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25 Jan TreeTop Walk in Singapore: Monkeys, Heights, and Humidity

Posted at 08:30h in Asia, Blog, Outdoor Adventure, Singapore, Urban Adventure

One of my favorite adventures from our trip to Singapore was the TreeTop Walk at MacRitchie Nature Trail & Reservoir Park. Any time we can explore nature within a city, you know we are on it. Lucky for us, Singapore is filled with green spaces....

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Adventures in Riga, Latvia

10 Dec 11+ Adventures in Latvia: Riga and Beyond

Posted at 08:30h in Blog, Europe, Latvia, Outdoor Adventure, Urban Adventure

Latvia surprised me time and time again over the course of my visit. I went on a solo trip for the Women in Travel Summit (WITS) conference and experienced so many exciting adventures in Latvia. One thing I love about conferences is that they sometimes...

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Minot, North Dakota Road Trip

07 Sep North Dakota Road Trip: Adventures in Minot

Posted at 08:20h in Blog, North Dakota, United States, Urban Adventure

Even though we have been to North Dakota more times than we can count (we grew up about an hour away in Minnesota), we still haven’t explored much of the state. So, when the opportunity presented itself to take a road trip through North Dakota...

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Mississippi River Paddle Share Kayak Adventure in Minneapolis, Minnesota

17 Jul Mississippi River Paddle Share Program: Kayaking the Mississippi River in Minneapolis

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

It was a warm, sunny day with a slight breeze and the perfect day to have a nature adventure in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Our morning started out with a bike ride through the city with e-bikes from Nice Ride, and it continued with kayaking the Mississippi...

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Adventures, Minneapolis, Minnesota

10 Jul Outdoor Adventures: Things to Do in Minneapolis This Summer

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

Staying 6 feet apart, wearing a mask, and social distancing are all common terms in our language these days. But just because we can’t go out an explore like normal, it doesn’t mean that we can’t go out at all. When the days seem to...

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Traditional Latvian Sauna Experience, Latvia

29 Jun Stripped, Whipped, and Scrubbed: A Traditional Latvian Sauna Experience

Posted at 14:03h in Blog, Europe, Latvia, Urban Adventure

“Make sure you go in the nude,” my new friends shouted amidst fits of laughter, “it will totally be worth it!” Ummm, yeah, not gonna happen…I thought to myself as I clutched my swimsuit tight. I was standing inside a hotel lobby in Sigulda, a small town...

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Sleeping in a beehive in Slovenia

28 May Apitherapy: The Time We Slept in a Beehive in Slovenia

Posted at 14:30h in Blog, Europe, Slovenia, Urban Adventure

I could hear the buzzing as I lay in bed with my eyes closed. Inside the wall just a couple of feet from our bed, there were thousands of bees. We were spending the night in an adorable little cabin in the mountains of Slovenia,...

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Adventures in Singapore

01 May 16+ Amazing Adventures in Singapore

Posted at 09:30h in Asia, Blog, Singapore, Urban Adventure

I’ve wanted to visit Singapore ever since elementary school when I heard that chewing gum was banned there. The more I learned about the city-state, the more intrigued I became. I’m so glad we finally had a chance to visit and explore all the wonderful...

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Miami, Florida

20 Feb 6 of Our Favorite Adventures in Miami, Florida

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

Micah and I lived in South Florida for four years, and we were based an hour north of Miami. We’ve made our way south to Miami many times over the years. But still, every time we visit, we find something new and exciting to do....

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Adventures in Slovenia

08 Oct 16 Awesome Adventures in Slovenia

Posted at 08:30h in Blog, Europe, Outdoor Adventure, Slovenia, Urban Adventure

Slovenia is a country full of outdoor adventures, historic cities, and adorable villages. At only 7,827 square miles in size (roughly the same size as Massachusetts), Slovenia is a small country. But just because its small, it doesn’t mean that there is nothing to do....

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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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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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