Prairie Garden Trust
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Prairie Garden Trust
Read more: Prairie Garden TrustPrairie Garden Trust is a nonprofit foundation, and the land has a rich history steeped in the appreciation and preservation of Missouri’s natural landscape and native plants. Arrival Before you hit the road, the folks at Prairie Garden Trust ask you to let them know in advance that you’ll be visiting during their open season,…
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Planning Next Year’s Adventures: What I’m Thinking About Before I Book
Read more: Planning Next Year’s Adventures: What I’m Thinking About Before I BookThe calendar year is coming to an end, and for most state parks, the camping season slows down as frosty temperatures approach in November… even if it is somehow still 80°F in October this year. A common theme throughout the adventures I share is the importance of adaptability. However, the trips themselves are often planned…
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Sam A. Baker State Park
Read more: Sam A. Baker State ParkTravel/Check-in Sam A. Baker State Park is a bit of a haul for us. It’s also one of those destinations where you should absolutely not trust the first, second, or third route your GPS suggests if it’s sending you through Mark Twain National Forest. The roads are winding, the hills will keep you on your…
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A Full Day in Flagstaff
Read more: A Full Day in FlagstaffOkay, so you’ve made the most of your travel days and you’re finally in Flagstaff! Now what… Honestly, I recommend doing very little the first night. Get a bite to eat, get hydrated, and get acclimated to the higher elevation before diving into tomorrow’s activities. Remember, this is an outdoor blog. 😉 If you haven’t…
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Rain, Red Rocks and Backup Plans
Read more: Rain, Red Rocks and Backup PlansWhen it rains, it pours… and sometimes there are flood warnings. Sometimes the view from the mountain peak is obscured by clouds. Sometimes the shuttle bus to the trailhead is full and you don’t have an hour to wait for the next one. This last week, I traveled from Phoenix to Flagstaff and Sedona. These…
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What I’m Looking Forward to This Fall
Read more: What I’m Looking Forward to This FallSummer has been fun, but I’m ready for the season where being outside doesn’t feel like a race against temperature. Here’s what I’m looking forward to this fall! Fall Hikes Cooler temps, changing leaves, and overgrown trails finally starting to recede for the season. There are A LOT of trails that I really enjoy and…
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Finger Lakes State Park
Read more: Finger Lakes State ParkSometimes things really are that easy. Over the weekend we had plans near Finger Lakes State Park and we thought it would be a great opportunity to go check the park out and kayak the lake. Although we both have kayaks, the rest of our day would have made it difficult to drive around with…
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The Perfect Trail
Read more: The Perfect Trail“Perfect is the enemy of good” – Voltaire (Voltron?) And if you’re wondering, yes, I did watch this week’s episode of Ted Lasso. Whenever Trevor is out of town, I try to take Dutch out for a little date day. These Dutchie date days typically consist of a trip to the park or a hike…
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Hot, Humid, and Worth It: A Guide to Enjoying Summer Adventures
Read more: Hot, Humid, and Worth It: A Guide to Enjoying Summer AdventuresFor the last week, we’ve been averaging a “RealFeel” of around 110⁰ for a high… in September. The pumpkin spice might be out, but the only thing feeling seasonal right now is my depression. Summer days can be a stunning 75⁰, so what do you do when it’s hot, humid, and buggy? In this article,…
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Montauk State Park
Read more: Montauk State ParkAs the morning light starts to trickle in, you wake up to different sounds: birds quietly chirping, the gentle rustling of the trees, and the blaring of a tornado siren off in the distance… You remember you’re at Montauk State Park, and it’s time to go trout fishing. The Fishing This is what we came…