Welcome to Ashley Goes Hiking

For most people, visiting public lands feels simple: you find a trail online, you head out, and you enjoy the scenery. But the last decade of recreation science research makes one thing very clear: not every place can handle heavy foot traffic, and once fragile ecosystems or cultural sites are damaged, the harm is often irreversible. This is not a hypothetical problem. Sedona’s Boynton Canyon is a real time example of what happens when a once quiet trail suddenly goes viral.

Explore Venice, the Dolomites, Bavaria, and Switzerland with this 21-day Alps itinerary packed with hikes, lakes, castles, and cities.

A two week South America Itinerary for Patagonia.

An analysis of The Roadless Rule.

There are few places that rival the beauty of the Canadian Rockies —a rugged wilderness of towering peaks, glacial lakes,...

Best Fall Hikes in Arizona

Kayaking the Black Canyon of the Colorado River is an adventure that should be on every Arizona adventurer's bucket list. With stunning views of towering cliffs, emerald-green water, and natural hot springs, this stretch of the Colorado River offers an unforgettable experience for outdoor enthusiasts. It's an especially good adventure for winter since the route has many hot springs. I did the trip in early February and thought the weather was perfect. Permits and Outfitters B

Zion National Park is one of the most popular national parks to visit, and for good reason. It's very accessible, has a ton of great...

I’ve had this post requested a ton, so I finally decided to make a post about my favorite dog-friendly trails in Arizona! Before I kick...

Anyone in the Valley of the Sun knows that when the weather starts cooling down, desert hiking season has begun! When I was in college at ASU I was a huge fan of the after-class hike, or the early morning before-work hike. To that end, I got pretty good at zooming to a hike quickly from Tempe and high-tailing it up a mountain to get a good view. After law school when I started living in Phoenix again, I realized how important it is to have a few go-to hikes for after work or

It’s finally fall again, which means everyone is on the hunt for leaves, shades of yellow, orange, and red, and some cooler weather! I...

This summer has been a whirlwind. I spent 30 days on the road traveling across the Western United States and am finally getting my...

All about the two waterfall hikes at Fossil Creek in Arizona.

Trails and tips for spending a weekend in Olympic National Park.

Best viewpoints in Sedona

Snow Adventures in the Maroon Bells: The Ultimate Colorado Winter Adventure