Brendon standing at the rim of Reflection Canyon at sunset, the water winding far below under sunbeams.

The Twilight Trekkers

We’re Brendon and Kaylee, a husband-and-wife team in Utah. The Twilight Trekkers is our travel and adventure brand: the videos and photos we make out on the trail.

Documenting real adventures, hidden trails, and the moments that make it all worth it.

We started it in 2021 as a way to document our trips. I built the brand from the ground up, from the logo to the website.

26k

people follow along on Instagram (opens in a new tab).

As of October 2026.

What I do

  • Drone

    I fly the drone and make the drone videos.

  • Photo & video

    I shoot some of the photos and video. Kaylee is our photographer, so most of the photos are hers.

  • The blog

    I write the blog posts.

  • The website

    I built the website, and I run it: SEO, image optimization, publishing and analytics.

From the trail

Photos mostly by Kaylee, drone by me. I shoot some of the photos too. Pick a place.

Canyons & slots

  • A huge sandstone arch over a creek in Coyote Gulch, green trees below and a small figure in the water.
  • A double arch inside a deep red slot canyon, a tiny person below.
  • A hiker on the chained ridge of Angels Landing above Zion Canyon.
  • A hiker lit by a shaft of light in a dark curved slot canyon over green water.
  • A hiker in red wading turquoise water through a narrow canyon.
  • A climber rappelling out of a sandstone window over the desert.
  • Looking up through a glowing orange slot canyon to blue sky.

Desert

  • Brendon at the rim of Reflection Canyon, water winding far below under sunbeams.
  • Delicate Arch against a pink and violet sunset sky, a tiny person at its base.
  • Mesa Arch glowing orange at sunrise, framing towers and canyon below.
  • Glowing orange hoodoos and a balanced rock tower at sunrise.
  • A sunburst over a deep river bend in a red canyon.
  • A tall slotted sandstone arch on a ridge, a tiny hiker below.
  • A lone hiker on a sweeping sand dune ridge.

Water

  • Havasu Falls pouring over red cliffs into a turquoise pool, two people on the shore.
  • A kayaker paddling toward a wide waterfall.
  • Turquoise travertine pools and cascades, a woman in red on a ledge.
  • A tall waterfall into a turquoise pool, one person at the edge.
  • A tall waterfall off a granite wall with Half Dome behind.
  • Two people wading at the foot of a tall ribbon waterfall on streaked canyon walls.
  • A big waterfall with a rainbow at its base.

Mountains

  • Half Dome with light rays across the valley at sunrise.
  • Jagged snowy peaks mirrored in a green alpine lake.
  • A turquoise lake with islands between forested mountains.
  • A weathered barn under pink-lit Teton peaks at sunrise.
  • A hiker on a rock at a blue alpine lake under granite peaks.
  • Pink wildflowers below sharp sunlit peaks.
  • Dark storm clouds lit pink over jagged peaks, mirrored in a still lake.

Coast

  • Tree-topped sea stacks reflected on a wet sand beach at dusk.
  • A sandstone sea arch over a calm ocean.
  • Rocky sea stacks in a deep blue cove framed by trees.
  • A man standing on black lava rocks by the ocean at dusk, palms behind.
  • Waves on a sandy beach with green mountains behind.
  • Sea turtles resting on a sandy beach by the surf.

Drone

  • Drone view of the Bentonite Hills: swirling purple, blue and orange clay with a tiny person lying in it.
  • Drone view of striped red and white hills with two tiny people.
  • Drone view of a trail through red and orange autumn trees toward a peak.
  • Drone view of concentric red, white and green rock swirls.
  • Drone view straight down onto red and orange autumn trees.
  • A drone silhouetted over a flat lake at sunset.
  • The view from a small plane's wing over red canyons and blue ponds.

The two of us

  • Brendon and Kaylee standing together in a glowing orange slot canyon.
  • A curved palm over a beach, Brendon and Kaylee at the water.
  • Brendon and Kaylee kissing in front of a turquoise lake under a granite peak.
  • Brendon and Kaylee walking on a mirror-like salt flat at sunset.
  • Brendon and Kaylee walking a narrow red-rock ledge inside a cave mouth, a green canyon below.
  • Brendon and Kaylee in silhouette under a Joshua tree at dusk.
  • Brendon and Kaylee on a slope above a lake that mirrors a green peak.
  • Brendon and Kaylee dancing in silhouette under tall palms on a beach.
  • Brendon and Kaylee dancing in silhouette in a cabin window at sunset.
  • One of them lifting the other in a hug on a beach, waves behind.

The reels

Short loops from our Instagram reels. I fly the drone and make the drone videos.

Brands we’ve worked with

Eleven brands are on our Collaborations page, each with a photo from the trip and a line from us on why we liked it.

  • Rush Creek Lodge

    A perfect basecamp just outside Yosemite that blends comfort with adventure. It’s where we recharge after long trail days without losing that mountain feel.

  • OutpostX

    Built for the kind of everyday adventurers we are—simple, functional gear that actually fits how people explore Southern Utah.

  • Dolphins and You

    One of the most unreal experiences we’ve had—snorkeling alongside dolphins and exploring the ocean in a way that feels wild but still safe and guided.

  • Mad Moose Rentals

    If you want to experience Sand Hollow the right way, this is it—easy rentals, epic UTVs, and access to some of the most fun terrain in Southern Utah.

  • Redtail Air

    Seeing Canyonlands from the air completely changes your perspective—this flight is one of the most unforgettable ways to experience the desert.

  • Reset Hotel

    A clean, modern stay right near Joshua Tree that keeps things simple and peaceful—exactly what you want after a long day in the desert.

  • Free Fly

    Lightweight, breathable, and built for hot desert days—this is the kind of gear we actually reach for on our hikes.

  • Merino Tech

    All about comfort and versatility—perfect layers that handle everything from cold mornings to long travel days.

  • Get In The Wild

    A great way to experience canyoneering if you’re new or just want a guided day—safe, fun, and still feels like a real adventure.

  • Javie

    Comfortable, durable socks that hold up on long hikes—one of those small things that actually makes a big difference.

  • 32 Degrees

    Simple, affordable basics that work surprisingly well for travel and everyday wear—easy to pack, easy to wear anywhere.

The website

I built the site and I run it: a custom WordPress theme with no page builder, ACF Pro behind every template. It serves the people who follow along and the brands deciding whether to work with us, and it shipped with empty fields instead of placeholder content, so nothing fake can render.

Built with WordPress, PHP, ACF Pro, Rank Math, Formidable Forms, Mailchimp.

thetwilighttrekkers.com (opens in a new tab)Read the case study

The top of thetwilighttrekkers.com: two people at the foot of a waterfall under the headline "Chasing Sunsets. Finding Wild Places. Living the Story."

Follow along

We share the day-to-day adventures and the behind-the-scenes moments on Instagram.

Three phones showing posts from the @thetwilighttrekkers Instagram feed: a slot canyon, a waterfall and a forest trail.