Herd of Bison in Yellowstone

Yellowstone in Spring

One way to avoid crowds is to plan an off-season visit to a National Park. For Yellowstone that means late spring or fall. There is definitely some give and take with an off-season visit as not all parts of the park may be open, but you will be rewarded with locations at times all to yourself. Here is what to expect when planning a trip to Yellowstone in late April to May.

Snowghost at Whitefish Mountain Resort

Whitefish Winter Wonderland

A small town winter wonderland tucked away in the northwest corner of Montana, Whitefish is a snowy escape with something for everyone. The ski resort is just the beginning read on to discover all the adventures to be had in Whitefish and the surrounding area during Winter!

We’re Engaged!

Taking a break from my typical travel blogging to post an exciting life announcement. We’re engaged! Sean proposed on top of a beautiful lookout above Crater Lake and we couldn’t be more excited to spend the rest of our lives together. Sharing all the details of our special moment in this post.

Caddo Lake Kayaking

Caddo Lake – Texas

Looking for a socially distanced weekend getaway - Caddo Lake near Uncertain, Texas is a perfect place for all ages. Flooded Cyprus trees dripping with Spanish moss combine with the overwhelming serenity of the swamp for a unique and peaceful experience you wont find anywhere else. Read on to discover the best canoe and kayaking trails, where to stay and more!

Idaho – Sawtooth Mountains

The Sawtooth National Recreation Area consist of over 700 miles of breathtaking trails. We hiked 30+ miles of them in our 4 day weekend and were amazed by the gorgeous views, vast changes in topography, and pristine alpine lakes. Here’s our long weekend itinerary complete with photo guides for hikes to Alice Lake from Tin Cup Trailhead, Sawtooth Lake from Iron Creek Trailhead and Bench Lakes from Redfish Trailhead.

Padre Island Camping

Padre Island National Seashore is officially back open 24 hrs a day for overnight beach camping. If you’re in Texas it is the perfect place to escape the corona blues and get a healthy dose of fresh salty air! Read this post for everything you need to know to plan your camping trip.

Havasupai Falls Arizona

Havasupai Falls – Complete Guide

PSA: The most magical place in America isn’t Disney World - it can be found within the Havasupai tribal lands of Arizona. Ten miles into sandy red rock canyons is an oasis flowing with Gatorade blue waters. This magical place dripping with waterfalls requires a tough-to-get permit, but is more than worth the trouble. Read on to learn how to purchase a permit, and everything you need to know for the most amazing backpacking trip.