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Toadstool Geologic Park, Nebraska

22 Oct Hitting the Trails: Hiking at Toadstool Geologic Park

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

One of the most unexpected spots we have visited in the past couple of years has to be Toadstool Geologic Park. Would you believe these scenes are located in Nebraska?! I have to say we never expected to find landscapes like this in a state that...

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Hocking Hills State Park, Ohio

14 Sep Waterfalls and Hiking at Hocking Hills State Park

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

A healthy mix of nature and city adventure is always on our to-do list. As much as we enjoy exploring cities, we are ecstatic anytime we can sneak away for a dose of nature. When we were visiting Columbus, Ohio, we couldn’t resist heading an...

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St Paul Kayaking on the Mississippi River with Minnesota Adventure Co

22 Aug St. Paul Adventures: Kayaking on the Mississippi River

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

We've done quite a bit of urban kayaking lately, and one of the most recent excursions was paddling in our hometown of St. Paul, Minnesota. We went kayaking on the Mississippi River and Minnesota River with Minnesota Adventure Co. and had a wonderful morning out...

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Find Your Inner Otter Weekend in Otter Tail County, Minnesota

12 Aug Exploring Our Own Backyard: A Weekend in Otter Tail County

Posted at 07:45h in Blog, Minnesota, Outdoor Adventure, United States

We grew up in the small town of Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, in Otter Tail County. I’ve always had the attitude that exploring your own backyard is important—so many people seem to never try anything new when they are at home. Throughout our childhood, we’ve explored...

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Biking in the Galapagos Islands, San Cristobal Highlands

10 Aug Biking Adventures in the Galapagos Islands

Posted at 15:30h in Blog, Ecuador, Outdoor Adventure, South America

During our time in the Galapagos Islands, we were able to experience a multitude of adventures including snorkeling, SUP, kayaking, hiking, and more. I love almost every adventure thrown my way, but the one I was the most hesitant about during this trip? Biking. We have...

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Lake Audy Bison Enclosure, Riding Mountain National Park, Manitoba, Canada

03 Aug Driving Safari: Meet the Bison at the Lake Audy Bison Enclosure

Posted at 09:30h in Blog, Canada, Manitoba, National Parks, Outdoor Adventure

Hundreds of years ago, thousands and thousands of bison roamed the grassland prairies of central Manitoba, Canada. Unfortunately, due to overhunting, the bison population became all but depleted. Not only was this detrimental to the bison and other wildlife in the region, it was also...

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Madeira, Portugal

28 Jul 5 Best Hiking Destinations in Portugal

Posted at 01:00h in Blog, Europe, Guest Post, Outdoor Adventure, Portugal

This is a guest post by one of our favorite travel writers, Emma Higgins, from Gotta Keep Movin'. She has been up to some wonderful adventures recently, and we are excited to have her share some of her favorite hiking spots in Portugal with you!  Situated on the...

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Kayaking Clear Lake Riding Mountain National Park, Manitoba, Canada

19 Jul Kayaking on Clear Lake in Riding Mountain National Park

Posted at 03:30h in Blog, Canada, Manitoba, National Parks, Outdoor Adventure

If there is a body of water nearby, it’s a safe bet to assume we will try to find a way to paddle. Clear Lake in Canada’s Riding Mountain National Park was no exception. We joined a midmorning tour and were excited to get out...

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25 Apr Camping & Hot Springs in Banff National Park

Posted at 09:15h in Alberta, Blog, Canada, National Parks, Outdoor Adventure

We loved Banff National Park so much that we ended up visiting twice in one summer. The first trip was for a video project, and the second visit was a getaway with a couple of friends. Both trips consisted of us spending a few nights...

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Sulphur Mountain Hike and Gondola, Banff National Park, Canada

20 Apr Sulphur Mountain Hiking and Gondola Ride

Posted at 10:00h in Alberta, Blog, Canada, National Parks, Outdoor Adventure

Sulphur Mountain is located in the adorable mountain town of Banff, Canada. Views from the top overlook the town below as well as the mountains and lakes covering the landscapes The top of the mountain’s observation deck is 7,486 feet above sea level and rises...

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Johnston Canyon Hike, Banff National Park, Canada

17 Apr Hiking the Johnston Canyon Trail in Banff National Park, Canada

Posted at 09:15h in Alberta, Blog, Canada, National Parks, Outdoor Adventure

We were nearly finished with the Johnston Canyon hike when we encountered a line of people blocking the path in front of us. No one seemed to know what was happening—the only thing we knew was that we were stuck for the time being. Because...

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Tidal Bore Rafting in the Shubenacadie River, Bay of Fundy, Nova Scotia, Canada

08 Apr Tidal Bore Rafting in Nova Scotia

Posted at 09:45h in Blog, Canada, Nova Scotia, Outdoor Adventure

When we were road tripping around Nova Scotia, Canada, there was one adventure that I knew we had to have on our itinerary: tidal bore rafting. I randomly came across this adventure while researching the province of Nova Scotia, and it just seemed too crazy...

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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!
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!
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