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. How to Do Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon & Sedona in a 4-Day Road Trip Do you…
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This ultimate Vancouver Island 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…
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Everytime, without fail, when I ask people about their visits to Colorado they will share how they went to Aspen or Vail to ski or just returned from visiting Rocky Mountain National Park or Red Rocks. And, to be honest, I get it. Those areas of the state are really well-known and seem like every…
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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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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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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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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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What do you call a family with a service dog, two cats, and a plant who take a cross country journey over the winter holiday? Crazy. But that’s exactly what we did. When my partner and I moved from California to Texas, we needed a way to safely and securely transport a ton of things.…
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Cape Breton Island may be small but there’s so much to see and so many road trip possibilities packed onto one tiny island! One of my favourite Cape Breton road trips is a combination of two routes: The Fleur de Lis Trail and the Marconi Trail. This road trip combines rugged scenery and outdoor adventure…
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