Pitstop in Philly

Limited time in Philly? No problem. Easy must do's in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania including the best vegetarian Philly Cheesesteak EVER.

Stops Along the Riverwalk in Wilmington, Delaware

If you're looking for the best stops along the riverwalk in Wilmington, Delaware, look no further. From restaurants to breweries and even nature spots, I've laid out my favorite spots on the riverfront and then some.

Sea Turtles and Black Sand

On our first full day in Hawaii, we didn't really know what to do. So, after an eventful breakfast, we headed to the south shore of the island to hit the beach. Located on the Kaʻū coast, Punalu'u Black Sand Beach is famous for its black, volcanic sand. We found a shady spot under a large … Continue reading Sea Turtles and Black Sand

The Home of Modern Surfing: Waikiki Beach

Modern surfing...what does that mean? The first traces of surfing were discovered in Polynesian cave paintings originating back to the 12th century. Over the course of many wayfinding expeditions, surfing was brought to Hawai'i where the sport went viral. Duke Kahanamoku is credited as the father of modern surfing for his role in popularizing the … Continue reading The Home of Modern Surfing: Waikiki Beach

Hiking Diamond Head Crater

Hiking Diamond Head Crater, also known as Lēʻahi Crater by native Hawaiians, gave us some mixed feelings on our final day in Hawai'i. The views from the top of the crater are phenomenal, but that same allure that brought us to the park also brought hundreds of other people. Now, I don't mind sharing space, … Continue reading Hiking Diamond Head Crater

When Lightning Strikes at Rocky Mountain National Park

We had a bit of a rocky adventure at Rocky Mountain National Park — all due to our own negligence might I add. The story I'm about to recount was the single most terrifying experience of my life up until this point. Even just writing about it now, I can feel that same panic as … Continue reading When Lightning Strikes at Rocky Mountain National Park

The Grottos: A Tribute to the Tributaries

The Colorado River needs no introduction. Carving its way through the Rocky Mountain range, this river has been the creator and subject of many photographers' dreams. However, with the snowmelt across the range, there are a lot of unsung heroes that contribute to this glory with little to no recognition: the tributaries of the Colorado … Continue reading The Grottos: A Tribute to the Tributaries

Feeding Chickadees at Anvil Lake

Have you ever fed a chickadee right from the palm of your hand? I hadn't. But don't worry, this isn't some cheap money grab where you pay $5 for birdseed at some random petting zoo...These are wild chickadees, on public land, so you can have this experience for FREE — as long as you know … Continue reading Feeding Chickadees at Anvil Lake

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