Nearly 700 named glaciers, two oceans, some of the biggest, most impressive mountains on Earth, the Northern Lights, incredible wildlife, and hundreds of millions of acres of completely unspoiled land…it’s no wonder that Alaska is a bucket list destination for people all over the world!With so much to experience, it can be overwhelming planning the best things to do in Alaska. Heck, it[...]
As soon as we settled on visiting Moab in November for a 30th birthday trip (not mine!), I began planning our itinerary. We agreed almost immediately that off roading in Moab was a priority — in addition, of course, to hiking and exploring Canyonlands and Arches National Park, two of the country's most iconic. For the uninitiated, off roading in Moab is legendary. The enchanting red "[...]
If you're spending time in Montana's renowned Paradise Valley and looking for things to do in Livingston MT or things to do near Yellowstone, you're in the right place.Livingston is the epitome of small but mighty, a distinctly only-in-Montana town embodying a perfect combination of natural beauty, outdoor recreation, Wild Wild West history, a well-established arts scene, and unique things[...]
You truly can't go wrong with a visit to Montana. Any time of year, any part of the state, for any reason.Between its national parks (Glacier and Yellowstone, arguably two of the most spectacular in the National Park Service), epic hiking, jaw-dropping scenery, wildlife viewing, and Montanans' genuine niceness, Big Sky Country truly has something for everyone.One way you can make your trip[...]
Adventurers, nature lovers, and history buffs alike flock to the Royal Gorge Colorado. Here, you can enjoy a quieter, slower-paced, and spectacularly beautiful section of the Rockies.Just outside Cañon City, equidistant to Pueblo and Colorado Springs, the Royal Gorge Colorado has endless jaw-dropping views and opportunities for adventure.Hiking, whitewater rafting, riding the gondola, zip[...]
It's safe to say that after the last few years – AKA the years that just never seemed to end – people all over the world experienced a collective case of major wanderlust. Fortunately, international borders have slowly but steadily reopened.While that's wonderful, it also means that throngs of people flock to well-known vacation destinations. Overwater bungalows, Caribbean islands, stu[...]
I'm a national parks geek through and through and I'm always game for camping or hiking.I also enjoy life's finer and more romantic offerings, things like spa treatments and wine tastings. So when we started planning a San Francisco/Wine Country weekend trip for Valentine's Day, I set out to find the most romantic wineries in Napa.With several hundred wineries in the Napa Valley, this task[...]
Big Sky Montana was on my radar for years. So when a friend's 30th birthday trip to Napa Valley was canceled last summer, I knew exactly where to go instead.With unbelievably gorgeous scenery, proximity to multiple national parks, and an endless number of outdoor (read: naturally socially-distanced) things to do in Big Sky Montana, it was the perfect destination.If you've heard of Big Sky,[...]
Growing up, our dogs always came to the beach and on road trips. They even got their own stockings at Christmas. So it makes perfect sense that as an adult, my dogs became my adventure partners. From camping and family hiking to watching sunsets at the beach, everything is better with a dog. However, not every place necessarily welcomes pups with open arms. People travel with their dogs[...]
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