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Ultimate Guide to Backpacking the Trans Catalina Trail
Backpacking the Trans Catalina Trail is a bucket list trail for many in Southern California. Located 22 miles off the coast of Southern California, Catalina Island offers diverse rugged scenery with opportunities for outdoor activities like diving, snorkeling, hiking and
Backpacking In California: 20 Amazing Spots You Must Visit
Our two favorite things to do in the outdoors in California is hike and camp. Why not combine the two with a backpack camping trip? We know camping in Southern California is very popular with families to couples and folks
11 Extraordinary Road Trips in California You Will Love
California is the perfect destination for families, couples and solo adventurers looking to explore everything from national parks to iconic beaches. California is massive which means at some point or another you will find yourself driving around it. For those
The Ultimate Guide for Visiting Costa Rica with Kids
Are you looking to visit Costa Rica with kids? For nature lovers big and small, it is a dream destination. If I had to choose one country in the world to recommend for outdoor loving families, it would hands down
Let’s Go Glamping Southern California! Top Places to Book Now
Looking for amazing locations for glamping in Southern California? Come on in, we have you covered. I love camping, as in, I love being out in nature. But I actually don’t really love setting up a tent, sleeping on a
Grand Canyon: 6 Spectacular Things Not to Be Missed
Visiting the Grand Canyon is often high on travelers’ bucket lists. There are so many amazing things to do at the Grand Canyon, you might be overwhelmed on where to start! Part of the Grand Canyon makes up one of
The Most Tremendous Adventure: A Family Trip to South Africa
If you are looking for one of the most tremendous family adventures out there, consider a family trip to South Africa. Our South Africa family holiday for 12 glorious days to celebrate my 10th birthday (yes, I am a leap
Beaches Turks and Caicos Review: Why I Am In Love & You Will Be Too
In a year filled with amazing adventures, you might be surprised to find out that one of my favorites was my visit to Turks and Caicos as part of the Social Media on the Sand Conference. The conference is hosted
The Ultimate Guide to Exploring Yosemite with Kids
A family trip to Yosemite National Park is the quintessential American summer holiday. Exploring Yosemite with kids while camping (or glamping as it is for us!), splashing through rivers, and spying out some of the best natural scenes in the
Epic Family Weekend in San Luis Obispo County (SLOCAL)
The California Coast is filled with amazing destinations making it difficult to decide just where to go when you are looking for a quick escape. We have found the answer with a weekend in San Luis Obispo County (SLOCAL). Sitting
The Most Epic Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Itinerary (SF to LA)
Are you researching for an epic Pacific Coast Highway road trip itinerary? If so, you have come to the right place. This is one of our favorite road trips in the world, especially between California’s most vibrant cities of San
15+ Beautiful Things to Do in Lake Tahoe Year Round
Whether you arrive in winter or summer or anytime in between, there are so many amazing things to do in Lake Tahoe that you could easily spend months here without getting bored. Lake Tahoe truly is one of California’s (and
7 Great Things to Do in Carson Valley with Kids
On our recent road trip up Highway 395, we extended our normal trip right out of California and on into Northern Nevada. This area north of the border and south of the state capital is known as Carson Valley. It’s
This is the Tri-Valley: 15 Exciting Things to Do in Livermore, Pleasanton, Dublin & Danville
Are you looking for a weekend getaway in the Bay Area? Consider the Tri-Valley area where there are a ton of great things to do in Livermore, Pleasanton, Dublin and Danville. I lived in San Francisco for almost a decade
Explore the Suisun Valley: A Vibrant Emerging Family Destination
Suisun Valley is a unique, rustic wine country and farming community located just north of the San Francisco Bay Area in Solano County between San Francisco and Sacramento. In the recent past most visitors made their way up to the
Pinnacles National Park: Everything You Need To Know To Visit
Are you planning a trip to Pinnacles National Park in California? Whether you are interested in seeking out California condors, hiking through talus caves or rock climbing, California’s smallest national park packs a lot in for all types of visitors.
Top 10 Magical Things To Do in Carson City Nevada
Are you looking to extend your trip along Hwy 395? If so, we have the perfect place – Carson City, Nevada. Continuing on with the cute Americana theme of Hwy 395, Carson City is a bit bigger than the other
21 Things to Do in Bozeman Montana That You Will Love
Bozeman Montana is often the start and end point for a Montana or Yellowstone vacation. Instead of just passing through, why not make it your base as there are so many great things to do in Bozeman Montana for the
The Old West Revisited in Philipsburg Montana with Mining, Hiking & More
Montana is known as a nature lovers paradise and the treasure state, but what it also holds dear are traditions of the past. In Philipsburg Montana you can not only experience beautiful scenery, but also life in an old western
16 Beautiful West Coast National Park Road Trip Stops
Ever dreamed of hitting all the big parks on an epic West Coast national park road trip? I know that it’s long been a dream of mine to drive from Seattle down to Los Angeles hitting as many of the
7 Reasons to Visit the Bass Lake Yosemite Area
Looking to visit Yosemite but don’t want to stay inside the park? Our favorite place to stay outside the park is in the Bass Lake Yosemite area. The area is cute, quaint, offers a new dimension to your Yosemite visit