"Even the smallest mountains can hide the most breathtaking views" Waterfalls aren't the only thing Oregon is well known for. The various hot springs throughout the state are also a major attention grabber, at least for me they are. After our hot spring extravaganzas in Colorado and Utah, I was on the hunt for more.… Continue reading Back to Back Favorites in Oregon
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Cali Beaches and Tidefalls
Alamere Falls The next morning Michael and I instantly got moving. As always, we didn't have much of a plan but we did want to see the Golden Gate Bridge. After thinking about a few different options, we decided to not actually cross the bridge since we would have to backtrack to get to it… Continue reading Cali Beaches and Tidefalls
Adventuring Around the San Fransisco Bay Area
Little Yosemite & Mt Diablo After our eventful time in Yosemite National Park the previous day (which you can read about here) we kept with the name theme and headed towards a place called Little Yosemite. The drive to our destination reminded me of what I used to hear about California and its rolling hills,… Continue reading Adventuring Around the San Fransisco Bay Area
Crossing Through the Valley of Yosemite
Yosemite Valley If there's one thing I've learned to be true of the popular National Parks, it's that parking can be pretty tricky. Yosemite is definitely one of the bigger, if not biggest, named parks and it sure shows. We arrived at the visitor center (after our second attempt at entering the park-check out my… Continue reading Crossing Through the Valley of Yosemite
Journey from Utah to Nevada: Hot Springs and Goodbyes
"Our bodies are our gardens to which our wills are our gardeners" Our time with John was coming to an end as we woke up the next day and headed back up through Utah. Once we dropped him off at his truck in Beaver, we started following him even further north. That is until we… Continue reading Journey from Utah to Nevada: Hot Springs and Goodbyes
Adventures Through the Canyons
Grand Staircase of Escalante It was a cold and frosty morning in the van. Taking advantage of our close proximity to Bryce Canyon National Park, we had a slow and comfortable start to our day. After entering the park, doing our regular visitor center visit, and noticing the large rotating solar panels outside of the… Continue reading Adventures Through the Canyons
A Day at Zion and a Taste of Bryce Canyon
"In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks" - John Muir There was no hesitation once we woke up to head into Zion National Park. Driving in (not so early in the morning) we somehow managed to get a parking spot near the visitor center. Once we got our passports stamped… Continue reading A Day at Zion and a Taste of Bryce Canyon
Archways to Nature
Arches National Park Waking up to a hot and beautiful day in Moab, we grabbed some ice for our cooler and headed into Arches National Park. Arches became a National Park in 1929 and is mostly known for its 2,000+ natural arches. After a long geologic process spanning millions of years, you can simplify the… Continue reading Archways to Nature
Hot Springs and Hikes in Colorado
"The future will either be green or not at all" - Bob Brown Waking up in the mountains is something I don't think I could ever get tired of. Being able to step outside and see a rocky landscape littered with trees first thing in the morning is unexplainable. We woke up not feeling the… Continue reading Hot Springs and Hikes in Colorado
Backtracking in Colorado
Garden of the Gods Entering Colorado, we started with Colorado Springs and decided to head north afterwards. For a midwest girl who has only seen mini Michigan mountains and Appalachian mountains, the first sight of any mountain out west was incredible. Driving down the road, with wind turbines on either side of us, miles off… Continue reading Backtracking in Colorado
Where We Roam 