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 above makes me want to hide. Why am I showing that to the world? I believe in authenticity. I had never been so frustrated in my life as the day in September, 2016 that … 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 have been purchased and it's back to the … 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...]
Finally Alaska: #North2Future Days 13-19
It’s hard to describe the feeling that washes over you when you see the sign welcoming you to Alaska. Almost three weeks … [Read More...]