Every year I say, “This is the year we will finally make it to the East Coast!” but it never happens. We’ve become so obsessed with sharp jagged mountains and hikes to alpine lakes that every summer we end up getting stuck playing in the Rockies or end up flying to the Pyrenees. So to …
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Looking for some outdoor adventure for your Thanksgiving Weekend? This blog is filled with great ideas for camping, hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking, skiing/snowboarding, and relaxing this holiday weekend.
Chapter 1: I Hear A Banjo Playing Hey, welcome! This is chapter 1 of my book, The Road Less Traveled, that I wrote a few years ago and never put the effort into marketing because I was having too much fun traveling with my family. Sign up for our email list to be notified each …
This blog post is a complete guide to taking a Colorado road trip between Rocky Mountain National Park & Mesa Verde National Park including the best places to see fall colors on the way. I’ve also highlighted our favorite towns, like Frisco, Crested Butte, and Ouray, as well as my favorite things to do in …
Wyoming is the stuff dreams are made of! At least it is for this adventure-addicted family. If you love to hike, climb, and camp, this Wyoming road trip itinerary from the Big Horn mountains through Cody to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park is perfect for you. We zig-zag our way through Wyoming often and …
Oregon has some of the best campgrounds in the United States. And that’s saying something, because we’ve stayed at a lot of campgrounds in the western US. We especially love staying at Oregon State Campgrounds because they are clean, affordable, and typically have free showers. If you love the outdoors, you have to give camping …
Glacial covered mountains, alpine lakes, dense forests, driftwood beaches, and trails galore…Washington state has so much beauty and adventure waiting for you. If you like surrounding yourself with gorgeous ecosystems and incredible hiking opportunities, then you’ll definitely want to spend a few nights (or a lifetime) in one of Washington state’s many incredible campgrounds like …
Hiking the Subway Top Down in Zion National Park is one of the coolest experiences we’ve ever done! If you are adventurous, hiking The Subway Top Down is something you have to add to your bucket list. There are two ways to explore The Subway, which is also known as the Left Fork of North …
Plan your Moab trip with the best hikes in Arches National Park including Delicate Arch, Landscape Arch, and our favorite, Double O Arch.
Are you thinking of visiting the National parks in 2021? National Parks are one of our favorite places to visit, especially in the summer. But now, with all the new rules, closures, and crowds post-covid, visiting the national parks isn’t as easy or enjoyable as it used to be. Does that mean we won’t be …
This road trip from Yellowstone to Mount Rushmore was never on my bucket list and yet, last summer, I think I drove it 4 times because I loved it so much. You may want to combine this road trip with our Grand Teton to Yellowstone to Glacier National Park road trip like we did. Last …
Idaho has some of our favorite campgrounds in the US. In fact, I could probably spend an entire summer just camping in Idaho and never get bored! What I love about camping in Idaho is that there are a ton of National Forest lands where you can camp for free or for very cheap as …
Looking for some inspiration for your spring break destination? This blog is filled with great ideas for camping, hiking, rock climbing destinations, and more.
I am great at raising children and hiking from sunrise to sunset, but give me a plant and there’s a good chance it will be dead within a week. We recently tried out a microgreens kit from True Leaf Market to see if this could be the trick to growing food (even though I have no green thumb…
Seeley Lake, Montana is the perfect winter destination for adventure and relaxation, with everything from snowmobiling to ice skating, ice fishing, fat biking and more!
With more than 1500 routes and at least 2 dozen different crags, St George is climbing Mecca! Climbing St George is amazing year round but due to it’s mild winters, it’s one of the best places to escape the snow and climb some real rock!
These are 20+ of the best campgrounds in Utah that will put you right next to the Big 5 and some incredible hiking, climbing, and mountain biking.
This blog was updated in February 2023 for accuracy and additional information on visiting Zion National Park. Zion is one of our favorite National Parks in America (runner up to our #1 favorite, Glacier NP)! Zion is deserving of its popularity! It caters to both first-time national park visitors and experienced adventurers. In this blog, …
