Category: Easy Hike

Easy hikes that are short (less than 3 miles), do not have a steep incline or elevation gain and can be completed by someone of average physical capability without issue.

Westminster Hills Dog Park: A Perfect Off-Leash Park!

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

4 Reasons to Visit Cumberland Island, Georgia

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

Round Mountain: Hiking in Roosevelt National Forest

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

Love Wildlife? Visit Rocky Mountain Arsenal in Colorado!

At first glance, you may think that some of these pictures were taken on an epic safari out on the plains of Africa. But surprisingly, they were taken just a short drive from Denver at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge! This amazing... Read more

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

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

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

Top 3 Easy Hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park in Winter

Over Thanksgiving weekend, we took full advantage of our time off from work and headed up to Estes Park, CO – the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park – for a few days. Since it was our first time snowshoeing this season, we decided to go on a few easy... Read more

Easy Winter Hike: Bierstadt Lake, Rocky Mountain National Park

With the first real snow of the season making an appearance in the Denver area this week, I’ve been reminiscing on past snowventures and getting excited about our plans for this season! My favorite winter hike so far was definitely the Bierstadt Lake Hike in Rocky... Read more

12 Great East Iceland to Reykjavik Road Trip Highlights (including Westfjords!)

After four days of running all around South Iceland, we were happy to take a more leisurely pace for the rest of our road trip through East Iceland, Akureyri, Westfjords, and West Iceland. There are so many unique things to do and places to see between Höfn... Read more