We Failed Yellowstone and the Tetons

Yep, you read that right.  We failed the Tetons.  Oh, and then we failed Yellowstone. Let me explain. This page may contain affiliate links.  This means I receive a commission for purchases made through those links, at no cost to you.  I only endorse products that I use and enjoy myself from businesses I trust.  … Continue reading We Failed Yellowstone and the Tetons

Hiking with Kids: What You Need to Know

Take a hike! This page may contain affiliate links.  This means I receive a commission for purchases made through those links, at no cost to you.  I only endorse products that I use and enjoy myself from businesses I trust.  For more information, please read my Disclosure Statement. I get asked all the time how … Continue reading Hiking with Kids: What You Need to Know

Our Favorite Trail Game

You aren’t guaranteed to see wildlife in the national parks and anyone who tells you that you are is misinformed.  What you are guaranteed, however, is plenty of plants.  Trees, shrubs, grasses, and flowers that you don’t normally see in your everyday life.  The beauty of the national parks is that nature is completely untouched, … Continue reading Our Favorite Trail Game

Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve

When we (sadly) left the Tetons, we were optimistic about what Idaho had to offer.  However, we weren’t entirely sure what Idaho had to offer.  We had a couple of places on our list, such as seeing the Salmon River, but other than that, we were just going to look at the map and go … Continue reading Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Theodore Roosevelt National Park is the prettiest little national park you’ve probably never heard of.  It’s located in western North Dakota, right on I-94, next to the charming little town of Medora, North Dakota.   Theodore Roosevelt National Park was not the first national park ever created. In fact, it wasn’t even created while Roosevelt … Continue reading Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Silver Springs State Park

We’re in central Florida this week for Easter break and decided to visit one of our favorite spots: Silver Springs State Park.  This place has so much to offer!  They have camping, hiking, kayaking, paddle boarding and canoeing, and of course—the iconic glass bottom boats that are just wonderful. If you’re not familiar with this … Continue reading Silver Springs State Park

St. Augustine, Florida: An Oldie but a Goodie

Last week I wrote about Sanibel Island, one of our favorite beach destinations. This week, I want to talk about another Beach favorite of ours: St. Augustine, Florida. When we visit St. Augustine, Florida, we technically stay just south at Crescent Beach.  However, for the purpose of this post, I am going to lump it … Continue reading St. Augustine, Florida: An Oldie but a Goodie

Santa Rosa, New Mexico: The Blue Hole

On your way from Amarillo, Texas, to Albuquerque, New Mexico, is the lovely town of Santa Rosa. Located on the famed Route 66, Santa Rosa is also home to the Blue Hole, a circular, bell-shaped pool that is a popular destination for SCUBA diving and training. This page may contain affiliate links.  This means that … Continue reading Santa Rosa, New Mexico: The Blue Hole

How To: Eat Healthy on the Road

Because we travel with the Monkey Barrel, we travel with everything AND the kitchen sink... literally! This helps us to stay (somewhat) on track with our normal, healthy eating routines. Sure, we have plenty of s'mores around the campfire, and there are hot dogs and hamburgers to grill. But there are also plenty of salads, … Continue reading How To: Eat Healthy on the Road