Welcome to #exploreandhike with Mack

Happy to have you along for an adventure!

As a girl who not only loves the mountains, but finds peace and purpose while in nature, I hope to share the beauty of the trails I explore and inspire you to do it yourself.

I am PASSIONATE and EXCITED to explore hiking trails, challenge my mental + physical strength, travel to new places all over the world, and make organized scrapbooks, itineraries, or lists so that I can bask in the memories later as well as encourage people to #exploreandhike, too!

What brings you here?

Check out all my favorite trails around Utah with quick details + descriptions!

Read some ‘fun facts’ about me and see what got me into hiking a few years ago

Check out my trip itineraries & trail recs for the Utah MIGHTY 5 National Parks!

WHY I Started Hiking

Read my first blog post describing more about my background and how my mental health journey got me into hiking while I was in college.

@exploreandhike

Instagram at a glance

Peekaboo & Spooky - Escalante, UT The textures of these canyon walls blew my mind. There were moments where both sides of my body were sandwiched between the canyon walls and I had to shimmy sideways to get through. Made us all think “who
my APRIL RECAP 🌧️ Every month I reflect on what I’ve done, where I’ve been, what my goals are for next month, and enjoy posting the pictures that haven’t seen the feed yet! Hikes: Malans Peak Flag Rock Industrial Arch Frary Peak
After a debate between an arch or a slot canyon Dave and I opted for this hike on our way home from southern Utah. It was quiet, amazing, beautiful, and quick! No water, no cool slots, but still a very unique trail. I’ll have to visit Leprechau
seeing amazing places < seeing amazing places with your DOG Kenai has now been to - Moonscape Overlook - Temple of the Sun and Moon - Goblin Valley State Park - Bentonite Hills - Long Dong Spire Have you been to these spots yet? Which one are y
DAY 2: hanksville, utah Full itinerary coming soon 🗺️ Get a coffee or tea at @mowglis.cafe right in town! Opens at 8 am and has a full menu for delicious drinks ☕️ *open Monday, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays only Goblin Valley State Park 🥾 Go