Looking for a spot to stretch our legs on a long car ride, we stumbled upon Snow Canyon State Park in St. George, Utah. We were shocked at the almost mystical feeling of the red rock hills there. With not much time to really plan out a full day, we […]
Ultimate Colorado road trip: Beautiful spots without the crowds!
Colorado is a place I could go back to every year (month?) and never get tired of being there. There is such a variety of towns throughout the state, and truly, a variety of scenery. While there are so many mountains in Colorado, they are not all the same. I […]
Cross-country road trip: all you need to start planning today!
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 […]
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 […]
First Camping Trip with Baby
When our daughter, Leah turned three months old last month, we felt more confident in adding back pieces of our former lives into our new lives. We planned our first trip to Zion National Park. Unlike our previous trips as a family of two in Zion, we were not waking […]
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 […]
Weekend Trips from Las Vegas: Joshua Tree, California
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 […]