As more and more Americans are choosing to get outside and camp, first-come, first-serve sites at established campgrounds have become harder to come by. Personally, we tend to prefer camping in the wild -- better known as dispersed camping -- versus staying at RV parks and established campgrounds. While campgrounds definitely have perks, we enjoy the solitude and primitive experience that comes with camping off the grid.
5 Fantastic Books to Read Before Summer Ends
It's so crazy to think that August is already here -- where did the year go?! The end of summer is near, and back to (wild) school is around the corner. Before you settle into new routines, take some quiet time for yourself to enjoy a good book... or five! While mysteries and memoirs have always been my jam, I've recently discovered love for a new genre: adventure and travel. (Wild -- I know! ?) Here are my favorite reads this month.
6 Family-Friendly Hikes in Bryce Canyon National Park + Where to Camp!
Ever since we passed through Utah on the way to Yellowstone National Park last year, Steven and I have been itching to get back to this red-rock state. Beyond the wide open spaces, Utah boasts five national parks and seven national monuments! So it was only natural that one of our first stops was Bryce Canyon National Park. Woohoo for hoodoos!
Your Complete Guide to Visiting Marble Canyon in Arizona
Have you ever seen something so vast and majestic in nature that it didn’t feel like real life? For us, that was how we felt when we laid our eyes on Marble Canyon for the first time.
Eating Clean with Avocado Bowls
Life on the road makes it hard to eat 100% clean, 100% of the time. Our go-to staples are usually quick and easy, like sandwiches or chicken and rice. However, we've got a fantastic healthy recipe that's super simple and incredibly delicious: our Avocado Bowls!
Exploring Vermilion Cliffs National Monument in Arizona
One of the first places we explored in Arizona was Vermilion Cliffs National Monument. Located in Coconino County, Arizona and just south of the Utah state line, Vermilion Cliffs National Monument is 293,689 acres of protected land. You might even know the place without realizing it! Vermilion is home to The Wave, an awe-inspiring, red-and-gold swirling sandstone rock formation that is one of the most highly sought hiking permits in the Southwest.
7 Best Beach (or Home) Reads for Summer 2020
There's something about the summer months that make me want to dig in and read more. As an avid reader, I tend to have seasons where I fly through books -- the first of the year, all summer and then near the holidays. I LOVE having a good beach read in hand, so I've loaded up on my personal recommendations for your reading pleasure!
Celebrate Your Adventures with Expedition Flag Co.’s Personalized Flags!
What better way to profess our family mantra, "Never Say Someday," than on our very own adventure flag? We recently partnered with Kate Stirling at Expedition Flag Co. to create our own banner to celebrate our adventures and record our achievements. Isn't it rad?!
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