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...
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...
After an early morning wake up call, we made our way to the River Runners base camp, pulled on our wetsuits, donned a pair of booties and slipped into a water blocking jacket in order to keep warm. We were assigned the same raft as a...
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...
Colorado's towering mountains, dramatic landscapes and bustling cities make it a state filled with a variety of adventure around every corner. We were lucky enough to visit in both the winter and summer, and we aren't sure which we prefer. Both seasons are fantastic, and...
A sausage and gravy biscuit is assembled on the back of your hand, pop rocks are served that induce a stream of smoke out your nose, and a field trip is taken through the kitchen for a plate of steak and potatoes created one ingredient...
The morning air was cool and crisp as we floated underneath a canopy of trees. Located in western Wisconsin, the Kinnickinnic River, or Kinni for short, is a 22 mile long river, and we were paddling a three-hour portion of the river. We had purchased a...
Reds, yellows and oranges peek out around every turn—fall in Minnesota consists of splashes of color that create a beautiful leaf peeping scene. One of our favorite spots to see the fall colors is at Maplewood State Park near our hometown of Pelican Rapids. Maplewood State...
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...
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...
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...
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...
