimpse of a rare kiwi (bird)!

Nevada

Red Rocks

Rock climb 1000+ foot buttresses and experience adventure at its finest only 30 minutes outside Las Vegas!

Weekend Warrior?

climbing in bishop Owens river gorge upper gorge

4 Days Sport Climbing in Bishop: My Cheap Dirtbag Itinerary

A rad and cheap 4-day itinerary in my favorite sport climbing destination! Spend 4 days hot-springing, camping, and climbing in Bishop!

The Best Way to Spend One Day in Santa Barbara, California

From sunrise to sunset, coffee to wine, ocean to mountains, this is the best way to spend one day in Santa Barbara, according to a local!

Scorpion Cove vs. Prisoners Harbor on Santa Cruz Island

Scorpion Cove vs. Prisoners Harbor on Santa Cruz Island. Decide where to hike, snorkel, kayak, and camp in Channel Islands National Park.

Rock Climbing in Ojai, California: A 3 Day Travel Guide

Short approaches, a long multi-pitch, and refreshing swimming holes make Ojai a moderate sport climbing destination.

Hike

Day Hikes

Explore remote islands, tranquil forests, towering waterfalls, and vibrant wildflower blooms on these day hikes!

Rock Climb

Sport Climbing

From hidden pinnacles in the California desert to the steep granite cliffs of New Zealand, these sport climbing travel guides cover it all!

Trad Climbing

Single pitch granite pinnacles or sandstone multi pitch adventures in the desert? You be the judge!

Get Wet

Kayaking

Paddle over vibrant coral reefs, float over towering kelp forests, and charge through massive sea caves on these awesome kayaking adventures!

Snorkeling

Whether you’re looking for bright orange garibaldi in California or majestic green sea turtles in Hawaii, dive right in to my favorite snorkeling spots!

Rappelling Hawaiian Waterfalls

Find out how to embark on one of the coolest adventures I’ve ever done!

Let it SNOW!

Snow Sports

Ski and snowboard at these adventure hubs!

Check Out My Latest Adventure Guides!

May 16, 2024

A rad and cheap 4-day itinerary in my favorite sport climbing destination! Spend 4 days hot-springing, camping, and climbing in Bishop!

4 Days Sport Climbing in Bishop: My Cheap Dirtbag Itinerary

April 30, 2024

Two hours from LA, New Jack City has a ton of fun beginner rock climbs which makes it the perfect location for your first climbing...

Top 10 Beginner Rock Climbs in New Jack City (5.4 – 5.7)

March 27, 2024

Like to stay warm on cold winter days in Joshua Tree? Check out my go-to sunny beginner rock climbing crags only a short walk from...

My Favorite SUNNY Beginner Rock Climbing Crags in Joshua Tree

February 11, 2024

Looking for affordable Oahu excursions? These are the BEST Oahu excursions under $200 from a real person who lived there and tried them out!

Top 8 Oahu Excursions Under $200

February 9, 2024

Rappelling waterfalls on Oahu is an adventure of a lifetime and should be on every adrenaline junkie's bucket list! Here's how I did it.

Rappelling Waterfalls on Oahu, Hawaii: Crazy Dreams to Reality

January 23, 2024

Read this if you need me to convince you to kayak to Mokulua Islands: a sanctuary with turquoise water, vibrant coral reefs and secret pools.

Why You Need to Kayak to Mokulua Islands on Oahu

November 16, 2023

400+ sport routes, lots of sunshine, and free camping make New Jack City rock climbing the best option for southern California winters!

New Jack City Rock Climbing: Best Wintertime Sport Crag in SoCal

November 11, 2023

Do you know the best things to do in Channel Islands National Park? Find out the best hiking, kayaking, and camping from an island naturalist!

Unremarkable Adventure Guides

Where to Next?

California

San Bernardino National Forest

Channel Islands National Park

Santa Barbara

Mojave Desert

Hawaii

Oahu

New Zealand

New Zealand

Nevada

Red Rocks

Weekend Warrior?

4 Days Sport Climbing in Bishop: My Cheap Dirtbag Itinerary

The Best Way to Spend One Day in Santa Barbara, California

Scorpion Cove vs. Prisoners Harbor on Santa Cruz Island

Rock Climbing in Ojai, California: A 3 Day Travel Guide

Still Can't Decide What to Do?

Hike

Day Hikes

Rock Climb

Sport Climbing

Trad Climbing

Get Wet

Kayaking

Snorkeling

Rappelling Hawaiian Waterfalls

Let it SNOW!

Snow Sports

Check Out My Latest Adventure Guides!

4 Days Sport Climbing in Bishop: My Cheap Dirtbag Itinerary

Top 10 Beginner Rock Climbs in New Jack City (5.4 – 5.7)

My Favorite SUNNY Beginner Rock Climbing Crags in Joshua Tree

Top 8 Oahu Excursions Under $200

Rappelling Waterfalls on Oahu, Hawaii: Crazy Dreams to Reality

Why You Need to Kayak to Mokulua Islands on Oahu

New Jack City Rock Climbing: Best Wintertime Sport Crag in SoCal

Top 7 Things to Do in Channel Islands National Park