"It is a big and beautiful world. Most of us live and die in the same corner where we were born and never get to see any of it. I don't want to be most of us." -Oberyn Martell, Game of Thrones
*Note- Due to recent flooding and rockslide damage, parts of Yellowstone may be closed. Make sure to check out the National Park Website for the most up-to-date information.* Yellowstone National Park tends to make a lot of bucket lists. It is one of the most popular national parks in the US and stays busy from [...]
With Ludacris on the radio, we drove into the snowy mountains of Grand Teton on the next leg of our adventure. We started by stopping in at the Jenny Lake Visitor's Center for info on the park and to purchase bear spray. Up until this point, we hadn't been too concerned about bears. But entering [...]
One afternoon, as two little girls were playing outside, a giant bear approached. His intention was clear: the girls would be his lunch. Having sensed the danger, the girls climbed onto nearby rocks to get away from the bear. But, a Great Spirit noticed, the rocks were not tall enough. The bear was going to [...]
Hello 2022! We're back on the blog after a bit of a hiatus. We're working on content for the year and wanted to start with a more COVID-friendly trip idea for you guys. (Can COVID be over now? Thanks.) This past June, we ventured out West on a 14-day* road trip through South Dakota, Wyoming, [...]
*This post contains affiliate links.* The mountains called and, this past June, we went. As we've said before, and as many of you know, packing isn't everyone's favorite activity. It can be stressful deciding what to pack, especially when traveling to new destinations. And traveling on the heels of COVID can add an extra layer [...]
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