I’ve told you about how obsessed we are with the Passport Stamp program at U.S. National Parks. Each National Park and National Monument, as well as many other recreation areas like National Battlefields, has a cancelation stamp for you to put into your passport book. The cancelation stamp program is like geocaching for people who … Read More...
This Is Me and My Macro-Counting Journey
I feel very vulnerable sharing this. It's easier to pretend like everything is easy, that every challenge is simple and that I have it all together. The picture … Read More ...
These Are Our Favorite National Park Pictures (So Far)
Over the last few years of glorious adventures, we've visited a lot of public lands. While there are (only?) 59 National Parks, there are 417 parks areas including … Read More ...
The End of Alaska Summer Feels Like a Terrible Break-Up
I spent the entire summer gushing to out of state friends about how much I love Alaska, and how they just have to come here and experience the glory of the summer, … Read More ...
Back to the Grind Doesn’t Have to Mean Back Inside
If you're like us, you're facing a harsh reality in the coming weeks. Summer vacations are behind you, school supplies … Read More...
Backpacking Beauty in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
As the largest national park in the U.S., Wrangell-St. Elias National Park is a wild, vast, untamed land -- and perfect … Read More...
The 4 Seasons of Alaska While We Were MIA
There's little about Alaska that is not dramatic. Mountains. Seasons. Rivers. Even the people. Like anything, … Read More...
Yes, We Fell Off the Map — But Now We’re Back
“Follow us as we move to Alaska,” we said. “Be a part of our big life adventure!” And you did. And you were. And then … Read More...
5 Things Alaskans Never Say
Alaska comes with tons of stereotypes, maybe thanks to its current place in popular culture. But one of the wonderful … Read More...
What Happened When I Tried a New Thing in Alaska
If you've ever discussed winter sports with me, you've heard me say that I think ice skating is dangerous. That's … [Read More...]
Hey, You: Do Something New on Purpose
Newness is the whole reason I'm here writing to you. And yet I do not like new things. What about you? When we … [Read More...]
Confession: I’m a Terrible New Alaskan
Being outdoorsy is hard for some people. After selling most of our stuff, packing up the station wagon and hauling … [Read More...]
New to Texas Hiking? 7 Hikes to Get You Started
I hike a lot of miles in Texas, and folks want to know: Where do you go? If you’re new to hiking in Texas, it can be a … [Read More...]
Alaska Surprises for Non-Alaska People
Now that we've been in Alaska for about two weeks and have recovered from the exhaustion of our trip (although not the … [Read More...]