Hiking in Lake Michigan

Beachy Backcountry (Sleeping Bear Dunes)

It was the first time in five years that we did not get rained or stormed on, huddled in a tent or hammock! This annual learning-journey tradition continues to churn out memorable moments. Josh and I...

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...

Home Sweet Second Home

A familiar road trip from Michigan to Bella Vista, Arkansas materialized in mid-October for Josh and me. Why do we drive? So we can take our mountain bikes, of course. Over time, the 11-hour trip has...

7 Must-Know Secrets for Hiking Mount Rinjani

I just got back from conquering Mount Rinjani and OMG, what a ride! My legs are still sore, my camera's full of insane photos, and my heart? Overflowing with joy and pride. Rinjani isn't just another...

One Day Badlands National Park Itinerary

This one-day Badlands National Park itinerary will provide you with all the details you need to know for your national park getaway! Located in southwestern South Dakota, Badlands National Park...

Ultimate Great Smoky Mountains National Park Guide

Great Smoky Mountains National Park rests upon a ridge of forest that straddles the borders of North Carolina and Tennessee. World-renowned for its plant and animal life diversity, the beauty of its...