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Hiking and Puffins in Iceland at Latrabjarg Bird Cliffs

02 Feb Hiking and Puffins in Iceland at the Latrabjarg Bird Cliffs

Posted at 09:45h in Blog, Europe, Iceland, Outdoor Adventure

Ever since I was very young, I have been slightly obsessed with puffins. I had an adorable stuffed puffin, which sent this bird to the top of my favorite animal list. Well, that obsession never faded, so I was on a mission to find puffins...

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Angels Landing Hike in Zion National Park, Utah

21 Jan Hiking Angels Landing in Zion National Park

Posted at 10:20h in Blog, National Parks, Outdoor Adventure, United States, Utah

The higher we climbed the more nervous I got. I held the chain as I peered over the edge and thought to myself, “What in the world did we get ourselves into?!” Our path was narrow and rocky, the drop offs on both sides were more...

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Upper Antelope Slot Canyon Tours, Arizona

25 Mar Exploring the Upper Antelope Slot Canyon in Arizona

Posted at 10:30h in Arizona, Blog, Outdoor Adventure, United States

There’s no denying it. The Upper Antelope Slot Canyons are a spellbinding place. Light beams shine down from above like a bright spotlight. Smooth curves twist and turn, creating paths of mesmerizing, swirling rock. Shadows play tricks on your mind by showing you a dragon’s eye...

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Snowshoeing at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Minnesota

12 Feb Snowshoeing at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

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

There was finally enough snow on the ground to break in our brand new snowshoes. So, we packed up the car and made our way to one of the best places to snowshoe in Minnesota: the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. The arboretum is home to 16 miles...

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Hiking Mount Christoffel in Curacao

10 Feb Hiking Mount Christoffel in Curacao

Posted at 09:00h in Blog, Caribbean, Curacao, Outdoor Adventure

We were setting off to hike to the highest point on the island, but we weren't sure if we were going to make it in time. Christoffel National Park states that if you are going to hike Mount Christoffel, you can't start later than 11...

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Hallway Hill Hike at Maplewood State Park in Pelican Rapids, MN

10 Oct Fall Hiking at Hallaway Hill

Posted at 13:00h in Blog, Minnesota, Outdoor Adventure, United States

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...

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7 best hiking destinations in the UK

06 Oct 7 Best Hiking Destinations in England

Posted at 10:00h in Blog, England, Europe, Outdoor Adventure, UK

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

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Volcano Hike and Sailing in Santorini, Greece

20 Jan Sailing the Seas and Hiking a Volcano in Santorini

Posted at 09:45h in Blog, Europe, Greece, Outdoor Adventure, Urban Adventure

We had heard mixed reviews about the volcano sailing and hiking tour in Santorini, so we decided to play it by ear and leave our plans open ended. Many people said the volcano in Santorini was boring and there was nothing to look at, others...

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Santorini_Hike_from_Fira_to_Oia

15 Jan Hiking in Santorini: Caldera Trail from Fira to Oia

Posted at 09:10h in Blog, Europe, Greece, Outdoor Adventure, Urban Adventure

By far, our favorite activity in Santorini was the hike from Fira to Oia. The views were spectacular and throughout most of the hike, it felt as though we were on the island by ourselves! Due to some pretty high winds, none of the regularly scheduled...

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Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Las Vegas, Nevada

16 Sep Exploring Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

Posted at 08:36h in Blog, Nevada, Outdoor Adventure, United States

After looking at the typical August temperatures for Las Vegas and the current forecast of 106º, we decided that it might be best to explore the Red Rock Canyon area by car. I desperately wanted to explore the nature surrounding the city, and taking a...

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Hiking to Lookout Mountain at Cascade River State Park, Lutsen, MN

07 Aug Hiking to Lookout Mountain in Cascade River State Park

Posted at 09:33h in Blog, Minnesota, Outdoor Adventure, United States

Although there are numerous trails at Cascade River State Park, we had our eyes set on hiking two of them. We wanted to hike the 3.5 mile loop to Lookout Mountain and the 7 mile trail that follows the Cascade River. Due to lack of...

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Devil's Bridge Trail, Sedona, AZ

20 Mar Hiking the Devil’s Bridge Trail in Sedona, AZ

Posted at 09:12h in Arizona, Blog, Outdoor Adventure, United States

Starting off shortly after sunrise was one of the best decisions we could have made; not only because it was a break from the afternoon sun, but because it provided us with the solitude of nature that we were desperately craving. We were fortunate to...

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The lake views around Lake of the Ozarks are gorge The lake views around Lake of the Ozarks are gorgeous! During our trip, we were lucky to dine at several restaurants and visit a winery with incredible views overlooking the lake, especially at sunset. Of course we also visited some fantastic restaurants and another winery a stone’s throw from the lake, as well. The wineries we stopped at were Seven Springs Winery and Shawnee Bluff Winery. And some of our favorite restaurants in the area were LandShark Bar and Grill, Shorty Pants Lounge, Redhead Lakeside Grill and Yacht Club, Paint Box Cafe, and Sip House Coffee. And the malts we had at the Malted Monkey were absolutely insane—they were so good! We always love visiting destinations with an abundance of outdoor adventures, but when a location also offers great restaurants and wineries, it puts it into another category. Lake of the Ozarks definitely didn’t disappoint! 

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Another state park we enjoyed while we were visiti Another state park we enjoyed while we were visiting Lake of the Ozarks was Ha Ha Tonka State Park. This park has quite a bit of variety and we explored it all. From hiking, to kayaking, to exploring castle ruins, we had a fantastic day!

We started off with a visit to wander around the castle ruins and soak up the history of the site. Then it was time for a few hikes. We hiked to the Natural Bridge and also along the Spring Trail which started with beautiful views of the springs and continued on with lots of leg burning stairs. 

To cap off our visit, we rented kayaks and paddled around on Lake of the Ozarks. We lucked out with beautiful weather and a fantastic day enjoying the outdoors! To read about the rest of our Lake of the Ozarks adventures, head to the link in our profile!

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We are getting excited for summer already, and tha We are getting excited for summer already, and that has us daydreaming about some of our adventures from last year! One of our favorite lake trips was heading to Lake of the Ozarks for lots of exploring. With more than 1,150 miles of shoreline, there are so many fantastic ways to enjoy the water and surrounding landscapes. On our first day in town, we made our way to Lake of the Ozarks State Park for hiking along the Rocky Top Trail and relaxing along the shoreline. The park is the largest state park in Missouri and one of the most popular, and after spending time there we can definitely see why!

Check out the link in our bio for more about the rest of our trip to Lake of the Ozarks! 

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When we were in Colorado this past summer, we made When we were in Colorado this past summer, we made our way to Estes Park. One of the things I couldn’t resist doing when we were in town was a tour of the Stanley Hotel! The hotel is famous for being the spot where Stephen King got his inspiration for the novel The Shining, and it was also one of the filming locations for Dumb and Dumber! The nighttime tours (focusing more on ghosts!) were sold out when we were there, so we opted for a daytime tour which was super interesting. We learned all about the history of the property, it’s owners, the famous guests and visitors, the room where Stephen King stayed in room 217, and even a little about the “forever guests” 👻 of the hotel. It was the perfect activity to do on a day with thunderstorms—the weather certainly gave the property an eerie feel. Next time we visit, we want to plan an overnight stay to see if all the spooky rumors are true!
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