Climbing City of Rocks National Reserve is a must-visit for any rock climber. But even if you don’t rock climb, City of Rocks is a great destination for anyone who loves camping and hiking. Once home to the Shoshone and Bannock tribes, it later became part of the California Trail and was visited by 240,000 …
Idaho is an adventure-lovers paradise and is the perfect destination if you like taking road trips that revolve around hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, and all the myriad of water sports that the beautiful lakes of Idaho provide. Do your kids love water? Families with kids have to check out Lava Hot Springs and Silverwood …
Updated July 2020 for additional information and accuracy. Planning a trip to the Sawtooth Mountains? These are 5 of the best day hikes that should be on your bucket list of hikes to do near Stanley, Idaho. We loved hiking these 5-day hikes in the Sawtooth Range because some required a bit of scrambling and route …
It’s amazing how much wilderness Idaho has that doesn’t get used! This local secret is a perfect rock climbing adventure for your whole family. The routes are easy, top-roped, and have some of the most incredible views in the Valley. Plus it has amazing free camping. This local gem is still in the works, as …
Calling all adventurists, want-to-be adventurists, outdoor enthusiasts, and nature lovers. In one of the most famous national parks in the world, Banff National park, is a hikers playground, Lake Louise. From expert scrambles to meandering strolls to teahouses, Lake Louise has a day hike for any adventurer. Keep reading to find out the top routes …
One of the best day hikes in the French Pyrenees is the Cirque de Gavarnie. This blog will give you great tips on how to hike the Cirque de Gavarnie. Where is the Cirque de Gavarnie located? Hidden among the many villages of the French Pyrenees is an amazing region of hiking trails, the most …
Northern Washington is filled with gorgeous mountains and amazing artisan food. From the steep, towering, dramatic peaks that cover North Cascades National Park to the beer and brats in Leavenworth, northern Washington is filled with awesome things to do especially if you love outdoor adventure. Here are some of our favorite things to do in …
Hidden across the highway from the more well known Cascade Lakes Highway, with profound lakes, forests, and views of the Three Sisters and Broken Top mountains, is a gem that most out-of-state travelers never even give a second glance. Three words. Lots Of Waterfalls.
Though I’ve traveled to more than 20 countries and hiked more than 400 miles of trails, I had no idea that one of the most amazing hikes in the world was in my home state. Yosemite deserves all the fame it gets. It’s one of a kind with the lush quantity and variety of …
There are few places in the world that compare to the nature and beauty of Pavones in Costa Rica. Pavones is not on a typical tourist’s agenda and if you don’t surf, you probably haven’t even heard of it. If you do surf, you probably know other Pavones is the southernmost destination on the Pacific …
Our family of 7 has been living out of our RV for the past 3 years. For the most part, we try to free camp on forest service roads and travel quickly from crag to trail. For a few months of the year we sit still in an RV park and enjoy the comforts of …
Coming from Southern California, we had pretty high standards when it came to looking for awesome waves to surf. After traveling through 15 countries on our road trip through Europe, these were our favorite surf destinations. Each one offers a unique experience both in the water and out. By far, our favorite area was the …
It’s hard to beleive places like this still exist in the world. A place that can only be reached by foot– a place that has stood untouched for centuries– a place that contains more beauty than any traveller could dream of. Hiking the Cinque Terre is a one of a kind experience that adventurer should …
Hidden beneath Italian tourist traps like Lake Como, Milan, and Venice lies the Italian Alps’ greatest treasure. . . Arco: a climber’s paradise. Past Lake Garda, in between a gorgeous intersection of the Alps, is a gem that holds adventure, beauty, and fun. With more than a thousand routes in the area, great campgrounds within …
The 6 Best Castles in Europe The continent of Europe was once home to thousands upon thousands of castles, and today hundreds of them still stand. On our six-month European road trip, we had the privilege of encountering many of these ancient monuments. These are what we think are the six best castles in Europe. …
Out of all the cute towns in Europe, Hossegor, France became our favorite. It’s surfy, it’s foodie, it’s nature-y. If you are like us, this too will become your favorite place in Europe after one step into Hossegor. The combination of cobblestone streets, bike paths, french bakeries, and big name surf shops, will leave you …
Majestic. Baffling. Vibrant. Moving. Breathtaking. Incomparable. All words people may use to describe this noteworthy place. For some, it’s a yearly vacation to this safe haven of sorts; to others, a once in a lifetime chance to see it. Surely you’ve heard of it. Our 3 reasons to visit Interlaken were driven by …
We hike a lot in the United States, but hiking with kids in the U.K. is a completely different experience. For one, a lot of the hikes require scrambling over rocks to get to the summit. They are perfectly safe, however, if you have any fear of heights, they will test your nerves for sure. …
