Before moving from Indianapolis to Las Vegas, we took a road trip for a five week trip out to Las Vegas and back to Indianapolis on a different route. This google maps link (+screenshot below) includes all of our stops to and from Indianapolis. This trip has been one of […]
How to find the best views in Red River Gorge
When we lived in Indianapolis, we would spend as many weekends of the year as possible in Red River Gorge. David would frequently state it takes “3 hours and 47 minutes” to drive from our home to Miguel’s Pizza in the Red River Gorge. A rock climber’s oasis in the […]
Your ultimate guide to backpacking in the Porkies 
If you’re looking for a memorable backpacking trip while walking along the beauty of the upper peninsula of Michigan and Lake Superior — you should head to Porcupine Mountains State Park (also referred to as the Porkies). The park has an excellent and well-maintained trail system in addition to easy-to-see […]
How to plan the best weekend in Devil’s Lake
Devil’s Lake, Wisconsin is a popular place to visit if you’re a rock climber, hiker, or lake dweller. It is so close to Wisconsin Dells, yet feels like a different world from the massive water parks, amusements, and resorts. We have spent a few weekends in Devil’s Lake, and we […]
How to camp in a volcano crater on Maui
One of the most memorable and best backcountry camping experiences we have had is camping in the Hōlua wilderness camping area of Haleakalā National Park. With a permit from recreation.gov, you can hike down into the crater of the dormant Haleakalā volcano for one of the most unreal lifetime experiences. […]
A quick guide to Grand Rapids (baby & vegan friendly!)
Grand Rapids is a fun mix of art, historic buildings, a city feel, and ample natural spaces. It is a great (and affordable!) option for a weekend trip for new families, art admirers, and/or appreciators of locally crafted beverages and restaurants. We have had family living in Grand Rapids for […]
Your ultimate guide to the summer destination: Ludington, Michigan
Growing up, my family always visited Ludington, Michigan for the 4th of July. My parents grew up there, and we would stay with family a few blocks from Stearns Beach and a few blocks from House of Flavors. We have so many great family memories from those annual trips. Returning […]
Three state parks in Indiana you need to see
Growing up in northern Indiana, I was blown away by the gorgeous views, hills, and hikes to be found in state parks a bit further south within the state. After purchasing our Indiana State Parks pass one year, we began checking out as many parks around the state that we […]
Top tips for packing and air travel with baby
We are on a trip to visit family and vacation for about two and a half weeks in Michigan and Indiana. While for part of the trip we are staying with family, we are renting a cottage in Ludington, Michigan for one week of the time. This was our first […]
The over-ambitious trip itinerary that made us better travelers
In 2016, David and I went on a five-day trip to Utah after scoring cheap flights from Indianapolis to Salt Lake City. We were young, with very little extra cash, and optimistic that we realistically could see everything there is to see in Utah (and the Grand Canyon) in five […]