This is one of our favorite hikes of all time and definitely belongs on the #goat list. While I totally wish I had backpacked it so that I could’ve stared longingly for hours at the gorgeous deep blue, teal, and turquoise alpine lakes, getting a permit for backpacking this hike is nearly impossible (although every …
Glacier National Park is a magical place filled with colorful rock bottom lakes, sharp jagged mountain peaks waiting to be summited, a ton of wildlife, and of course, glaciers. While there are still a few glaciers to be viewed in Glacier National Park, you may be surprised by how hard it is to get to …
What makes the adventures on this McKenzie River truly incredible is the rich old-growth forest, the lava rocks that form along the river and trail, and most of all, the one of a kind, deep, vibrant blue of the McKenzie River that weaves and flows over cliffsides, creating spectacular waterfalls. There is so much …
Ready to take an epic trip through Colorado? This 7 day Colorado road trip itinerary is perfect for those looking for awesome adventures and beautiful scenery. This 7 day Colorado road trip itinerary includes Colorado Springs, Breckenridge, Vail, Rifle, Grand Junction, Ouray and Telluride. It includes some of the best hikes in Colorado, including a …
This Oregon road trip itinerary will take you to moss-filled forests, sparkling rivers and lakes, rumbling waterfalls, wonderful farmer’s markets with locally grown food, picking wild blackberries and organic fruit from orchards, affordable and immaculately clean campgrounds, and massive walls of limestone rock. Add in the fact that almost everyone I’ve met on my travels through Oregon is super nice, it’s hard to go wrong if you choose Oregon for your next road trip.
Hawaii has a special place in many people’s heart. It really is a little slice of paradise. While I grew up going to Kauai on a regular basis, once I caught the “surfing bug”, I fell in love with the North Shore of Oahu and discovered all its hidden gems and outrageous adventures.
San Diego is “America’s Finest City” for a reason. Between the quick access to the desert, mountains, and beaches, plus year-round 70-degree weather, this city has so many outdoor adventure possibilities. San Diego is a big, widespread city with so much to do so it’s hard to decide what things are worth seeing or doing, especially …
California. The birthplace of modern surf culture. All the stereotypes are true. People say “dude” too many times in a conversation with a heavy California accent. Lineups always have some guy who yells at you if you cut him off. Any good wave is crowded. Everyone spends a lot of money to wear brand name …
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 …
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 …
Is your summer road trip taking you near Bend, Oregon? We love visiting Bend and every time we come through this beautiful city we find more and more exciting adventures to do. We love the nature here, the delicious food to eat, and especially, how many nice people we encounter. If your next summer road …
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 …
This Southwest National Parks Road Trip is one of the very first road trips we took as a family back in 2015 when we thought RV living was just a temporary phase of our life and way before we started blogging (so I apologize for the lame pics). The joy we experienced on this trip …
