We get lots of questions from people when they hear we’ve been to Sedona. The main question – is Sedona really worth visiting? And the more specific questions like: Should we visit? If we do, what are some things we can do? What if we don’t have a car? Where should we stay? What’s the best time to visit? In this article, we share the answers to those questions and help YOU decide for yourself: Is Sedona really worth visiting?…
Welcome to the first installment of our Best of State Parks Adventure Travel Guide Series! We love traveling to and adventuring in state parks so this series is definitely a labor of love. If you have dogs and travel in a van or RV, this is the guide for you! Even if you’re just starting out, you’ll get plenty of ideas for your own adventure travel in state parks. Today we’re diving into how to find state parks and what…
If you’re like us, you’re already deep into planning your 2024 (and even 2025!) outdoor travel destinations. While national parks tend to top people’s lists of places to go, state parks don’t get as much love. We’re here to help you avoid making that mistake. Enter our Best of State Parks Adventure Travel Guide Series! Not only are state parks just as spectacular as our national parks, they’re less crowded, have more opportunities for recreating, and are probably closer to…
It’s so much fun experiencing a hike with friends. The trails lend themselves to deeper conversations mixed with comfortable and relaxed silences as you soak up all that being outside has to offer. You know what else is fun? Hiking on your own. You might be thinking, “yeah right Melissia, that actually sounds sucky.” Hear me out on this one. There’s something about being on a trail without another person nearby that can be like meditating…..sure, you might be sucking…
Idaho is a diverse and beautiful state with various landscapes. You really can’t go wrong anywhere you decide to explore in this great state. It has a little something for everyone.But the true gem, in our humble opinion, is the vast amount of outdoor recreation areas to adventure and explore. Nestled at the base of the Sawtooth Mountains and along the Salmon River in central Idaho is our favorite place…Stanley and the surrounding Sawtooth Wilderness. Here are the top 7…
Can you believe we’re already part way through the second month in 2023?! We can’t either. We’re in the thick of planning adventures for this year and are really excited. Like most of you, we have day jobs. We aren’t constantly on the road traveling and exploring day in and day out. Not yet anyway. Like you, we explore on weekends or after work during the week. You’ve heard us say that adventures don’t require you to quit your job…
Picture this: Walking under a canopy of trees, the ground sparkling with snow in the sunlight. The only noise you hear are the crunch of your snowshoes as you travel on a hiking trail winding its way thru the forest. Every so often, you catch a glimpse of the frozen lake through the pines and the brave souls setting up to try their luck at ice fishing. Sounds pretty peaceful, doesn’t it? This, my friends, is one of the many…
What comes to mind when you hear, “Kansas?” You might think of the Wizard of Oz when Dorothy tells Toto, “…I’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore.” Or maybe you think of tornados, boring, flat terrain, or BBQ. Most people don’t think about camping in Kansas. But we recently discovered a beautiful state park that will change your mind. Wilson State Park If you love boating, swimming, fishing, hiking, or mountain biking, this state park is for you! We…
One of the fun things about road tripping, or traveling in general, is finding cool spots to stay along the way. Our cross country trip this year was no different. It can be a bit more challenging to find places that are open or accessible during the colder months of the year but you also have the benefit of being able to find spots without reservations when you otherwise wouldn’t be able to. We were fortunate enough to snag prime…
Planning to visit Arches National Park, or any popular national park for that matter, can be fun and overwhelming at the same time. You want to see so many popular sites but worry about dealing with all the crowds, figuring out where to park, how long you might need to wait in line for pictures (unfortunately this can happen), and potentially not getting to have the experience you were hoping to. Don’t worry! With a little bit of planning, you…