Jul 17, 2020• by NurseToNomad
Backpack the Pohono Trail in Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park is FULL of amazing trails; it’s hard to choose which ones to hike, especially if you only have a handful of days in the park. While I haven’t spent as much time in...
Aug 14, 2019• by TravelLightLaura
7 Soggy Buns (Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness, Michigan)
We billed it as a “learning journey,” so the kids would be exposed to backcountry camping, the kind where you hike in your gear and poop in the woods. We chose Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness with...
Apr 12, 2024• by TravelLightLaura
Most avid mountain bikers that visit the Mitten roll into Marquette or Copper Harbor, both epic trail systems. Copper Harbor is an IMBA Silver-level ride center, and Marquette is just a little behind...
Mar 8, 2024• by TravelLightLaura
Mountain Magic, Winter Park CO
A rocky mountain ski trip is winter magic: snow-capped views above 10,000 feet, delightful apres-ski toasts with ski buddies, ripping a top-to-bottom run on packed powder, and a soak in the...
Feb 9, 2024• by TravelLightLaura
New Orleans, Lessons from the Swamp
I'd never been to New Orleans. This classic southern Cajun-vibe city perched on the gulf in a giant swath of wetlands where seawater meets the Mississippi River. I bet you've heard the nickname, The...
Nov 28, 2023• by TravelLightLaura
Give the Gift of Travel (Five Mountain Bike Vacations)
f you're like me, you're already scheming and planning for 2024 travel. And, since the holiday season is upon us, let's skip more stuff and give the gift of travel instead. What's on our 2024 wish...