Author name: Wes Mergard

Over the last 10+ years I've visited over 25 countries and now I've decided to share my passion and expertise for travel. Since launching the Travel With Wes travel blog I now write detailed travel guides that highlight photography from the places I've visited. It's my goal to inspire your future travel plans while helping you become a better traveler in the process!

a mountain with a lake and trees
Glacier National Park Travel Guides, Montana Travel Guides

Hiking Hidden Lake Glacier National Park

An afternoon spent hiking The Hidden Lake Trail in Glacier National Park should be on every visitors itinerary. Hidden Lake’s most recognizable feature is the snow painted Bearhat Mountain which towers over the lake’s icy waters. In this post I’m going to cover what to expect during the hike out to Hidden Lake, when you can reliably expect Going to the Sun Road to be open and much, much more!

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a group of people on a bridge over a river
Glacier National Park Travel Guides, Montana Travel Guides

Hiking Trail of the Cedars Glacier National Park

For visitors looking to enjoy the peace and tranquility of strolling through a centuries old forest, hiking the Trail of the Cedars in Glacier National Park is a great introduction to one of my favorite US National Parks. In this post I’m going to discuss everything you should know about the Trail of the Cedars Nature Trail!

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a stone building with towers and trees
Cancun Travel Guides, Mexico Travel Guides

Best Things to do in Valladolid Mexico (Visit the Yucatan Peninsula)

Experiencing the best things to do in Valladolid Mexico is a great way to experience authentic Mexican culture during a trip to the Yucatan Peninsula. In this post we’ll highlight my favorite things to do in Valladolid along with helpful travel tips and restaurant recommendations.

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Colorado Travel Guides, Rocky Mountain National Park Travel Guides

Driving Trail Ridge Road Colorado (Rocky Mountain National Park)

Driving along Trail Ridge Road in Colorado’s Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the best ways to experience the natural beauty that earned this area National Park status. Once you have a better understanding of how this road provides access throughout the park and connects the towns of Estes Park to Grand Lake, it can make planning your trip to Rocky Mountain much easier.

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