One way to travel cheap? Camp. You need to have some essential equipment, but campgrounds can be so cheap. We pay for a week of camping, and it’s the same as a night at a hotel or Air BnB. We acquired most of our gear on Amazon and used their 6-month payment plan to make…
Category: Travel & Adventure
Arizona State Parks
If you are looking for a way to explore your state, State Parks are a great place to start. They often preserve historically significant sites. They offer a way to see your state and learn it’s history! In Arizona, there are currently 31 state parks spread throughout. But when did we decide we needed to…
So You Want to Start Hiking
You want to start hiking. You see all those photos on Instagram and want to go to those amazing places. But to get there, you have to hike. And sometimes you need to hike far. Or scramble over rocks. You aren’t feeling confident in your skills. You haven’t hiked in years, or maybe you’ve never…
Colorado River
Marble Canyon near Page, Arizona, is home to the Colorado River. We walked to the Navajo Bridge from our hotel and took a few photos, including this one. I love how dark the water is and the reflection of the canyon walls. I think it contrasts nicely with the bright blue sky and orange-ish rocks….
Top 10 Road Trip Tips
We love to get in our truck and head out to the open road. Whether it’s a day trip or a week-long, road trips can be tons of fun but also are ripe for arguments and disaster. How can you best prepare for a road trip? Make a list. Or two.-Depending on your kind of…
Top Five Packing Tips
Everyone loves to travel, but what do you take with you? I swear the hardest thing about traveling is the packing. My biggest fear is forgetting something. I know it’s not rational because most items can easily be replaced while traveling. I’ve forgotten nail clippers in the past and had to spend $5 at the…
Travel Planning
How do you plan your travels? Some people love the freedom of vacation. They fly by the seat of their pants. Make no plans, not even hotel reservations (this would freak me out). Others like to have a general idea of where they are staying and what they want to see. And then some make…
Top Five Travel Tips
I know, another video? Yes! I recorded this a while back and feel like now is the time to share. This is much shorter than the last vlog, coming in under 10 minutes. I hope you enjoy it!
When Vacation Attacks
Early on a Wednesday, we packed up the car and drove the 10 hours to Yosemite National Park. We were going to spend three full days exploring the park. Thursday morning, we got up early, had a filling breakfast, and headed into the park. We were going to hike to the top of Yosemite Falls….
Yosemite Packing
I’m trying to do more videos (something that scares me) and have decided one blog a month will be a vlog! I thought I’d show what I’m packing for our trip to Yosemite! So if you’ve ever wondered what I take with me, watch the video and find out! I hope you enjoyed this little…