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Airboat Tours in the Florida Everglades

11 Apr Alligator City: Airboat Tours in the Florida Everglades

Posted at 09:41h in Blog, Florida, Outdoor Adventure, South Florida, United States

Gliding across the swampy water, the airboat suddenly slows and comes to a stop beside a ten foot toothy reptile. We peer in awe as the alligator rests nonchalantly without any movement. Our guide explains that there are several alligators who make this vicinity of...

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Montezuma Castle National Monument, Arizona

28 Mar Exploring the Montezuma Castle National Monument

Posted at 09:42h in Arizona, Blog, Outdoor Adventure, United States

Perched high above and nestled in the face of a limestone cliff, rests what remains of what was once the bustling center of the cliff dwellings of the Sinagua people who lived in the area for over 300 years, around 1100-1425 AD. Now called the...

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Red Rocks, Sedona, AZ

25 Mar Red Rocks and Vortexes in Sedona

Posted at 10:16h in Arizona, Blog, Outdoor Adventure, United States

Walking up towards the mound, I was expecting to feel a rush of energy, or a burst of joyfulness. Instead, what I found was a little less exciting: calmness. There was a sense of peace and stillness that I absorbed while starring out towards the...

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Devil's Bridge Trail, Sedona, AZ

20 Mar Hiking the Devil’s Bridge Trail in Sedona, AZ

Posted at 09:12h in Arizona, Blog, Outdoor Adventure, United States

Starting off shortly after sunrise was one of the best decisions we could have made; not only because it was a break from the afternoon sun, but because it provided us with the solitude of nature that we were desperately craving. We were fortunate to...

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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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Snorkeling in Islamorada, Florida

25 Feb Snorkeling at Alligator Reef in the Florida Keys

Posted at 09:16h in Blog, Florida, Outdoor Adventure, The Florida Keys, United States

The only living coral barrier reef in the United States, also happens to be one of the largest reef systems in the world. Where is this reef located you may ask? Well, it is located in the Florida Keys, and we are lucky enough to...

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Bahia Honda State Park, Florida Keys

18 Feb Exploring Bahia Honda State Park in the Florida Keys

Posted at 10:46h in Blog, Florida, Outdoor Adventure, The Florida Keys, United States

Bahia Honda State Park is said to be one of the most beautiful state parks in the state of Florida. I haven't visited many of the Florida state parks, but I can see where Bahia Honda would be hard to top. Located about 37 miles...

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Swimming with the Manatees in Cyrstal River, FL

07 Feb Swimming with Manatees in Crystal River, FL

Posted at 08:41h in Blog, Florida, Outdoor Adventure, United States, West Coast Florida

If you want to get up close and personal with a manatee, Crystal River is the place to do it. During the winter months, manatees flock to the springs along the Crystal River to find warmth when temperatures drop in the chilly bay waters. Temperatures...

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Giant's Causeway, Northern Ireland

17 Dec Exploring the Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland

Posted at 09:16h in Blog, Europe, Northern Ireland, Outdoor Adventure, UK

The Giant's Causeway is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Northern Ireland; it was created by a volcano that left around 40,000 basalt columns which appear to rise up out of the sea. Originally I wasn't too thrilled about visiting this area, but I figured...

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Dunluce Castle, Northern Ireland

11 Dec Road Trip Through Northern Ireland

Posted at 09:40h in Blog, Europe, Northern Ireland, Outdoor Adventure, UK

Visiting the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge has been on my mind since I was in middle school, so when we finally planned a trip to the island of Ireland, we decided we had to head to Northern Ireland for a few days. Although we were hesitant to...

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Fjord Hike, Flam, Norway

04 Sep Fjord Cruise and Hike Through the Flåm Valley

Posted at 10:08h in Blog, Europe, Norway, Outdoor Adventure

The Fjord Cruise: Exploring the fjords is a must do when visiting Norway. Everyone should experience the fjords in one way or another; while kayaking through the fjord waters is at the top of our list for when we return to Norway, we recently decided to...

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Glacier Lagoon Iceland South Coast Road Trip

29 Jul Road Trip to the South Coast of Iceland

Posted at 09:32h in Blog, Europe, Iceland, Outdoor Adventure

If there was one area I wish we had time to explore, it would be the south coast of Iceland. With its jaw dropping cliffs, mountains, glaciers, waterfalls and beaches there are ample ways to turn what would be a half day drive into a...

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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!
We spent 2.5 days exploring Death Vally National P We spent 2.5 days exploring Death Vally National Park this past winter, and we sure packed a lot into our visit. Hiking the wide variety of trails was our favorite way to explore the park. All of the trails were fantastic, but the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes was one of our favorite stops. We visited the dunes several times during our three days in the park, and each visit was at a different time of day. We were there for sunset, at night to see the stars, and at sunrise. When we went for sunrise, we hiked our way out to the summit of the tallest dune. The summit is roughly 1 mile from the parking lot, although there is no formal trail to get there and back. 

Along the hike, we spotted someone painting the sunrise from the top of one of the dunes. We couldn’t help but stop and chat with her and Micah snapped a few photos—we absolutely loved her artwork! We also enjoyed finding lots of animal prints in the sand. Even though the distance was short, the hike was tough as the sand is very hard to walk on. It felt like every step forward equaled two steps back! But the feeling you get from conquering the tallest dune is well worth it. It’s a beautiful portion of the park to explore!
Well, it’s certainly been a bit since we last po Well, it’s certainly been a bit since we last posted! We took a pause from sharing on social media and on our blog the last several months. A lot has happened around here, good, bad, and a lot in between, and we really needed some time to reflect and refocus our energy. If you’d like to hear more about what we’ve been up to, feel free to check out our most recent newsletter at the link in our profile. ⁣
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Anyways, we are back it it, and slowly but surely starting to share our travels again. Over the past year, we’ve been to several national parks, and we have plans to visit several more this summer—we can’t wait! Most of these past park visits coincided with work projects, and outside of that, we haven’t had much time to travel for fun. Luckily, we did manage to take one trip this past February. We made our way to Las Vegas, and from there, we took a road trip to Joshua Tree National Park and Death Valley National Park. ⁣
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We are going to start off by sharing the adventures we had on that trip next. But first, here is a photo from our super quick stop at Saguaro National Park in Tucson, AZ. We had a few hours to kill before heading to the airport, so we only had time to drive the Cactus Forest Drive in the east section of the park. Even though it was a quick stop, we were glad we got to check it out!
The lake views around Lake of the Ozarks are gorge The lake views around Lake of the Ozarks are gorgeous! During our trip, we were lucky to dine at several restaurants and visit a winery with incredible views overlooking the lake, especially at sunset. Of course we also visited some fantastic restaurants and another winery a stone’s throw from the lake, as well. The wineries we stopped at were Seven Springs Winery and Shawnee Bluff Winery. And some of our favorite restaurants in the area were LandShark Bar and Grill, Shorty Pants Lounge, Redhead Lakeside Grill and Yacht Club, Paint Box Cafe, and Sip House Coffee. And the malts we had at the Malted Monkey were absolutely insane—they were so good! We always love visiting destinations with an abundance of outdoor adventures, but when a location also offers great restaurants and wineries, it puts it into another category. Lake of the Ozarks definitely didn’t disappoint! 

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