Mindy Miller

Tucked deep in the heart of the Wind River Range, Squaretop Mountain rises like a giant tree stump above the Green River Lakes, a striking sentinel and the most photographed peak in the area. When my wild-hearted friend Jen flew across the country from Florida to visit me in Wyoming, I knew exactly where to …

Tucked deep inside Wyoming’s Salt River Range in the Bridger-Teton National Forest, Corral Creek Lake is an alpine stunner you’ve probably never heard of, but won’t forget once you’ve seen it. Getting there takes commitment: over 40 miles of forest roads and nearly 6 miles of trail, but wow, the payoff is unreal. Here’s everything …

Some hikes just leave you swooning, and this one? This one had me completely under its spell. The trail to Strawberry Lake is one of the most magical adventures I’ve had yet in Star Valley. Nestled deep in the Bridger-Teton National Forest just east of Bedford, Wyoming, this 7-mile round trip hike climbs roughly 1,500 …

Over the 4th of July weekend, Vance and I met up with our rigs for another off-grid adventure, this time in the high desert near Box Canyon Springs Preserve. We found a dreamy, quiet BLM campsite tucked among desert foliage and rocky terrain, just 15 minutes from the trailhead. The smell of the sagebrush and …

I’ve done some unforgettable day hikes in the Tetons, but Delta Lake? It stole the show… and my heart (and quads). If you’re up for a challenge with massive payoff, this turquoise gem tucked beneath the Grand Teton is the kind of trail that sticks with you forever. Here’s everything you need to know to …

I’ve camped off-grid plenty of times in my life, but this was my first time doing it solo. No service, no GPS, no lifeline. Just me, Dustcatcher, and a little forest road leading into the unknown. Cottonwood Lake, tucked just 14 miles outside of Afton, WY, came highly recommended by locals. Their advice was spot …

There’s something wildly liberating about rolling into a national park solo, climbing out of your rig, and heading straight for the trail. On a recent solo trip in Dustcatcher (my trusty truck camper), I got to experience that kind of freedom firsthand in Grand Teton National Park, and I want to help you do the …

Looking for an unforgettable adventure in Twin Falls, Idaho? Paddle to Shoshone Falls, the “Niagara of the West” for epic canyon views and cascading waterfalls. It’s one of the most rewarding half-day trips you can take in southern Idaho, especially if you get to share it with people you love. Here’s everything you need to …

After a long day of working in the OR, most people dream of a couch and some quiet. Me? I pointed Dustcatcher west and chased Vance to the shores of Palisades Reservoir for an evening of shoreline fishing, and I’d do it again in a heartbeat. Palisades Reservoir straddles the Idaho-Wyoming border and is one …

Looking for a hike near Salt Lake City that looks like you should’ve trained for Everest, but it actually only takes half a day? Look no further than Lake Blanche in Big Cottonwood Canyon. This trail strikes the perfect balance between accessible and awe-inspiring: 6.5-miles round trip with ~2,700 feet of elevation gain. While it’s …