It has been quite the whirlwind since returning from our 3 weeks of rest and relaxation in the state we still consider home, Colorado. Riley and I had less than 2 weeks before we embarked on our next summer adventure: Camp Emerald Bay on Santa Catalina Island in California. When Riley was invited to join
Steamboat Springs has always been one of my favorite mountain towns. Although we’ve never had the opportunity to ride its famous Champagne Powder in the winter, we’ve explored this picturesque town in the spring and summer whenever we wanted a change of scenery from Vail. This week we took the opportunity to explore a new
Nestled in the heart of Glenwood Canyon on I-70 lies a hidden gem for outdoor enthusiasts, nature lovers and those just looking for a rest stop along the highway. The Grizzly Creek Trail winds its way through a picturesque landscape that offers breathtaking sights, lush vegetation, and overall the prettiest views any rest area could
When I look back on our Italian vacation, Cinque Terre and Florence are two highlights that bring back fond memories. A vast contrast from our time in Rome, we experienced a slower pace even amongst the crowds of tourists. Maybe it was the fact that I could sit quietly on the streets without a vendor
A list of our favorite places in Phoenix, Flagstaff, and Sedona. Hopefully, our “best of” list will guide you if you’re not sure where to go in Arizona! Sedona Sedona can be a pricey place to stay and eat while enjoying the red rock views. If you have a ton to spend, it can be
“Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson We left the bustling area of Joshua Tree and headed east towards Arizona where we decided to spend time in a state that we love and used to call home. When we
“One time I saw a tiny Joshua tree sapling growing not too far from the old tree. I wanted to dig it up and replant it near our house. I told Mom that I would protect it from the wind and water it every day so that it could grow nice and tall and straight.
We rang in 2016 in South Lake Tahoe, California. Growing up in the Bay Area, we were very familiar with Tahoe and its beauty. We knew it would be cold and snowy, but our plans were filled with hikes and more hikes. I imagined picturesque views of the lake where we would play in the
“I am losing precious days. I am degenerating into a machine for making money. I am learning nothing in this trivial world of men. I must break away and get out into the mountains to learn the news” -John Muir It’s not hard to understand why John Muir was so inspired by Yosemite. The deep
“The pleasure we derive from journeys is perhaps dependent more on the mindset with which we travel than on the destination we travel to.” ― Alain de Botton, The Art of Travel California is a place loved by many. Residents and visitors alike can go on for hours about the wonders of the Golden State
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