Observing the night sky
It is estimated that only 10% of the world’s population can see the Milky Way due to light pollution. That makes nights just staring at the stars in the sky...
Visiting Rocky Mountain National Park
If you’ve never visited Rocky Mountain National Park, it’s time to plan a trip. There’s a reason over 4.4 million visitors make the trip every year! Rocky Mountain National Park is...
Bucket list reflections
Our family completed a tour of all the national parks in the lower 48 states this past fall. We, of course, intend to see all of them and have our...
Tips for responsible outdoor recreation
What’s your favorite outdoor activity? Whether you head outside for fishing, hiking, camping, backpacking, hunting, boating or something else, you have to admit, nature is pretty amazing. It’s important for...
Paddleboarding with your dog
Over 50% of households in the United States own at least one dog. For many households, dogs are an integral part of the family and being able to bring them...
Meaningful travel mementos for minimalists
Whether you’re taking a vacation, road trip or weekend getaway, you will most likely experience an opportunity to pick up a souvenir or two as a reminder of your travels....
Great kid hikes in Moab not found in the National Parks
Moab is known as an outdoor playground. Whether you like to drive the trails in a Jeep, cruise the track on a bike or hike to view truly natural wonders, Moab...
Explore beautiful East Tennessee
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of East Tennessee? Probably the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, but there is so much more to this beautiful...
Family-friendly hikes near Denver
Here are 10 of the best family-friendly hikes near Denver, Colorado. Red Rocks And Morrison Slide Length: 3 miles Distance from Denver: 25 minutes An iconic Colorado location to visit,...
How to navigate the National Park permit system
Did you know that there are over 400 national park sites and 63 are deemed national parks? That’s roughly 84 million acres of land for us to explore and enjoy!...
