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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 Midwest, but also an amazing…
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How to start your ambitious dream of climbing outdoors in Vegas!
The accessibility and the lovely weather for rock climbing — both sport and bouldering — is one of the main reasons we moved to Las Vegas. We would spend days and nights climbing in Kraft Boulders on vacations prior to moving to Las Vegas, and getting to do so during the week still brings us…
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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 backcountry campsites. We went on…
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Best summer hikes in So. Nevada: Cathedral Rock
It is no secret that summers in Southern Nevada can be extremely hot. While the dry heat is a marvel, the temperatures are still brutal on many days in the summer months. As hikers and parents of an infant, we head up to Mount Charleston as often as possible to stay cool and continue hiking…
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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 always have a great time.…
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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. Haleakalā translates to “house of…
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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 many years now, which has…
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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 for 4th of July with…
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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 could over the weekend. After…
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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 time flying with a baby.…
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