You go to Yosemite for the views, the hiking, and the peaceful majesty of the outdoors. Why wouldn't you stay in the middle of all the action? Luckily, staying in Yosemite Valley Lodge puts you right in the middle of all the top attractions in Yosemite National Park.... Read more
Have you seen the pictures of Yosemite on Instagram lately? Well, I can't seem to escape them… and it led to planning a last-minute weekend getaway to California to experience the beauty of Yosemite in April for ourselves! Yosemite in spring time is a sight to... Read more
Like many places in Colorado, Barr Lake State Park is a great place to visit during any season. And it is the perfect place for bird watching in Colorado! Just a short drive northeast of Denver, this state park has a variety of trails and many great bird viewing... Read more
Sometimes (most of the time) around mid-day I have an uncontrollable need to feel a trail beneath my feet and the sun on my skin. Luckily, there are dozens of trails near my office to help me get my Vitamin-D fix. One of my favorites is the Teller Farms Trail in... Read more
Spending time around animals – whether wild or domesticated – is a definite mood booster and can even be therapeutic. Luckily, there are some truly amazing places in and around Denver where you can spend an afternoon watching all the hilarious and unique... Read more
Adjacent to Standley Lake in Westminster, CO, is an awesome place where dogs run free among 420-acres of rolling hills, ponds and shady areas. Plus, the mountain views don't hurt! However, the off-leash Westminster Hills Dog Park is a fun place to wander on a sunny... Read more
St. Augustine, FL, dubbed the nation's oldest city, is a unique, beautiful and entertaining location for endless fun. With so much to do, it is important to make the most of your time in this historic city. Luckily we've created a handy guide to help you... Read more
Cumberland Island was one of the most unique places I've ever had the pleasure of exploring. My husband and I stumbled upon it when we were living in Jacksonville, FL, and had no idea what to expect when we boarded the ferry to Cumberland Island. But we were... Read more
If it is a warm weekend in Colorado, the North Table Mountain Hike in Golden (just a short drive from Denver) is the perfect way to soak up some rays! Don't get me wrong, I love winter – snow, comfy sweaters, Christmas lights that get left up way... Read more
Sometimes we have an epic, well-thought out and researched weekend adventure. And sometimes (most of the time) we just wing it. Over the weekend we happened upon an amazing hike in Roosevelt National Forest called Round Mountain. We spontaneously decided to hike along... Read more
