Skip to content
  • Home
  • About Alec
  • DestinationsExpand
    • Explore the National Parks
    • Explore Washington
    • Explore Canada
    • Explore Alaska
    • Explore Iceland
    • Explore Hawaii
    • Explore Arizona
    • Explore California
    • Explore Colorado
    • Explore Ireland
  • FREEBIESExpand
    • FREE Backpacking Gear Guide
    • Join My National Parks FB Group
    • FREE Washington Hiking Checklist
    • Get Your Free National Parks Checklist
    • Get A Free Alaska Must-See Checklist
    • FREE Northern Lights Photography Guide
    • FREE Milky Way Photography Guide
    • Get Your Free Iceland Checklist
    • Free backpacking E-Book
  • Buying Guides
  • Follow on SocialExpand
    • Instagram
    • YouTube
    • Facebook
  • Photography Guides
  • Kenai Fjords National Park Visiting Alaska

    Wildlife, Hiking, Fishing: 12 Best Things To Do in Seward, Alaska

    Read More Wildlife, Hiking, Fishing: 12 Best Things To Do in Seward, AlaskaContinue

  • Lupines fill the foreground while a church sits in the middle. Two tourists look at a sign while enjoying the midnight sun in iceland.

    The Joy of Exploring Under Iceland’s Midnight Sun

    Read More The Joy of Exploring Under Iceland’s Midnight SunContinue

  • mt rainier sunrise washington state pnw

    Bonkers Views: A Guide to Summiting Mount Daniel in Washington

    Read More Bonkers Views: A Guide to Summiting Mount Daniel in WashingtonContinue

  • mount pilchuck fire lookout at sunset

    Stunning views await at the top of Mount Pilchuck Fire Lookout

    Read More Stunning views await at the top of Mount Pilchuck Fire LookoutContinue

  • mount rainier with flower in the foreground

    Hiking Guide: Beat the Crowds at Mount Rainier’s Grand Park

    Read More Hiking Guide: Beat the Crowds at Mount Rainier’s Grand ParkContinue

  • hikers on the heliotrope ridge trail near the coleman glacier

    Heliotrope Ridge Trail: One of Washington’s Most Underrated Hikes

    Read More Heliotrope Ridge Trail: One of Washington’s Most Underrated HikesContinue

  • views looking out from the mount baker summit in washington

    An Epic Summit Journey on Mount Baker in Washington

    Read More An Epic Summit Journey on Mount Baker in WashingtonContinue

  • The 18 best things to do in Santa Barbara

    The 18 best things to do in Santa Barbara

    Read More The 18 best things to do in Santa BarbaraContinue

  • schwarbacher landing at grand teton national park in wyoming with sunset reflection colors

    Wyoming National Parks: The best things to do at Yellowstone and Grand Teton

    Read More Wyoming National Parks: The best things to do at Yellowstone and Grand TetonContinue

  • a hiker traverses in the peaks of the north cascades

    These Top 15 Summer Hikes in the PNW Will Leave You Stunned

    Read More These Top 15 Summer Hikes in the PNW Will Leave You StunnedContinue

Page navigation

Previous PagePrevious 1 … 14 15 16 17 18 … 39 Next PageNext

Alec is an avid hiker and photographer who loves the outdoors and new destinations. He writes about amazing destinations, hiking trips, gear, and photography. You can see his work and follow him on Instagram. He currently lives in Denver, with past homes in Phoenix, Santa Barbara, and Seattle.

Enjoy this travel content? Sign up for my newsletter.

Flights are expensive these days. Score insane flight deals. Sign up for Thrifty Traveler and save $20 and get discounted flights and point redemptions sent directly to you.

Contact Us

Please do not email about guest posts, link placements, or SEO.

alec @ explorewithalec.com

Follow on social

Facebook Twitter Instagram TikTok

Privacy Policy

Editorial Policy

© 2026 Explore With Alec - WordPress Theme by Kadence WP

InfocusManagement, LLC

  • Home
  • About Alec
  • Destinations
    • Explore the National Parks
    • Explore Washington
    • Explore Canada
    • Explore Alaska
    • Explore Iceland
    • Explore Hawaii
    • Explore Arizona
    • Explore California
    • Explore Colorado
    • Explore Ireland
  • FREEBIES
    • FREE Backpacking Gear Guide
    • Join My National Parks FB Group
    • FREE Washington Hiking Checklist
    • Get Your Free National Parks Checklist
    • Get A Free Alaska Must-See Checklist
    • FREE Northern Lights Photography Guide
    • FREE Milky Way Photography Guide
    • Get Your Free Iceland Checklist
    • Free backpacking E-Book
  • Buying Guides
  • Follow on Social
    • Instagram
    • YouTube
    • Facebook
  • Photography Guides
Search