Winter

Snow covered Cascade Lake in Idaho. Bright blue sky and snowshoeing tracks are visible in the scene.

Snowshoeing in Idaho: A Winter Adventure Like No Other

March 20, 2023
Melissia & Alex
Adventures, Idaho, Nature, Recommendations, Recreation, Things To Do, Travels, Winter
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Idaho is an outdoor lover’s paradise, with its stunning landscapes and natural beauty. One of the best ways to experience the stateโ€™s winter wonderland is by snowshoeing. Whether youโ€™re a beginner or an experienced snowshoer, Idaho has plenty of trails and destinations to explore. In this edition of our All Things Idaho series, weโ€™ll take a closer look at snowshoeing in Idaho and highlight some of the best spots to hit the trails. Discovering the Best Snowshoeing Trails in Idaho…

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Winter Camping in Idaho: A Guide to Unforgettable Outdoor Adventures

March 11, 2023
Melissia & Alex
Adventures, Camping, Idaho, Recommendations, Recreation, Safety, Things To Do, Travels, Winter
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Idaho is known for its stunning landscapes and natural beauty, and winter camping is one of the best ways to experience it. While some may shy away from the idea of camping in the cold winter months, it can be an incredibly rewarding experience for those who are willing to brave the elements. In this guide, weโ€™ll highlight some of the best winter camping spots in Idaho and offer some tips for staying warm and safe during your trip. Exploring…

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Snow covered Cascade Lake in Idaho. Bright blue sky and snowshoeing tracks are visible in the scene.

The Benefits of Snowshoeing

January 23, 2023
Melissia & Alex
Benefits, Hiking, Leave No Trace, Nature, Recommendations, Winter
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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…

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Sprinter van parked at a camp site in Devils Garden Campground in Arches National Park

Camping in Arches National Park

December 17, 2022
Melissia & Alex
Camping, Hiking, Leave No Trace, Recommendations, Things To Do, Travels, Winter
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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…

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couple with their two dogs posing at Arches National Park at a campground site. They are dressed warmly because it is December.

Best Time to Visit Arches National Park

December 11, 2022
Melissia & Alex
Camping, Dogs, Hiking, Leave No Trace, Nature, Recommendations, Travels, Winter
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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…

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Introduction to Boondocking

March 10, 2022
Melissia & Alex
Camping, Fall, Leave No Trace, Safety, Spring, Summer, Travels, Winter
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When we camp, we prefer to do it away from a lot of people. On occasion we will camp in improved campgrounds that you can reserve – especially if we’re going to be in an area during a popular time, like a holiday weekend. Most of the time, we prefer to camp off-grid so we boondock. You might also have heard it called dry camping or dispersed camping. So what is boondocking exactly and what do you need to know…

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Winter on the middle fork of the Boise River

Adventures Along the Middle Fork of the Boise River

February 28, 2022
Melissia & Alex
Camping, Hiking, Hot Springs, Travels, Winter
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Picture this: Sitting on the private deck of a cute cabin looking out over the Middle Fork of the Boise River. You start to get a little chilly so decide to warm up by climbing down into the hot tub that is fed from a natural hot springs source. Sounds like a pretty ideal spot doesn’t it? Well this is what you get when you enjoy a stay at the Twin Springs resort! Alex and I recently had the pleasure…

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Shoshone Falls in Twin Falls, Idaho

Adventuring Close to Home – Weekend Warriors

January 16, 2022
Melissia & Alex
Camping, Fall, Hiking, Hot Springs, Leave No Trace, Spring, Summer, Travels, Winter
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A weekend warrior is defined in the Oxford dictionary as someone “who participates in an activity only in their spare time.” That’s what Alex and I are. We LOVE traveling and going on adventures but we both have full-time jobs. Contrary to what some may think – we don’t get paid to travel (we wish!). Lately people have surprised me by saying something similar to, “you guys are so lucky to be able to go on so many adventures! I wish…

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Confessions of a Reformed Trail Degrader

August 3, 2021
Melissia & Alex
Hiking, Leave No Trace, Spring, Travels, Winter
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Have you ever come across a mud puddle right in the middle of your hiking trail? What did you doโ€ฆ.go around it or walk through it? Confessions: Personally if I encountered mud, I used to go around it. I mean, who wants mud all over their boots and clothes, right?! Turns outโ€ฆ.traveling thru the mud puddle is the better of the two options because it doesn’t make the trail wider if others decide to follow your non-mud puddle route.  Widening…

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Winter Camping in Idaho: Stanley and Sun Valley

March 6, 2021
Melissia & Alex
Adventures, Camping, Hot Springs, Idaho, Recreation, Things To Do, Travels, Winter
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Winter camping in Idaho. There’s nothing like it! Check out the photos of our long weekend in the Stanley/Sun Valley area! We were fortunate enough to take a long weekend in February to do a bit of winter camping in the Stanley/Sun Valley area. Our van had just been outfitted with a heater, insulation, a freezer/fridge, and dry flush toilet so of course we had to test it out! The temps were in the mid to low teens and the…

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