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
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
Great Sand Dunes National Park This page may contain affiliate links. This means that 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’m not sure where … Continue reading Great Sand Dunes National Park
Valles Caldera National PreserveThose tiny dots are all elk! This page may contain affiliate links. This means that 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. … Continue reading Valles Caldera National Preserve
Keeping the Kids Engaged with Nature When Outdoor Play is Problematic The time of year in between Christmas break and spring break can be a pretty dreary time for us. Not only do we typically have no travel plans this time of year, but the weather here in central Mississippi is cold, dreary, and gray. … Continue reading Winter Doldrums Part 2: Science Station