Western United States

As part of our back-road adventures across the United States, we’ve toured some pretty amazing places, but most of our family agrees that some of our southwest road trips have been the…

Not too long ago, our family embarked on a monumental road trip, covering more than 10,000 miles in a Pontiac Vibe over the course of two and a half months. We stayed…

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The Alpine Ridge Trail is a relatively short, but steep path through the Alpine Tundra of Rocky Mountain National Park. It’s a great hike for those who want breathtaking beauty, but don’t…

Today I’m excited to introduce Meesh from Right Where I Left Off.  Meesh’s inspiring blog is part DIY and part fashion, with a little bit of travel thrown in for good measure.…

Grand Canyon National Park turns 99 this year, and what better way to celebrate this iconic landscape than to embark on a Grand Canyon camping trip? Last year, we spent our spring…

Is there anything more magical and inviting than a misty, secluded hot spring on a cold winter day? Maybe, but I haven’t discovered it yet. An uncrowded thermal pool is my happy place. Too bad I…

If ever there was a beautiful, must-visit American town, Port Townsend, Washington has to be it. Our family explored Port Townsend a few years ago, and it has been captivating us ever…

Where can a budget adventurer explore miles of secluded hiking trails, relax in the pools of world-famous hot springs, and then sleep under the canopy of an old-growth, temperate rainforest? The Sol Duc…

I’m going to continue my love affair with our national parks today and talk a little bit about romantic winter getaways (you know, for Valentine’s Day). Speaking of love – our national…