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…
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…
What comes to mind when you think of traveling? Do you see yourself jetting off to Europe to visit the Louvre or the Eiffel Tower? Maybe you dream of hiking Machu Picchu and taking in the views from the top. While traveling internationally is a goal for many, don’t overlook what is in your own backyard. Traveling locally may be more realistic for people and provide you the opportunity to experience fun and memorable adventures sooner than you might think.…
Did you know there are seven national forests in Idaho and that they cover nearly 40% of this beautiful state? We’ve explored 6 of these areas but nowhere near everything in each one. In other words, there is plenty of adventuring and discoveries to make for many years to come! According to the forest service website (fs.usda.gov), there are almost 400 campgrounds (with many more boondocking areas) and 250 trailheads. Do you enjoy exploring on ATVs or other motorized vehicles?…
Dark sky areas are special. There’s something about getting away from all the light pollution and looking up at the sheer number of stars in the night sky. I don’t know about you but we love looking up at the sky at night and picking out constellations and specific stars or planets. It’s all part of the outdoor experience for us. What Are They? While researching the route for our upcoming road trip, I discovered there are specific areas where…
Celebrating Earth Day happens yearly on April 22nd. Each year a theme is chosen; for 2022, the theme is Invest in Our Planet. While this day shines a light on the importance of doing our part to make positive impacts, you shouldn’t limit your activities to one day a year. If you’re like us, we want to do all that we can to educate ourselves and take action to preserve the precious resources we are fortunate enough to enjoy. Earth…
Visiting Puerto Rico recently was a fun adventure. We explored, relaxed, and ate a lot of good food. We highly recommend booking a trip and staying in and around San Juan. Here are some things we learned and places we recommend you visit. The Beach We stayed in the Ocean Park area so spent several days at the beach there, which was walking distance from our Airbnb. It is a popular location and you’ll see a lot of wind and…
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…
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…
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…