A new year is upon us, and that means TONS of great new books are releasing! Over the past two months, I’ve been reading a LOT between downtime for the holidays and now spending time on the beach in Baja. Here are some of my favorite reads for the New Year!
Winter in Baja California, Mexico
Happy New Year, everyone! It's crazy to think that 2020 has come and gone. Thankfully, we were able to spend some time with family during the holidays. After six weeks off the road and plenty of van upgrade projects completed, we were ready to get back out there and explore!
What to See in Arches National Park in 48 Hours
Editor's Note: During our Utah travels, we were bummed that Arches National Park, one of the nation's most popular natural attractions, was closed due to the pandemic. It soon opened up just after we passed into Colorado. After getting to know Justin Joseph and his girlfriend Alex in Glacier National Park, we continued to stay in touch, and I was so jealous when I saw that they were exploring Arches National Park! So naturally, I asked Justin if he wanted to provide some info about Arches, and I'm excited to share his blog post with you all. To follow Justin, Alex and their two dogs Moose and Leroy, check out…
The Best Holiday Gifts for the Outdoor Lover
It's hard to believe that the holidays are almost here! I always tend to scramble a little bit during this time of the year, racking my brain for gift ideas for our family members. So for our Gift Guide this holiday season, Steven and I came up with a list of our absolute favorite outdoor gear. Whether they are passionate about hiking, cooking or sleeping under the stars, we've hand-picked more than 20 gift options for the adventurer on your list. (Or feel free to pass along this blog post to your family members as a hint! ?)
Nevada’s Best Kept Secret: Cathedral Gorge State Park
Editor’s Note: I was perusing Instagram awhile back, and saw the coolest stories from one of my favorites on the platform, @ChrisMeGoodbye aka Christine Blake. She’s a California native and mom to three living in Las Vegas. Her photos are incredible! Christine had discovered what can arguably might be the coolest hidden gem in Nevada. I reached out immediately — “Where is this? Please tell me more!” This natural attraction is SO cool that I asked Christine if she would be willing to share allllll of the details with you guys here. Happy Reading! I have been living in Las Vegas for over 15 years, and I only just recently…
The Healing Power of Nature — The Ultimate Self-Care
I’m always amazed at the healing power of nature. It doesn’t matter what kind of day I’m having, or what mood I’m in — nature can pull me out of any funk. I suppose that’s why I’ve gravitated to hiking so much. To walk amongst so much life and beauty one can’t help but feel grateful. To me, it’s the simplest way to restore my mind, body and soul. I love the feeling of the ground beneath my feet, breathing the fresh air and marveling at the world around me. Spending time daily in nature reminds me that there are still good things in this life. We’re living in a…
Zion National Park: 8 Awesome Trails You Need to Hike
Editor’s Note: Hey gang! I’m so excited to introduce a new contributor to NeverSaySomedayFamily.com. Meet Jocelyn Lewis from LewisFamCoast2Coast! This mama of two and her family have visited 22 out of 50 states, and love sharing their destinations, tips and favorite products on Instagram. (Go follow them!) When our family had explored Utah earlier this year, Zion National Park was still closed due to the pandemic. Fortunately, Jocelyn and her hubby Troy had visited this popular park a few years ago — and she’s put together this awesome resource for you! Known as the most visited of Utah’s national parks, it’s easy to see why this red rock desert oasis…
Visiting Utah’s Best Kept Secret: The High-Elevation Town of Monticello
We’ve seen some beautiful spots on our Great Big Adventure, but this might top our list as one of the prettiest! After camping in Devils Canyon for a couple nights, we stopped in Monticello, Utah to hike around Lloyd Lake. I hadn’t done any homework — just happened to see that this place had an easy, relatively short hike. We couldn’t believe our eyes when we got here!
You’ll Love This Delicious Pad Thai Recipe for Camping, Backpacking or Van Life
The other night I was dying for some comfort food. Because a majority of our cooking happens outdoors, we wanted something super easy and fast so that we could eat and spend the rest of the evening cozied up in the van. I had totally forgotten about this recipe until Steven fired up the stove!
Buying a Van? Here are 8 Things to Consider for Van Life
Over the past two years we've been asked by a number of people for help evaluating a van purchase. Is this a good deal? What about this one? What would it cost to turn this one into something like yours? The answer, as with most things in life, is “it depends." We did a ton of homework on this topic prior to taking the leap into van life. Below are a few key questions and considerations you’ll want to take into account before pulling the trigger on your ultimate adventure vehicle.
