How to Get a Mount St Helens Hiking Permit
Phew! I just finished booking our Mount St Helens hiking permit in July during our 10 week road trip this summer, and that was truly stressful! I got the idea of us hiking this famous volcano…
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The Ultimate Michigan Road Trip
Michigan is one of my very favorite states to visit and a Michigan road trip is an experience like no other. There’s real truth behind all those Pure Michigan ads! From the idyllic small towns to…
An Amazing (And Absolutely Terrifying) Night Backpacking White Sands
Any visit to White Sands National Monument is unforgettable and backpacking White Sands is even better. All you can see is hill after hill of powdery white sand for miles and the patterns that the wind…
Exploring Pictured Rocks in One Day
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, is amazing. You could easily spend a week or two in this outdoor wonderland and still not see it all. From the fantastic hiking trails, scenic waterfalls to Lake…
Camping at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
Passing through Chicago on our way to Voyageurs National Park, we decided to stop at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore to camp for the night. Arriving at Dunewood Campground around 7:30 PM, we were sad to see…
Our Southwest Road Trip Begins!
So life is beginning to settle back into the school routine (Boo Hoo!!). Our camping gear has been cleaned up and put away and our laundry is finally done, so I have a little time to…