The Joshua Tree is fascinating. It looks like a cross between a cactus and palm tree with it’s prickly bark and unruly branches. It looks like something Dr. Seuss would have drawn. That’s why when you’re in Joshua Tree National Park you can’t help but feel like God...
Tall Tales Tuesday: Conquering the Descent in Black Canyon of the Gunnison
A couple years before Rob and I moved to Vietnam, we took a road trip through Colorado and Utah to explore. We spent three weeks on the road, living out of my Ford Explorer and tents, showering when we could, and hiking every trail we could find. One of those trails...
Tall Tales Tuesday: Two (mostly) Off the Beaten Path Trails in Moab
During my weekend running the Thelma and Louise Half Marathon, I was able to hit two short hikes the Friday before race day. Now, while Arches National Park is spectacular and Canyonlands National Park is breath-taking, they are packed during the season. I'm not...
Why the Thelma and Louise Half Marathon Makes a Badass Girls Weekend
The Thelma and Louise Half Marathon makes for an epic girls weekend. Not only do you get to be in a beautiful location, but you get to race with inspiration. Get your 10k Training Plan here. Perfect if you are running the relay! I'm just going to go ahead and throw...
Tall Tales Tuesday: 10 Reasons Why You Need to Visit Canyonlands National Park at Some Point in Your Life
Utah is one of my favorite states for national parks. Zion, Arches, Bryce, Capitol Reef, Canyonlands. Every single one of them is jaw-dropping gorgeous. While Zion remains in the top three of my favorite national parks, Canyonlands makes it a close race. Here are 9...
Sierra Trading Post Grand Opening
Last Wednesday evening, Heidi invited a bunch of other bloggers and myself to the opening of the new Sierra Trading Post store in Greenwood Village. I have perused Sierra Trading Post's website before, but have never purchased anything from them. After exploring the...
The Dos and Don’ts of Kayaking the South Platte River
This post contains affiliate links. I appreciate your support! On Tuesday, Rob and I finally kayaked the South Platte River. We had been talking about doing it for quite some time and both had the day free to make it happen. Since the river is right by our house, and...
Tall Tales Tuesday: Canyonlands National Park
For the holiday weekend, Rob and I decided to take a last minute camping trip to Canyonlands National Park. We arrived just before noon on Saturday and spent the afternoon hiking around the Island in the Sky section of the park. Canyonlands is a huge park and is...
Manitou Incline or One Humbling Hike
About a week ago, I read on Amy's blog about her hike up the Manitou Incline. Something that crazy immediately peaked my interest. (That line is the incline. The shadow part is the fake summit. The part just about that in the sunshine is the real summit.) Yesterday,...
Tall Tales Tuesday: Bandalier National Monument
Continuing a review of our New Mexico road trip! With our shoes still full of sand and full bellies from our brunch in Santa Fe, Rob and I headed to Bandalier National Monument. (I have a thing about taking a picture in front of all the national park signs. We are...
Tall Tales Tuesday: The Great Sand Dunes
I've been meaning to share the road trip to New Mexico that Rob and I took a few weeks ago with all of you, but thought breaking up the trip into a few Tall Tales Tuesday posts might be less overwhelming. Plus, it's a way for me to share more pictures from the trip!...
Off to New Mexico!
With Rob officially on spring break, we are off to road trip through New Mexico. Neither one of us has spent much time there and we are looking forward to some desert camping and hiking. I have a few posts scheduled, so you shouldn't miss me too much! RQ: Are you a...