Summiting Grizzly Peak

Colorado is known for its 14ers, the peaks in the Rocky Mountains that exceed 14,000ft. Grizzly Peak is not one of those peaks. While Grizzly doesn't quite meet the benchmark, it does sit rather pretty at 13,428ft — my personal highest. With the steep grades and drastic elevation changes that go along with them, this … Continue reading Summiting Grizzly Peak

Driving the Lake Michigan Loop

Lake Michigan is the only one of the five Great Lakes that lies entirely within the United States border, making the Lake Michigan loop an easy and accessible road trip for any midwest traveler. We began our loop in Madison, WI, and headed south around the lake through Chicago traffic before making our first stop … Continue reading Driving the Lake Michigan Loop

Canoeing the Kickapoo

One of my favorite things about living in Wisconsin is the character of the seasons. Each holds their personality, but none can compare to the fiery auburn autumn with her brisk morning frosts and pockets of sunshine. Despite the craziness of the past year, I have been determined to make the most of my favorite … Continue reading Canoeing the Kickapoo

Things to Do at Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park

If you're heading to the Big Island of Hawai'i, you'll want to add the Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park to your travel itinerary. There are plenty of things to do at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, so you'll want to budget for at least one day there, if not a few. Though it wouldn't be hard to … Continue reading Things to Do at Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park

Cacao Farm Tour on Hawaii’s Big Island

Have you ever wondered where chocolate comes from? We toured a cacao farm during our vacation to Hawaii to find out the answer! This was one of the most unexpectedly enjoyable activities we did on this trip, and it has a solid standing as one of my Top 3 activities. Let me take you with … Continue reading Cacao Farm Tour on Hawaii’s Big Island

Hiking the Mauna Loa Summit Trail

Looking for an adventure on Hawai'i's Big Island? Look no further! Take a hike to the summit of Mauna Loa, the world's largest volcano! Found in the Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, Mauna Loa is a must-see for all Hawaii visitors. There are two main ways to go about hiking the Mauna Loa Summit Trail: starting … Continue reading Hiking the Mauna Loa Summit Trail

Exploring Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park

While the drive to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park was an adventure in and of itself, I was glad when we finally made it to our main attraction. I remember driving and through the desert for hours, watching as the sand and shrubs passed by the window, when finally Uluru came into view. I thought we … Continue reading Exploring Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park

Journey into the Outback Ft. Phil — the Walking Encyclopedia

Our three-day tour of the national park started in Alice Springs, way too early on a Monday morning for a night owl like me. We were on the bus before the sun was up, heading into the middle of the Outback. Our tour guide, Phil, let us sleep most of the morning before starting to … Continue reading Journey into the Outback Ft. Phil — the Walking Encyclopedia

Scuba Diving in the Great Barrier Reef

I am quite happy to say I am now a PADI certified open water diver! Karoline, Cathrine and I went through Diver's Den here in Cairns to get our license and spend a weekend on the reef! After two long days and many hours in the pool with our instructor Levi, we advanced to the … Continue reading Scuba Diving in the Great Barrier Reef

From Sea to Summit On Fitzroy Island

We had a bit of a rocky start to the day. We almost didn't catch the ferry, but once we were on the ferry, all of us got a little seasick, besides Kristine. Never in my life have I been seasick before, so I was a little surprised by how sick I felt. The waves … Continue reading From Sea to Summit On Fitzroy Island