I have been an outdoors person for as long as I can remember. From climbing trees in my backyard to accompanying my dad on camping trips deep in the Colorado mountains, growing up I always found a way to spend as little time inside as possible. My passion for spending time outside came from my parents, who are passionate about anything that gets them active and outdoors. Their favorite activities are biking and skiing, for which we have some of the best terrain in Summit County, Colorado, where we moved just before my twin brother and I started 8th grade.
Moving to Summit County was the best thing that ever happened to me. Located in one of the most wilderness-accessible areas of the country, Summit County, along with my parent’s passion, shaped me into the wild and adventurous outdoorswoman I am today. Although Summit County provided endless backcountry opportunities, it also taught me a lot about what outdoor etiquette and respect for the environment should (and shouldn’t) look like.
I love researching new gems to add to my bucket list- I love experiencing them even more. I also love to share what I know and recommend places to others, which is why I created Let’s Venture West! My goal is not only to share my experiences and secret spots but also to educate people on how to be respectful outdoor enthusiasts to the places we visit and the people we encounter out on the trail.
My name is McKenna, and I created Let’s Venture West to give everyone all the information and insight they need to explore nature sustainably. I believe that the outdoors is for everyone, but it’s up to us to protect it. The wilderness has given me some of the best moments of my life, and I am here to share everything I know so that others can have similar experiences and so we can all do a better job protecting the places that give us so much!
Secret spots are kept a secret for a reason, and it’s hard to find information about many outdoor spaces out of protection from people who don’t know how to treat the environment properly. These places demand respect and proper treatment to stay pristine, but unfortunately, many people either don’t know how to do this or choose not to. For those wanting to discover their new favorite secret spot and are willing to learn what it takes to preserve these incredible landscapes and explore the outdoors responsibly, Let’s Venture West is for you!
My name is McKenna, and I created Let’s Venture West to give everyone all the information and insight they need to explore nature sustainably. I believe that the outdoors is for everyone, but it’s up to us to protect it. The wilderness has given me some of the best moments of my life, and I am here to share everything I know so that others can have similar experiences and so we can all do a better job protecting the places that give us so much!
Secret spots are kept a secret for a reason, and it’s hard to find information about many outdoor spaces out of protection from people who don’t know how to treat the environment properly. These places demand respect and proper treatment to stay pristine, but unfortunately, many people either don’t know how to do this or choose not to. For those wanting to discover their new favorite secret spot and are willing to learn what it takes to preserve these incredible landscapes and explore the outdoors responsibly, Let’s Venture West is for you!
I have been an outdoors person for as long as I can remember. From climbing trees in my backyard to accompanying my dad on camping trips deep in the Colorado mountains, growing up I always found a way to spend as little time inside as possible. My passion for spending time outside came from my parents, who are passionate about anything that gets them active and outdoors. Their favorite activities are biking and skiing, for which we have some of the best terrain in Summit County, Colorado, where we moved just before my twin brother and I started 8th grade.
Moving to Summit County was the best thing that ever happened to me. Located in one of the most wilderness-accessible areas of the country, Summit County, along with my parent’s passion, shaped me into the wild and adventurous outdoorswoman I am today. Although Summit County provided endless backcountry opportunities, it also taught me a lot about what outdoor etiquette and respect for the environment should (and shouldn’t) look like.
I love researching new gems to add to my bucket list- I love experiencing them even more. I also love to share what I know and recommend places to others, which is why I created Let’s Venture West! My goal is not only to share my experiences and secret spots but also to educate people on how to be respectful outdoor enthusiasts to the places we visit and the people we encounter out on the trail.
I have been an outdoors person for as long as I can remember. From climbing trees in my backyard to accompanying my dad on camping trips deep in the Colorado mountains, growing up I always found a way to spend as little time inside as possible. My passion for spending time outside came from my parents, who are passionate about anything that gets them active and outdoors. Their favorite activities are biking and skiing, for which we have some of the best terrain in Summit County, Colorado, where we moved just before my twin brother and I started 8th grade.
Moving to Summit County was the best thing that ever happened to me. Located in one of the most wilderness-accessible areas of the country, Summit County, along with my parent’s passion, shaped me into the wild and adventurous outdoorswoman I am today. Although Summit County provided endless backcountry opportunities, it also taught me a lot about what outdoor etiquette and respecting the environment should (and shouldn’t) look like.
I love researching new gems to add to my bucket list- I love experiencing them even more. I also love to share what I know and recommend places to others, which is why I created Let’s Venture West! My goal is not only to share my experiences and secret spots but also to educate people on how to be respectful outdoor enthusiasts to the places we visit and the people we encounter out on the trail.
My name is McKenna, and I created Let’s Venture West to give everyone all the information and insight they need to explore nature sustainably. I believe that the outdoors is for everyone, but it’s up to us to protect it. The wilderness has given me some of the best moments of my life, and I am here to share everything I know so that others can have similar experiences and so we can all do a better job protecting the places that give us so much!
Secret spots are kept a secret for a reason, and it’s hard to find information about many outdoor spaces out of protection from people who don’t know how to treat the environment properly. These places demand respect and proper treatment to stay pristine, but unfortunately, many people either don’t know how to do this or choose not to. For those wanting to discover their new favorite secret spot and are willing to learn what it takes to preserve these incredible landscapes and explore the outdoors responsibly, Let’s Venture West is for you!
•The Wave (Coyote Buttes North), Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness, Arizona •Big Tree Trail> Foothill Trail > South Fork Trail > Karl Knapp Trail > Big Tree, Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, Californa •The Devil’s Garden, Arches National Park, Utah
•The Wave (Coyote Buttes North), Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness, Arizona •Big Tree Trail> Foothill Trail > South Fork Trail > Karl Knapp Trail > Big Tree, Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, Californa •The Devil’s Garden, Arches National Park, Utah
•The Enchantments, Washington •East Rosebud Trail, Montana •Goat Lake Trail, Idaho
•The Enchantments, Washington •East Rosebud Trail, Montana •Goat Lake Trail, Idaho
•Arches National Park, Utah •Canyonlands National Park, Needles District, Utah •Glacier National Park, Montana
•Arches National Park, Utah •Canyonlands National Park, Needles District, Utah •Glacier National Park, Montana
•Custer State Park, South Dakota •The Sawtooths, Idaho •Beartooth Pass, Montana
•Custer State Park, South Dakota •The Sawtooths, Idaho •Beartooth Pass, Montana
•Indian Creek Dispersed Camping, near Needles District of Canyonlands National Park, Utah •Gold Bluffs Beach Campground, Prarie Creek Redwoods State Park, California •Forest Service Dispersed Camping near Montezuma, Colorado
•Indian Creek Dispersed Camping, near Needles District of Canyonlands National Park, Utah •Gold Bluffs Beach Campground, Prarie Creek Redwoods State Park, California •Forest Service Dispersed Camping near Montezuma, Colorado
•Monument Valley, Navajo Nation, Border of Utah and Arizona •Highway 12, Utah •Paradise Valley, Montana
•Monument Valley, Navajo Nation, Border of Utah and Arizona •Highway 12, Utah •Paradise Valley, Montana
•Zion Canyon Brewpub, near Zion National Park, in Springdale, Utah •The Bear Street Tavern, near Banff National Park, in the town of Banff, Alberta, Canada •Munchen Haus, near the Enchantments and Colchuck Lake Trail, in Leavenworth, Washington
•Zion Canyon Brewpub, near Zion National Park, in Springdale, Utah •The Bear Street Tavern, near Banff National Park, in the town of Banff, Alberta, Canada •Munchen Haus, near the Enchantments and Colchuck Lake Trail, in Leavenworth, Washington