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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 Mankato, Minnesota

16 Jul Adventures in Mankato: Biking, Kayaking, Wildlife, and More!

Posted at 10:00h in Blog, Minnesota, Outdoor Adventure, United States

Mankato, Minnesota, offers a wide variety of adventurous activities, and throughout our visit, we managed to fit in quite a few! We spent our days biking the trails, kayaking down the Blue Earth River, watching bison and waterfalls at Minneopa State Park, sipping on drinks...

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Hiking Elephant Mountain, Taipei, Taiwan

26 Jun Views Over Taipei: Hiking Elephant Mountain and Visiting Taipei 101

Posted at 09:45h in Asia, Blog, Taiwan, Urban Adventure

Taipei is a stunning city filled with nature, history and modern skyscrapers. One of our favorite things to do when exploring a city is to visit an observation tower to get a view from above, and another is to find a hiking trail within city...

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Hiking the Narrows in the Winter, Zion National Park, Utah

12 Jun Zion National Park: Hiking The Narrows in the Winter

Posted at 10:05h in Blog, National Parks, Outdoor Adventure, United States, Utah

Towering canyon walls stand on either side of you. Wading upstream, you travel through a river in ankle to waist deep waters. A walking stick in one hand keeps you steady, while a snug dry suit keep you warm from the icy water at your...

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Matanuska Glacier Hiking in Anchorage, Alaska

31 Mar Glacier Hiking on the Matanuska Glacier in Alaska

Posted at 15:30h in Alaska, Blog, Outdoor Adventure, United States

When we made plans to visit Anchorage, Alaska, in the winter, we knew our visit had to include a trip to explore one of the many glaciers in the state. So, after our road trip to Homer, we made Matanuska Glacier the next stop on...

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Winter Hiking Adventures, St. George, Utah

22 Mar Winter Hiking Adventures in St. George, Utah

Posted at 13:55h in Blog, Outdoor Adventure, United States, Utah

Utah has quickly become one of our favorite states in the U.S. We’ve visited four times in the last couple of years, and each visit leaves us wanting more. The landscapes are diverse and the opportunities for outdoor adventures are outstanding. Our most recent visit...

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Hiking the Sierra Negra Volcano in the Galapagos Islands

16 Nov Hiking the Sierra Negra Volcano in the Galapagos Islands

Posted at 15:00h in Blog, Ecuador, Outdoor Adventure, South America

We were standing on top of the Sierra Negra Volcano with a steady sprinkle of rain falling down. “Let’s take a minute of silence. Close your eyes, absorb the energy of the Galapagos Islands, and feel your surroundings,” Pablo, our naturalist guide, instructed. As we...

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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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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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Luminary Loppet in Minneapolis, Minnesota

18 Feb A Trail of Lights at the Luminary Loppet in Minneapolis

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

What’s a loppet you may be wondering? A loppet is a Scandinaian word for a long-distance cross-country ski event or a long endurance race over varied terrain. Every year, the City of Lakes Loppet Ski Festival is held in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This event is dubbed “the...

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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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