Half a day. That’s how much time we had to explore Grand Canyon National Park. Of course, more time would have been ideal, but in those short few hours were were able to venture down into the canyon on an easy hiking trail as well as see the first light of day spread over the…
Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend
A trip to Page, Arizona should be on every travel adventurers life list. The area is full of scenic drives, beautiful views, and mesmerizing hikes. Our visit to area hotspots; Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend was spectacular. With a bit of trip planning and a sense of adventure, time spent in the Page, Arizona area…
Peruvian Rainforest
When planning our Peruvian adventure, we knew we wanted to experience as much of the country as possible. After a couple days in Lima, we next ventured to the highlands to explore Cusco and Machu Picchu and finally concluded our time with a couple days in the Peruvian rainforest. We opted for a two-night trip…
Inca Trail
Our family enjoys the outdoors and hiking and for years we have dreamed of venturing out on the Inca Trail to see Machu Picchu. With a milestone birthday on the horizon, we decided this year would be the year to make the trek a reality. The Inca Trail is one of the most popular hikes…
Cusco, Peru
At an elevation of 11,000 feet, Cusco, Peru is an excellent place to acclimate to the altitude and explore the region before an adventure to Machu Picchu. There is much to do in the area, including day trips to sites in the Sacred Valley, a hike to Rainbow Mountain, or taking in the activities of…
Colorado Springs Hikes
We ventured to the mile high city this summer for a soccer tournament and used our downtime to explore a couple of easy and fun Colorado Springs hikes. Each hike features wide gravel trailways that offer up close glimpses of the beauty of Colorado. Keep reading for more on visiting the Garden of the Gods…
Alabama Civil Rights Trail
A spring break road trip to the beaches of southern Alabama brought an opportunity to take a short detour and make stops at a few sites along the Alabama Civil Rights Trail. Stops to see the Edmund Pettus Bridge, the Lowndes Interpretive Center, and the Legacy Museum were a trip highlight and very impactful. I…
Trolls in Detroit Lakes
There’s a new adventure in Minnesota this summer. The Trolls in Detroit Lakes by Danish artist, Thomas Dambo is a unique and fun way to spend a day in D.L. We completed the entire troll hunt, including finding the Golden Rabbit in about a five hours (there’s several miles of hiking and some time spent…
Memphis
An overnight stop in Memphis is just enough time to enjoy this wonderful city’s sights and sounds. In one jam packed day, our family enjoyed time at the National Civil Rights Museum, watched the Peabody Ducks make their daily march and savored the city’s BBQ and music scene. Here are a few of our favorite…
World Cup Party
Plan a simple and delicious breakfast World Cup party for all your favorite soccer fans. With the 2023 World Cup being hosted in Australia and New Zealand, live televised games will be seen in the United States in the early morning hours. This is the perfect opportunity to set up a soccer themed breakfast display…