We had the best time with our almost 2 year old on this bucket list road trip through Iceland. This post contains all the stops we made on our 10 day adventure along the entire Ring Road. From whale watching to waterfalls to bounce pads it was the perfect trip to enjoy with kids!
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Backpacking to Otokomi Lake
Backcountry camping to Otokomi Lake in Glacier National Park. This out and back hike to a pristine alpine lake tucked under the red rocks of Goat Mountain is 11 miles roundtrip with 1900ft elevation gain. Its a great easy backpacking trip on a less popular trail in the park. Read on to find out what to expect, how to get a permit, and what to pack!
Biking Going-to-the-Sun Road – Glacier National Park
Going-to-the-Sun road - the famous, insanely picturesque, 51 mile, 2-lane, road that cuts directly through Glacier National Park, is best experienced on bike. Unrestricted to car window views, biking allows you to be completely surrounded by the grandeur of the mountain peaks. This blog post is dedicated to one of our favorite things to do in Glacier National Park every spring - when the road is open exclusively for bikers. Read on to learn everything you need to know about this bucketlist experience.
Visiting Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park
Did you know that Glacier National Park in the US and Waterton Lakes National Park in Canada combine to form the worlds first international peace park? Establishing this multi-national peace park has allowed for greater shared resources and the ability for visitors to venture into both parks with relative ease even when crossing the border. Wildfires and Covid restrictions prevented access from Waterton into Glacier since 2018, but have now been lifted providing guest an incredible opportunity to explore more areas of both parks. In this post we share our weekend itinerary starting from West Glacier, driving to Waterton, Canada and accessing the Goat Haunt region of Glacier National Park. Read on to discover the wonder that can be added to any trip itinerary in the northern section of Glacier!
Montana Summer Bucketlist
There is nothing better then summertime in Montana! Whether you are just visiting or have lived here for years read all the amazing Summer things to do in this blog post, including adventures within Glacier National Park and beyond.
Guide to Glacier National Park Ticketed Entry System
Glacier National Park has implemented a ticketed entry system to help limit the overwhelming number of visitors attempting to access the park during peak summer months. This means that for certain dates, times and entrances an advance reservation is required to enter. Have no fear we cover all the details in this post including how to gain access to this beautiful national park if you don't have an advance reservation.
Our Stay at Kia Ora Resort – Rangiroa
For most of our travels we look for affordable AirBnBs that don't break the bank and spend our money more on activities. Every now and then though we find a place that is worth the splurge and go big! This magical slice of paradise in the middle of the Pacific ocean was definitely one of those places. Kia Ora Resort in Rangiroa, French Polynesia is easily my favorite place I've ever stayed at while on vacation!
Hikes in Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park is a hiker's paradise. From beautiful alpine lakes to glorious mountain passes that provide awe-inspiring views for miles, if you love hiking this is the National Park for you! With 734 miles of marked trails it can be a bit overwhelming deciding what hikes to do on your visit out west. Lucky for you we have hiked many of the trails and put together this guide with photos, trail notes, stats and our very own scoring system.
23 Trips in the US to Take in 2023
Now is the time to start planning weekend getaways for 2023. Here's 23 ideas all located within the United States to get your planning started. Lets make 2023 your most adventurous year yet!
Highlights of Italy Itinerary
This tour of Italy gives you a taste of everything from the coast to the vineyards, from historical sites to breathtaking mountain views. It is great for a first trip to Italy since it exposes you to multiple locations in a relatively short amount of time. With links to all our accommodations, activities and favorite restaurants this post will help you plan an amazing trip to Italy!
