One of the best things about living in Denver is the ability to experience and enjoy some of the most beautiful scenery in the country. The road trip is a staple part of the American travel experience. And Coloradans have an incredible variety of trips to pick from. Some of my favorite trips include going…
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Are you planning to go hiking, but are not familiar with the trails? Maybe you’re wanting to go hiking on a familiar trail, but I want to venture off. Before planning your hike, you’ll want to take the necessary precautions to ensure some peace of mind and safety. Good thing there’s an app for that.…
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Living in close proximity to the Rocky Mountains gives Denverites access to some of the best hiking in the world. But, with the overwhelming growth in the state’s population, locals have become increasingly reluctant to share some of their favorite hiking trails. Their fear is that those favorite spots will be overrun with hikers and…
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This ultimate 8-day road trip itinerary explores Vancouver Island from Victoria to the Pacific Rim and everything in between (and kind of all-around). We started in Seattle, Washington where we flew in specifically to start our road trip and took the ferries from the Anacortes port to Vancouver Island, BC. We did everything from meeting…
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Travelling can be expensive. If you add up the cost of everything from accommodation, flights, food, insurance, trains etc the total can be eye watering. That’s why if you’re really serious about wanting to travel far and for a long time, many people these days are opting for buying or renting a van. What if…
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I grew up in Boulder, Colorado and as a result of that upbringing, I experienced exploring the outdoors at a pretty young age. But, my mom wasn’t the one taking me hiking, horseback riding, and camping. She was too busy working and trying to get through university, instead, the local YMCA actively introduced me to…
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Experience the best of Arizona and Nevada with this epic 4-Day Southwest Road Trip. Destinations include Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon, and Sedona for not just a fun trip, but one filled with beauty and nature’s best views. Southwest Road Trip Do you think you can knock out Vegas, the Grand Canyon, and Sedona in…
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If you’re traveling to Washington state, then the opportunity to road trip from Seattle to Olympic National Park is an opportunity that you can’t pass up. Whether you are a beginner or avid hiker, camper, or just your every day adventurer, this park will blow your mind. 2.5 million people actually visit Olympic National Park…
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A really weird thing happened recently – most of the U.S. national parks closed. To have national parks closed during spring definitely sucks but there are ways to still be able to visit our favorite spots virtually. As much as we’d rather go there, sometimes the virtual version will have to do. And no, this…
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Every few years or so a book or movie will come out about an intrepid thru hiker who learns about themselves through the transformative experiences of thru hiking. In fact thru hiking has become such a “thing” that many of us who would never step foot on a trail are familiar with the Pacific Crest…
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