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 […]
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 […]
We love our wall art — Here’s why!
We have three large art prints that come from three different hikes we took in our first year of living in Las Vegas. #1 — Waipio Valley in HawaiiThis photo comes from the hike down to the valley floor of Waipio Valley on the Big Island of Hawaii. This is […]
How to see and experience Hawai’i Volcanoes
When it is your first time to a national park, you want to see all of the highlights. This guide packs as many of the most beautiful spots in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park into two days (or one and a half). If you have read any of our other guides, […]
How to see sea turtles on the Big Island!
All of us in the Rose family are big fans of Hawaii. So far, we have visited Maui and the Big Island. Both hold special memories of special adventures. Our most recent trip to the Big Island was a babymoon/birthday trip. We made the most of our trip by visiting […]
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 […]
White Rock Hills Loop
This is one of our favorite hikes within the Scenic Loop in Red Rock Canyon. The loop is a little over 6 miles and you get fantastic views of a hidden forest behind White Rock Hill and also of Turtlehead peak.