Death Valley Misconceptions
The words “Death Valley” used to create in my mind images of barren land littered with nothing but a few cow skulls. While the area does … Read more
Snowshoe Adventures in Big Bear Lake
If you find yourself searching for a little outdoor fun in the winter in southern California, come up to Big Bear and spend a day out in the snowy forest on snowshoes!
Two weeks a year – Our National Parks are worth fighting for
I stayed up way too late last night thinking about this for no apparent reason other than what I thought was my nervous energy derived from … Read more
Great Sand Dunes National Park Day Trip Guide
There seems to be some gravitational force between mountains and sand dunes that naturally calls my name. I can always hear them whispering and tugging at … Read more
Possum Kingdom State Park – Family Vacation Guide
Interested in a getaway in Texas that offers hill country views and a meandering lake? Look no further than Texas’s very own Possum Kingdom State Park. … Read more
White Sands New Mexico – Family Vacation Wonderland!
White Sands New Mexico is a geological marvel of the desert. Gypsum sand dunes rising from the valley floor for miles, windswept and white as snow. … Read more
Quandary Peak – 14,250′ – Trail Guide & Hiking Tips
Ever since my first trip to the mountains as a kid I’ve dreamed of hiking to the top and experiencing the mountains on foot. It wasn’t … Read more