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Summer Adventures in Churchill, Manitoba, Canada

10 Sep Summer Adventures in Churchill, Manitoba

Posted at 09:00h in Blog, Canada, Manitoba, Outdoor Adventure

While we love heading north in the winter to experience cold climates, the summer adventures in Churchill, Manitoba, are not to be missed! There’s an abundance of outdoor adventures to experience in Churchill during the summer, and we managed to pack so many excursions into...

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ViaRail Train from Winnipeg to Churchill, Manitoba, Canada

30 Aug Journey to the North: 2 Night Train from Winnipeg to Churchill, Manitoba

Posted at 14:00h in Blog, Canada, Manitoba, Urban Adventure

As we rolled along the tracks, the outside world melted away. We were engulfed in a life that only existed inside the last two cars of our train. The three-day, two-night VIA Rail train journey from Winnipeg to Churchill, Canada, was both a time warp...

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20 Aug A Photo Essay: Adventures in New Mexico

Posted at 08:05h in Blog, New Mexico, Outdoor Adventure, Photo Essay, United States, Urban Adventure

New Mexico is a state that has intrigued us for quite some time. White Sands National Monument was the main reason we wanted to visit New Mexico. But, when we started planning our road trip, we found so many other exciting adventures in New Mexico,...

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Adventures in Mankato, Minnesota

16 Jul Adventures in Mankato: Biking, Kayaking, Wildlife, and More!

Posted at 10:00h in Blog, Minnesota, Outdoor Adventure, United States

Mankato, Minnesota, offers a wide variety of adventurous activities, and throughout our visit, we managed to fit in quite a few! We spent our days biking the trails, kayaking down the Blue Earth River, watching bison and waterfalls at Minneopa State Park, sipping on drinks...

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Hiking Elephant Mountain, Taipei, Taiwan

26 Jun Views Over Taipei: Hiking Elephant Mountain and Visiting Taipei 101

Posted at 09:45h in Asia, Blog, Taiwan, Urban Adventure

Taipei is a stunning city filled with nature, history and modern skyscrapers. One of our favorite things to do when exploring a city is to visit an observation tower to get a view from above, and another is to find a hiking trail within city...

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Adventures Around Table Rock Lake in Missouri

19 Jun Adventures Around Table Rock Lake in Missouri

Posted at 09:15h in Blog, Missouri, Outdoor Adventure, United States

Table Rock Lake near Branson, Missouri, is a region that is filled with a wide range of adventurous opportunities. We were invited by Visit Table Rock Lake to discover the fabulous nature around the area, and we couldn’t wait to jump in and explore. Table...

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Behind the Scenes Tour at Hatch Show Print in Nashville, Tennessee

06 Jun Behind the Scenes in Nashville: Hatch Show Print

Posted at 08:30h in Blog, Tennessee, United States, Urban Adventure

“Every poster tells a story,” remarked our guide, and that couldn’t have been more spot-on. Standing in a room filled with letter blocks covering the walls from floor to ceiling we felt a deep history seeping from every corner. Hatch Show Print in Nashville, Tennessee,...

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Ningxia Night Market Street Food Tour in Taipei, Taiwan

21 May Tasty Treats: Night Market Street Food Tour in Taipei, Taiwan

Posted at 09:15h in Asia, Blog, Taiwan, Urban Adventure

Jumping right into a culture and exploring its cuisine is one of our favorite ways to start a trip to a new destination, and that’s exactly what we did when we visited Taipei, Taiwan. Our first night in town, we went on the Taipei Night...

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Visiting a Tea House Via the Maokong Gondola in Taipei, Taiwan

02 May Visiting a Taipei Tea House and Riding in a Crystal Cabin on the Maokong Gondola

Posted at 09:40h in Asia, Blog, Taiwan, Urban Adventure

Our tiny cabin dangled from a cable as we stared through the clear glass on the floor. We rose up, higher and higher, towards the lush, green mountains. The floor to ceiling windows gave us views of towering skyscrapers mixed with rugged mountains. We were...

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Winter Adventures at Chena Hot Springs in Fairbanks, Alaska

24 Apr Adventures at Chena Hot Springs in Fairbanks, Alaska

Posted at 09:30h in Alaska, Blog, Outdoor Adventure, United States

One day many, many years ago, I read about a magical hot spring located in the remote lands of Alaska. Trees heavy with snow, steaming waters, and icicles growing on heads of hair, gave way to an otherworldly winter scene, and I knew we had...

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Searching for Northern Lights in Fairbanks, Alaska

18 Apr Searching for Northern Lights in Fairbanks, Alaska

Posted at 10:15h in Alaska, Blog, Outdoor Adventure, United States

Fairbanks is often regarded as one of the best places to see the northern lights, not only in Alaska and the United States but the world. So, it only made sense when we returned to Alaska for another winter visit, that we made searching for...

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12 Apr Fairbanks Adventures: Snowmobiling in North Pole, Alaska

Posted at 12:35h in Alaska, Blog, Outdoor Adventure, United States

On our last day in Fairbanks, Alaska, we decided that we were going on an adventure. It didn’t matter that it was -29°F (-33°C) because we were ready to go snowmobiling at the North Pole. Okay…well we weren’t actually heading to the geographic North Pole, but...

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When we asked in the Ski Shop about good trails to When we asked in the Ski Shop about good trails to hike/ski/snowshoe around Yellowstone National Park during the winter, we were told that the 5-mile roundtrip hike to Tower Fall is a fantastic option. We learned that the trail follows a road that is only open during the warmer months of the year, and we were sold. After a morning of wildlife spotting in the Lamar Valley, we decided to set off on a snowshoeing adventure to Tower Fall. 

The trail is primarily used for cross country skiing and snowshoeing, so we strapped on our snowshoes and set off on our adventure. After about a mile of hiking on a very packed trail, we decided that the snowshoes were more of a hassle than a help. Instead, we decided to strap the snowshoes on our backpack and hike in our snow boots. It made a world of difference! The actual waterfall was frozen and a bit underwhelming (it’s hard to spot, but you can see it in the 5th photo), but the hike was still definitely worth it.  We loved the views from the Calcite Springs overlook and the hike was a wonderful way to explore the beauty of Yellowstone in the winter. We didn't see any bison or elk on the hike, but we could tell they were close from the abundance of fresh footprints in the snow!
The Calcite Springs Overlook is located near the n The Calcite Springs Overlook is located near the narrowest part of Yellowstone’s Grand Canyon. Look for the steam rising from the Yellowstone River near the bend in the river—this steam is rising through hydrothermal vents. It was so neat to see against the contrast of the snowy landscape! In the summer, you can reach this overlook by driving past Tower Junction along Grand Loop Road to the overlook’s pullout. In the winter, however, the Grand Loop Road is closed at Tower Junction, and the only way to reach the overlook is to hike/snowshoe/ski there. And that’s exactly what we did. On our hike to Tower Fall, we stopped at this overlook and had the place entirely to ourselves!
We heard that winter is a prime time for wildlife We heard that winter is a prime time for wildlife viewing in Yellowstone National Park, and after only 1.5 days of exploring, we definitely can see why! Because of the harsh winter conditions in the park, animals such as bison, wolves, and coyotes, often descend from the mountains to look for food in the valley. Most of the roads in the park are closed to personal vehicles during the winter months, but the road that runs through the Lamar Valley remains open. This happens to create fantastic wildlife viewing opportunities for anyone heading out to explore either via their own car or on a tour. We spent the better part of our morning driving through the Lamar Valley to look for wildlife, and we sure didn't have to look far as we spotted plenty of animals right on the roads in front of us! We saw wolves, deer, elk, and so many bison--it was amazing. 😍
We were booked on a video job in Wyoming last mont We were booked on a video job in Wyoming last month, and it allowed us to make a couple day stop at Yellowstone National Park. Since our visit was only 1.5 days (and we had never been to Yellowstone before!), we decided to stay at the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel in the park to maximize our time. Most of the roads through the park are closed during the winter, so instead of taking a guided tour through the park we decided to explore the area of Yellowstone that we could see on our own. We spent our time hiking on trails and boardwalks, as well as driving through the Lamar Valley to look for wildlife. Well, luckily, we didn’t have to look too hard for wildlife—it was everywhere! Here’s a shot of some bison we saw within minutes of setting out on our drive. Stay tuned for more of our favorite spots and sights throughout Yellowstone National Park in the winter!
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