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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]