You love heading out for family adventures but aren’t sure how to best capture those memories. You’ve tried getting good photos of little Tommy running down the hiking path but it’s blurry or the sun is blowing everything out. You’ve tried and decided it’s not going to happen. You will Read more…
We all love heading out to the trails when the weather gets warmer. After hibernating all winter and avoiding a rainy, muddy spring, the summer heat feels good on our skin! But the summer heat can be dangerous. I always see people say things like, “I’m an expert; I can Read more…
We have reached peak time of year for vacations! And we all want to make sure we capture all the fun family time. But how will you get the best photos ever when all you have is a cell phone? Don’t worry, I got you. No matter if you have Read more…
Summer’s here. Well, for some of us but I digress. It’s here or will be soon and that means it’s time to pack up the family station wagon and head out on the road! Oh, wait, we aren’t in a National Lampoons movie so maybe we are packing up the Read more…
Let’s take a trip to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Grab a camping spot and settled in because you are sure to see some elk wandering around. You can hike down the South Kaibab trail and enjoy a snack with a view of the Colorado river. And don’t Read more…
The North Rim of the Grand Canyon isn’t the popular side. It’s the road less traveled. The “it’s another four hours to get there” side. Everyone has seen the South Rim but only a fraction head to the “other side”. But you’re missing out if you don’t take the trip. Read more…
In 2021, the backbone fire ripped through parts of Coconino National Forest, including Fossil Creek. Fossil Creek is home to the waterfall trail which was destroyed. Wildfires are devastating. They destroy beautiful landscapes that take years, sometimes generations, to recover. The waterfall trail is a short, easy hike that ends Read more…
I love a good National Park. I have a goal to visit every single one, including National Monuments, Historical Parks, etc. There are 63 National Parks and a total of 423 National Sites. There is definitely one out there for everyone. It will be tough to visit all 63 and Read more…
How can we travel the world and be environmentally friendly? Is it even possible? Some believe ecotourism is the way to go. But is it a good idea? What are the pros and cons? Are there other ways to reduce your carbon footprint while enjoying what the earth has to Read more…
We all have a spot that has stolen our hearts. You could go back there over and over and never get bored. New places can be tempting and fun, but those favorite places are comforting. Going back is like going home. You know your favorite places. You know which restaurants Read more…