Exploring Door County WI

Door County Wisconsin is absolutely one of my favorite places in the state. There is always so much to do in every season that we find ourselves up there several times a year. About an hour north of Green Bay, Door County is easily accessible and worth the drive for anyone that loves outdoor activities, …

Fun places to hike during winter in Wisconsin

It's no secret that Wisconsin gets very cold during the winter months. It often snowy, gray and frigid. However, Wisconsin also has some amazing hiking spots that show a different kind of beauty in the winter months. Waterfalls freeze, rivers ice over, the white of the snow makes nature bright and sparkly. So, put on …

Discovering Arizona- 6 things not to miss on your first trip

Arizona is full of so many wonders that it is hard to know where to start when planning a trip to this beautiful state. One of the first things people think about when thinking of Arizona is the Grand Canyon, rightfully so. But as I explored, I found an abundance of other treasures that should definitely make …

Why falling in love with hiking is a great idea

On January 1st I signed up for the 52 hike challenge. If you aren't sure what that is definitely go take a look see (www.52hikechallenge.com). I wanted to participate last year but discovered it a bit late into the year. So this year I was definitely signing up. When I was done signing up and saw all …

How to make the most of your Zion trip

Hiking Zion National Park in Utah was an absolutely amazing experience. There was so much to do and see that I was afraid I wasn't going to get it all in. And of course I didn't because when do you ever get to fit everything in? But I left feeling that I had seen the …

Visiting Portland Oregon-5 things not to miss

I had always heard wonderful things about Oregon. A place of beauty, good food and good hiking. So needless to say I was very excited to venture to that part of the country. As usual I had done my research, looking for the best places to hike, the best sites to see, the best places …