On our road trip this fall one of our favorite places we visited was Bryce Canyon, Utah and we were able to enjoy both a sunrise and sunset while there. Unfortunately there was some smoke or haze in the sky from the California wildfires but we still enjoyed the stillness of watching morning come and…
Peek-A-Boo & Spooky Slot Canyons, Escalante
Peek-A Boo and Spooky Slot Canyons near Escalante are not easy to get to but are worth the effort. These slot canyons were beautiful!
Mesa Arch in Canyonlands, Utah
Mesa Arch is located in Canyonlands, Utah. It is a natural arch that overlooks the canyon below.
Sunset at Arches National Park, Utah
Sunset at Arches National Park in Utah is always a treat.
Ten Great Arches at Arches National Park, Utah
Arches National Park is a great place to see and hike to several Natural Arches. Here are 10 of our favorites!
Day Hike Trail Snacks and Recipes!!
I’m not sure about the rest of you but when we hike we get hungry! Regardless of how far we hike, we always seem to need some snacks. Here are some of our favorite trail snacks and recipes! Remember to always pack our your trash!!! Trail Mix Trail mix comes in so many different varieties…
Lost Lake Trail, Nederland, Colorado
Lost Lake Trail near Nederland, Colorado is a 4.5 mile out and back trail which showcases waterfalls and a beautiful mountain lake.
Odessa & Fern Lake Hike, RMNP in Colorado
You can not see the lake from the Odessa Lake Trail.
Flatiron Vista Trail, Boulder, Colorado
The Flatiron Vista Tail near Boulder is a 3.3 mile loop trail that is an easy hike.
Boulder Falls, Colorado
Boulder Falls is a 70 foot waterfall 11 miles West of Boulder, Colorado and just a short walk from the road.
Rattlesnake Gulch Trail, Eldorado Canyon, Colorado
Colorado has many beautiful trails and the Rattlesnake Gulch Trail is one of them. Located near Boulder in Eldorado Canyon.
Mt. Sanitas Hike, Boulder, Colorado
July, 2020, we decided to take a road trip to Colorado to do some hiking and see my son and his girlfriend. Our first hike was Mt Sanitas near Boulder, Colorado. After a 10 hour car ride from Iowa, we arrived mid afternoon and were ready to stretch our legs and get started. Mt Sanitas…
The Iowa Great Mississippi River Road Trip
The Iowa Great Mississippi River Road is a nice area to take a road trip at! Lots of charming towns, scenic views, and places to hike.
Hiking Effigy Mounds, Iowa
Effigy Mounds in Iowa is a nice place for hiking. Set along the Misssissipi River, these Native American burial mounds are a unique place to visit.