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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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Shrines and Gardens in Tokyo, Japan

06 Aug Shrines and Nature in the Bustling City of Tokyo

Posted at 09:35h in Asia, Blog, Japan, Urban Adventure

Just because Tokyo is the largest city in the world, it doesn't mean that the entire city is concrete and congested. Yes, it is busy and crowded, but there are many places within the city where you can go for a bit of nature, peace...

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Bamboo Forest Kyoto Japan

15 Jun Kyoto’s Sagano Bamboo Forest and Tenryu-ji Temple

Posted at 10:23h in Asia, Blog, Japan, Urban Adventure

We made our way out of the city as the clouds looked like they were about to burst. Crossing our fingers for good weather, we hoped we weren't about to get stuck on a rainy day trip to Arashiyama, a district of Kyoto. As luck would...

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Apple Picking in Minnesota

17 Oct Fall Festivities: Pick Your Own Apples at an Orchard

Posted at 08:40h in Blog, Minnesota, United States, Urban Adventure

Picking fresh fruits and veggies has almost become some sort of strange obsession for me. We have picked everything from oranges, blueberries, strawberries, apples and raspberries to pumpkins and corn, and we even joined in on a grape harvest at a local winery. This fall,...

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Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota

06 Oct Walker Art Center: Galleries, Sculptures and Mini Golf

Posted at 08:02h in Blog, Minnesota, United States, Urban Adventure

The Walker Art Center is located near downtown Minneapolis and includes a museum and sculpture garden. Exhibits consist of contemporary visual arts and design, and in the summer, the outside sculpture garden also includes an artist designed mini golf course. I always love exploring museums and...

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Assiniboine Park in Winnipeg, Canada

27 Jun Exploring Assiniboine Park in Winnipeg, Canada

Posted at 12:38h in Blog, Canada, Manitoba, Urban Adventure

Finding nature in or near a city is always a highlight for us.  We love walking around parks, lakes, gardens and all that good stuff, so a trip through Assiniboine Park gave us just what we needed after a day full of exploring Winnipeg’s street...

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U-Pick Oranges at Showcase of Citrus in Clermont, Florida

27 May U-Pick Oranges in the Sunshine State

Posted at 09:19h in Blog, Central Florida, Florida, United States, Urban Adventure

Juice ran down our arms as we peeled back the rind; we quickly hustled to lean out the car doors.  These were some of the juiciest, freshest oranges we had ever encountered.  We just picked our own oranges from the U-Pick orange grove, and it...

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Chihuly in the Garden, Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix, AZ

05 Mar Chihuly in the Garden at the Desert Botanical Garden‏

Posted at 10:01h in Arizona, Blog, United States, Urban Adventure

It was my first visit to Arizona, so I was overjoyed to see cacti everywhere we went, and even more excited to be guests of the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix for a deeper look into the beautiful desert scenery. Filled with cacti and many...

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Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Whales, FL

26 Apr Bok Tower Gardens in Central Florida

Posted at 10:20h in Blog, Central Florida, Florida, United States, Urban Adventure

Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Whales, FL, is about an hour drive and a welcome escape from the busyness of Orlando.  Developed by Edward W. Bok in the 1920's on top of Iron Mountain, one of the highest points in Florida, the historic landscape garden...

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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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