Finding balance between the day-to-day and the bigger dreams of life, where reality and adventure meet.
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
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
When we first started planning our spring break trip, Kyle heard about Garner State Park from a buddy of his who recommended it. So it was on our minds as we headed towards the Texas Hill Country. This page may contain affiliate links. This means that I receive a commission for purchases made through … Continue reading Garner State Park
Getting out the door for a trip is always an adventure in and of itself. There's the inevitable Case of Too Many Blankets. There's the drama of Saying Goodbye to the Dog. The mystery of What Am I Forgetting? (Even with my lists, I sometimes have this problem.) Today recalled a brief scene from Star … Continue reading On the Road Again
What’s better than a road trip to see friends? A road trip to see friends and visit a national park together! When some friends of ours relocated to Kentucky, we wanted to go see them, but we decided to make a trip of it and meet up with them at Mammoth Cave National Park. … Continue reading Mammoth Cave National Park
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is located in western Colorado. It’s a little off the beaten path, especially if you are driving through Colorado to get to the Utah parks, or if the only thing on your radar in Colorado is the Rocky Mountain National Park. … Continue reading Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park