Category: Outdoor Adventures

Ideas and tips for outdoor adventures in North America, Europe, and beyond. Hiking, biking, off-roading, scuba, snorkeling, scenic drives, and more! From activities for nature lovers to adrenaline junkies.

Things to Do in Hilo & Fun Day Trips on a Big Island Hawaii Vacation

We dreamed of visiting the Big Island of Hawaii since we learned there was an active volcano on the island to observe. Although that famous volcano was a little too active for our comfort level when we landed in Hilo, Hawaii, we still had a wonderful visit and fell in... Read more

Amazing Big Island Hawaii Manta Ray Experience: Night Diving vs. Snorkeling

When traveling as a couple, sometimes you have to make a few compromises and push past your personal comfort zone to do something your spouse is excited about. Going into the big, deep ocean AT NIGHT with giant kite-looking creatures at least twice my size was one of... Read more

An Amazing Hike to Visit Kalaupapa in Molokai, Hawaii

When planning on visiting Molokai, Hawaii for two weeks, one thing kept standing out in our research as a must-do: hiking to visit Kalaupapa National Historical Park. NOTE: As of late 2019, the trail for hiking to Kalaupapa is closed until further notice due to a... Read more

Best Off-Shore Snorkeling in Molokai with Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles

Can you believe us Florida kids have never been on a legitimate, actual, see-cool-stuff-in-the-water snorkeling tour? Us either. I don't know what took us so long, but I'm glad we booked a tour on a whim to go snorkeling in Molokai while we were there. What an... Read more

Molokai’s Halawa Valley Hike & Cultural Tour: Amazing Glimpse of ‘Old Hawaii’

They have a saying on the Hawaiian island of Molokai, and especially in the rural Halawa Valley area: “Don’t change Molokai, let Molokai change you.” While this is definitely a plea to keep big resorts and other ‘progress’ from destroying this peaceful isle, it is... Read more

Why Westminster is the Perfect Base for a Colorado Vacation

Before we set off on the road to travel full-time, we had a home city for five years that we were actually quite in love with in Westminster, CO. And while even the most wonderful of places couldn't keep our itch to travel at bay, it is still home in our hearts and we... Read more

14 Unforgettable Things to Do in New Mexico

Before our month-long visit to New Mexico, it was just that state with the really cool balloon festival in the fall. But, now that we've explored much more of “the Land of Enchantment,” we have fallen in love with its varied landscape, rich culture, yummy... Read more

Why Night is the BEST Time to Visit Utah Salt Flats

We were just looking for an epic sunset spot near Salt Lake City, and the unique landscape of Utah's Bonneville Salt Flats kept showing up in our search. It seemed to be the best time to visit Utah salt flats, but little did we know night would be even better! So, we... Read more

Paddling into Antelope Canyon vs. the Guided Tour – Page, Arizona

The best thing about travel, to us, is the places that completely take us by surprise. When we realized we'd be going near Page, Arizona, on our Texas to Utah road trip for our first housesit, we set aside extra time to finally see Horseshoe Bend and tour Antelope... Read more

6 Uniquely Fun Things to Do in Santa Catalina Island!

Let's face it, the only reason many non-Californians know Catalina Island even exists is because of the scene in the movie Step Brothers where they are at the “Catalina freaking Wine Mixer.” (Yes, I PG-13ed that quote. And yes, that is a real event, which... Read more