This is your sign that you should book a trip to Tepotzlan, Mexico. We learned about this magic town from a friend at the climbing gym in Indianapolis, and it quickly captured our hearts. We loved that you do not need a car once you arrive, there are MANY vegan […]
Fun Family Hike in Tucson
Our family just returned from a trip to Tucson, Arizona. We spent most of the time visiting with David’s extended family, including his grandma who is 97 years old! We did get out on one hike with David’s siblings one morning in Catalina State Park. It was quite warm all […]
New camera on a hike in Lee Canyon, Nevada
We hiked the Upper Bristlecone trail in Lee Canyon, Nevada in the Spring Mountains for the first time in 2022. This was also our first time on one of our favorite trails with our daughter. After splurging on a new camera, we spent the day taking pictures along one of […]
Ultimate Guide to a weekend trip in Death Valley
Whether you live in Las Vegas or you’re using Las Vegas as the launch pad for your trip (great idea!), there is a load of destinations within a four hour driving radius to have a wonderful two or three day excursion. As a duo of 9-5ers, we have made the […]
Shady Trails of Red Rock Canyon National Preserve
Shade is king on most days in and around Las Vegas. While finding hikes that are shaded is not always obvious, you can find them! A lot relies on the time of day you hike, so that is a factor to consider. Calico Tanks2.2 Miles Type: Out and BackElevation Gain: […]
Top Summit Hikes in Mount Charleston
I do not need to tell you that Las Vegas is hot in the summer time. It is like stick-your-head-in-the-oven hot. BUT if you are looking to get a good hike in during those summer months, Mount Charleston and Lee Canyon are two jaw-dropping gorgeous areas and a solid 20 […]
Top Mount Charleston hikes with minimal uphills
I do not need to tell you that Las Vegas is hot in the summer time. It is like stick-your-head-in-the-oven hot. BUT if you are looking to get a good hike in during those summer months, Mount Charleston and Lee Canyon are two jaw-dropping gorgeous areas and a solid 20 […]
My pregnant experience: First Trimester
The first trimester There are many special memories from our first trimester — from the first ultrasound to sharing the news with family and friends. It was so special to be pregnant with BOTH of my sisters at the same time. Little did we know at the time that we […]
My pregnant experience: finding out I was pregnant
Finding out I was pregnant. In April 2021, David and I had made the decision to move to Las Vegas, Nevada from Indianapolis, Indiana. We were beginning to look at houses virtually with an extremely helpful realtor in Las Vegas, while simultaneously working with our realtor in Indianapolis to sell […]
Waiting for baby, day two
December 24: Christmas Eve! David was off work today, so we decided to eat bowls of cereal for breakfast and try to go out for a hike early in the morning. We waited until the rain cleared up, and got ready to go. On the way out to the trails, […]