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Mini Guide to Isle Royale National Park, Lake Superior, Michigan

02 Dec Mini Guide to Isle Royale National Park

Posted at 15:10h in Blog, Michigan, National Park Mini Guide, National Parks, United States

Located in Lake Superior, Isle Royale National Park is an island only accessible by boat or seaplane. It is one of the least visited national parks in the United States. Even though the island is closer to Canada and Minnesota, it is located in Michigan...

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Day Trip to Isle Royale National Park, Michigan

23 Nov Day Trip to Isle Royale National Park

Posted at 10:30h in Blog, Michigan, Minnesota, National Parks, Outdoor Adventure, United States

As we made our way north to Grand Portage, the sun started to peek over the horizon. We had to leave at dawn in order to make the 8:30 a.m. departure to Isle Royale National Park. Located in Lake Superior, the island has been dubbed a...

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Sandboarding and Sand Sledding at Great Sand Dunes National Park in Colorado

09 Nov Sandboarding the Sand Dunes in Colorado

Posted at 10:00h in Blog, Colorado, National Parks, Outdoor Adventure, United States

As the board tipped slightly off kilter, I went flying off the edge and rolled down the hill. Sand caked every inch of my body. With a laugh and a quick dusting off, I was ready to go at it again. There would be time...

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Camping at Voyageurs National Park, Minnesota

02 Oct Camping at Voyageurs National Park

Posted at 09:00h in Blog, Minnesota, National Parks, Outdoor Adventure, United States

The sun had started to set. We had just landed at our boat-up campsite for the night, and there wasn't a soul in sight. Water, trees and blue sky stretched as far as we could see and nothing was to be heard except the splash...

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Photo Essay: National Parks in the United States and Canada

29 Sep The National Park Project: Mini Guide Introduction

Posted at 09:15h in Blog, Canada, National Park Mini Guide, National Parks, United States

National parks are some of our favorite sights to explore—we love the preserved nature and diverse beauty each one has to offer. We mentioned it briefly in our national park photo essay, but we wanted to share more details with you all on our latest...

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Photo Essay: National Parks in the United States and Canada

17 Sep A Photo Essay: National Parks

Posted at 09:00h in Blog, Canada, National Parks, Photo Essay, United States

Showcasing some of the best scenery and landscapes, national parks are pretty special to explore, and 2016 marks the 100th year anniversary of the parks in the United States. National Parks are some of our favorite places to spend time, and this past year, we...

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Everglades National Park, Florida

03 Sep Exploring the Everglades: By Airboat and Tram

Posted at 09:00h in Blog, Florida, National Parks, Outdoor Adventure, South Florida, United States

The Everglades cover a large portion of Florida's southern half and are a stark contrast to the perfectly groomed cities nearby. Teeming with wildlife and rugged landscapes, the Everglades are home to alligators, a large variety of birds, fish, frogs, turtles and so much more. One...

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Grand Canyon, Arizona

10 Mar Visiting the South Rim of the Grand Canyon in the Winter

Posted at 09:28h in Arizona, Blog, National Parks, Outdoor Adventure, United States

As I mentioned before, there were many good things and a couple bummer aspects about visiting the Grand Canyon in the winter. Unfortunately, through fault of our own, we weren't able to hike into the canyon due to the icy conditions. There are several spots...

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Grand Canyon, AZ

07 Mar A Photo Essay: The Grand Canyon

Posted at 09:58h in Arizona, Blog, National Parks, Photo Essay, United States

Just like so many others, the Grand Canyon has been on my list to visit for what feels like an eternity. Well, the cards finally aligned and we made the trip in February. With the stunning colors, small patches of snow, and miles of untouched...

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Hey, it’s been awhile! Popping back in to share Hey, it’s been awhile! Popping back in to share a bit about our recent weekend trip to Denver. We watched a baseball game at Coors Field followed by Sandlot on the scoreboard, explored the crazy world of Meow Wolf’s Convergence Station, saw Gregory Alan Isakov and Jeremiah Fraites perform at Red Rocks Amphitheater, and ate at some great restaurants. It was a quick trip, but we sure packed a lot in!
Another hike that we went on during our time in De Another hike that we went on during our time in Death Valley National was the Golden Canyon Trail with the Red Cathedral extension! We really enjoyed the landscape throughout this hike—it was another one of our favorite trails in Death Valley. The trail is 1.5 miles each way (3 miles round trip), and the last 0.5 miles of the trail, aka the Red Cathedral Trail, requires some scrambling, ledges, and low overhangs.

The Golden Canyon/Red Cathedral trail was so fun and we loved weaving through, under, and over tight rock formations. Plus, the views at the end of the trail were beautiful. Apparently, some scenes from Star Wars were filmed in this area, and I can see why—it looked like we were walking through an entirely different world!
At first, Badwater Basin in Death Valley National At first, Badwater Basin in Death Valley National Park doesn’t look like much, but when you learn more about this piece of land, it’s quite interesting. Badwater Basin is the lowest elevation point in North America, at 282 ft below sea level. The land here is made up of a salt flat that stretches nearly 200 square miles. If you look hard for the tiny white sign in the mountains in the 5th photo (straight up above the Cruise America RV) you can see where sea level is. Standing on the salt flat and looking up at the sea level sign really puts the low elevation into perspective! We couldn’t help but imagine standing at the bottom of the lake that once covered this area.

We walked about a mile out onto the flats and loved seeing all the salt polygons and unique formations all around us. The farther we walked the less people we saw, and it was quite peaceful during our sunset stroll. We ended up visiting Badwater Basin twice during our trip, and I already want to head back again. There’s just so much to see if you take the time to look!
When standing at the Zabriski Point Lookout in Dea When standing at the Zabriski Point Lookout in Death Valley National Park, you overlook stunning hills and canyons of the Badlands. And if you look close, you might see people hiking far out on the landscape. One of the trails that runs through this area is the Badlands Loop, and it is a fantastic option for a hike!  Wandering through the narrow canyons and up along the hills of the Badlands provides a beautiful vantage point of this colorful area. 

The Badlands Loop is a 2.7 mile trail that runs through the gulch and up along the top of the ridges. There isn’t much shade on this trial, especially if you hike it during the heat of the day, so try to avoid a midday hike here when the temperatures are high. There are several trails that intersect in this area; you can connect to both the Gower Gulch Trail and the Golden Canyon Trail to make it one longer 7.8 mile loop hike. We hiked Golden Canyon earlier on our trip, so this time around we just hiked the Badlands Loop. Photos 1-8 are from the Badlands Loop trail, and 9-10 are from the Zabriski Point overlook the day prior when the skies were much more cloudy!
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