Category: U.S. National Parks
Ideas for adventures in National Parks in the U.S. – hiking, biking, snowshoeing and other fun activities. Plus, tips and tricks for exploring.
The Best Place to Stay in Yosemite National Park
You go to Yosemite for the views, the hiking, and the peaceful majesty of the outdoors. Why wouldn't you stay in the middle of all the action? Luckily, staying in Yosemite Valley Lodge puts you right in the middle of all the top attractions in Yosemite National Park.... Read more
5 Reasons to Visit Yosemite in Spring
Have you seen the pictures of Yosemite on Instagram lately? Well, I can't seem to escape them… and it led to planning a last-minute weekend getaway to California to experience the beauty of Yosemite in April for ourselves! Yosemite in spring time is a sight to... Read more
Exploring Arches & Canyonlands in Winter
On a snowy winter day, we set out from Denver, CO, to Homestead Crater in Midway, UT, to complete our open water scuba certification. Since we had never been to Utah, we HAD to check out some of its amazing national parks on our way. Even though we were... Read more
10+ Fun Things to Do in Estes Park Colorado in Winter
If you find yourself with a free weekend between ugly Christmas sweater parties & white elephant gift exchanges, an Estes Park getaway makes for a perfect, relaxing winter weekend. So, put the cookies down and start planning with this sample of things to do in Estes... Read more
Top 3 Easy Hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park in Winter
Over Thanksgiving weekend, we took full advantage of our time off from work and headed up to Estes Park, CO – the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park – for a few days. Since it was our first time snowshoeing this season, we decided to go on a few easy... Read more
Easy Winter Hike: Bierstadt Lake, Rocky Mountain National Park
With the first real snow of the season making an appearance in the Denver area this week, I’ve been reminiscing on past snowventures and getting excited about our plans for this season! My favorite winter hike so far was definitely the Bierstadt Lake Hike in Rocky... Read more
An Unsuccessful, but AWESOME Hike to Sky Pond in Colorado
With the summer's snow-melt, we kept hearing Alberta Falls in Rocky Mountain National Park was the place to see. And, even though we hadn't been hiking in a while, I decided we should just go ahead and push ourselves a little further and do the 8-mile round-trip hike... Read more
3 Easy Hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park
When you drive into beautiful Rocky Mountain National Park it can be a bit overwhelming, especially for first-timers. With scenic vistas at every turn and wildlife galore, there are so many amazing options! Where should you begin? These easy hikes in Rocky Mountain... Read more
To Colorado, With Love (Why We Moved)
It seems like everyone in this gorgeous state has an interesting story behind how they ended up moving to Colorado. But our cross-country move was more of an epic love story than well-executed plan. We fell in love with Colorado in May of 2011. It happened quickly and... Read moreBrooke’s Books
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