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 […]
Your Ultimate Vacation Guide to Nevis with a Toddler
You guys know that we love to travel, and even when it is extra challenging with a little one, we still find the joy and excitement around the new experience! This February, I had the unique opportunity to take four weeks of sabbatical time from work. We had many ideas […]
7 Amazing Trails for Winter Hikes in Red Rock
We recently had a week off of work between the holidays. Originally, we had grand plans of checking out national parks in southern Utah on an epic road trip. As we were getting close to booking hotels (the night before we would have left!) — we decided to check the […]
Our New Favorite Travel Destinations from 2022!
2022 was our first full year of living in Las Vegas. The year was our first full year of parenting as well. While much of our vacation time was taken up by family visits and introducing Leah to so many loved ones — we are proud of how many adventure/fun […]
Top FREE spots to see animals/wildlife near Las Vegas
Over the last week, we have run into three different types of animals. All of which are routinely found in the same spots, and all of which do not cost money to encounter the animals. Here are where we have the best luck finding ourselves in the presence of four-legged […]
Why you need to visit the Grand Canyon North Rim
If you are not sure which side of the Grand Canyon to visit, the North Rim is less visited, higher in elevation, and the trails and view points are a bit more spread out than you will find in the South Rim. After a three-day camping trip at the North […]
Ultimate 1-day guide to see the best of Las Vegas
There is so much to see in Las Vegas out there beyond the Strip. If you are looking for a day to see all that the Las Vegas area has to offer, this guide is for you. If you are from Las Vegas and looking for an idea of where […]
3 FABULOUS trails to see the FABULOUS Vegas Strip!
With the Strip being toward the lowest point in the Las Vegas valley, there are a few trails where you get an amazing view of the lights and glamour of the Strip. Seeing the Strip from afar, in a desert landscape, and surrounded by red sandstone gives your brain a […]
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 […]