Arriving at the Park So, getting to Capitol Reef National Park in Utah was on our agenda today. It was overcast and rainy, but we were...
Category - The Great Outdoors
225 Steps Later: Discovering Thousand Steps Beach
While attending a tennis tournament this weekend, we had a few hours to spare before my daughter had to compete. Instead of...
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Family Adventure or Terrible Idea? Mount Monadnock Says Yes!
During our stay in Keene, NH, we stumbled onto what locals apparently consider a casual family outing: climbing Mount...
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A Day in Paradise: Exploring the LA Arboretum
Exploring the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden Tucked away in the heart of Southern California, the Los...
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Wet Sandals & Frozen Feet: The Zapata Falls You Won’t Forget
Zapata Falls hike was supposed to be a fun little detour, ending with some pretty views and maybe a splash or two. What we...
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Once we completed the Mesa Verde drive to the top towards the museum and finished the creek hike, we knew we had to tackle the loop drives to see the...
Going to Mesa Verde National Park was supposed to be a quick trip from our hotel in Cortez, Colorado. The park opens at 8, so we decided to start...
On a blazing hot day in Moab, Utah, we decided to venture into Arches National Park. Now, getting into this natural wonderland isn’t as easy as...
The D.V. Garstin Trail is situated not far from the famous Indian Canyon in Palm Springs. This challenging hike has provided us with both excitement...
For the past couple years, the Bump and Grind Hike in the Palm Desert area has been one of my favorite desert hikes. Each season, it offers an...
Oswit Canyon Hike is a delightful short trail that offers a moderate to easy trek, which most hikers can complete in under an hour. This 1.2-mile...
Our curiosity had always beckoned us to discover what lay on the South side of the South Lykken trail, and today was the day we decided to embark on...
Nestled in the rugged beauty of Palm Springs, the Frank Bogart Trail offers a lesser-known adventure for those seeking a unique hiking experience...
It was a splendid day for our second hiking adventure, spanning a challenging 1.65-mile trail from the base to the summit, located in the picturesque...
We were invited to a 3-day camping trip to Big Bear, California. Excitedly, we drove the windy road on a cloudy day encountering a barrage...
When setting off on a camping adventure, the first thing that comes to mind is that you’re going into the rough wilderness, where you leave...
We left Denver two days ago on my 83rd birthday to head for the western slope of Rocky Mountain National Park where 61 years ago, I...
Camping is one of the great American past times. You can be a bold loner ready to pitch a tent on the side of a mountain, an adventurer camping with...
When we think of ski resorts, we usually consider places in Europe and North America. Yet, unknown to many, Asia is also home to a number of...
Whether you want a day trip, weekend getaway, or an extended adventure, there are plenty of options for skiing in the US. You’ll find ski resorts...