I’ve been lucky to hike in some of the most breathtaking places across the U.S., and I’ve captured each moment through my own lens. Here are my favorite hikes so far—along with photos I took myself—in the order I love them:
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Matanuska Glacier, Alaska
My first hike on a glacier — the sheer beauty of the blue ice and the sense of its age made me fall in love with it.
A surreal walk on the centuries-old blue ice of Matanuska Glacier. -
Gold Cord Lake, Hatcher Pass, Alaska
An all-around perfect hike. The sweeping golden meadows opening to a pristine alpine lake were surreal.
Golden meadows on the way to Gold Cord Lake. 
The pristine alpine waters of Gold Cord Lake. -
Cape Flattery, Washington
The northwesternmost point of the continental U.S. — dramatic cliffs, wild ocean views, and the feeling of standing at the edge of the world.
Dramatic coastal cliffs at Cape Flattery, the edge of the U.S. -
Blue Lake Trail, North Cascades National Park
A beautiful forested trail leading to an alpine lake with gorgeous views and very few people around.
The turquoise waters of Blue Lake in the North Cascades. -
Tamolitch Falls (Blue Pool), Oregon
I’m a sucker for alpine lakes, and this clear, deep-blue pool completely mesmerized me.
The hypnotic deep blue of Tamolitch Blue Pool.
These hikes remind me why I love exploring: each trail is a reminder to stay curious, grounded, and inspired.