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

Search Results for: backpacking

  • a hiker raises his arms at old inspiration point in yosemite

    Four-Day Mariposa and Yosemite National Park Itinerary

    Read More Four-Day Mariposa and Yosemite National Park ItineraryContinue

  • Sunset view on Dragontail Peak and Colchuck Lake.

    12 Great Things To Do in Leavenworth, Washington

    Read More 12 Great Things To Do in Leavenworth, WashingtonContinue

  • maui westin resort and spa

    The Best Places to Visit in April in the USA

    Read More The Best Places to Visit in April in the USAContinue

  • Is a $12,000 lens worth it? What it was like to photograph bears with a SONY 400mm f/2.8

    Is a $12,000 lens worth it? What it was like to photograph bears with a SONY 400mm f/2.8

    Read More Is a $12,000 lens worth it? What it was like to photograph bears with a SONY 400mm f/2.8Continue

  • My Favorite Photos From the North Cascades

    My Favorite Photos From the North Cascades

    Read More My Favorite Photos From the North CascadesContinue

  • Explore Canada

    Explore Canada

    Read More Explore CanadaContinue

  • A hiker walks in the desert of death valley national park

    Explore California

    Read More Explore CaliforniaContinue

  • a reflection photo of a mountain and lake at lake ohara in the canadian rockies

    My Top 10 Hikes of 2024

    Read More My Top 10 Hikes of 2024Continue

  • blue hour photo of the grand canyon in arizona

    Three-Day Grand Canyon National Park Itinerary (South Rim)

    Read More Three-Day Grand Canyon National Park Itinerary (South Rim)Continue

  • rae lakes kings canyon national parks

    Guide to Kings Canyon National Park (with Itinerary)

    Read More Guide to Kings Canyon National Park (with Itinerary)Continue

Page navigation

Previous PagePrevious 1 … 8 9 10 11 12 … 32 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.

Want discounted gear? Check out the 2026 REI Sale running May 15-25.

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

For paid gigs, please email the above or find me on Instagram.

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