Category: Travel Stories

Travel stories & ideas for adventures near and far – road trips, weekend getaways, budget trips and epic vacations.


Pros & Cons of Diving Homestead Crater in Midway Utah

Pros & Cons of Diving Homestead Crater in Midway Utah

We spent a cold January weekend scuba diving in the warm water of Homestead Crater in Midway, UT, in order to complete our PADI open water diver certifications. This review lists the pros and cons of diving Homestead Crater in Midway, Utah, so you can decide... Read more
Exploring Arches & Canyonlands in Winter

Exploring Arches & Canyonlands in Winter

On a snowy winter day, we set out from Denver, CO, to Homestead Crater in Midway, UT, to complete our open water scuba certification. Since we had never been to Utah, we HAD to check out some of its amazing national parks on our way. Even though we were... Read more
5 Simple Steps to Having Happier Vacations

5 Simple Steps to Having Happier Vacations

It is a common problem: You spend lots of money on a vacation and countless hours planning it and you want to have an amazing time. But then it happens, you end up sitting in a hotel room (or maybe on a trail somewhere) super disappointed and probably in tears. How do... Read more
The Best Denver Christmas Light Displays

The Best Denver Christmas Light Displays

Christmas is almost here, and if you are like me you want to make the most of this magical season before it is just a distant memory again. Luckily, there are plenty of Denver Christmas light displays to take part in this week and through the new year! Some of the... Read more
10+ Fun Things to Do in Estes Park Colorado in Winter

10+ Fun Things to Do in Estes Park Colorado in Winter

If you find yourself with a free weekend between ugly Christmas sweater parties & white elephant gift exchanges, an Estes Park getaway makes for a perfect, relaxing winter weekend. So, put the cookies down and start planning with this sample of things to do in Estes... Read more
Sunday Snuggles at Broken Shovels Farm

Sunday Snuggles at Broken Shovels Farm

About fifteen minutes North of Denver, there is a wonderful place called Broken Shovels Farm where animals are safe, happy, and always up for a good snuggle! The farm started as a slaughter-free goat dairy, and has transitioned into a full-blown farm rescue... Read more