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alyssa · May 7, 2018
"I was up all night," Chris shared sluggishly over a cup of coffee. "Thinking." "Me, too," I said. "What about?" "The reality of living 6 months in a trailer.…
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alyssa · June 9, 2016
On the second day of our trip to Capitol Reef National Park, we hit the trail even earlier (9 a.m.) in order to hike before it became to hot. The day prior we…
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alyssa · June 7, 2016
Last weekend we visited Capitol Reef National Park for the first time. Yes, I know. Five years in Utah and we are only now visiting Capitol Reef... For more…
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alyssa · June 5, 2016
Every once in a while we willingly and knowingly enter into a "bad idea." Last weekend, we decided last minute to head to Capitol Reef National Park. Without…
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alyssa · March 16, 2015
Earlier we posted on our fun and low-key hike to Delicate Arch late last fall. Fall and early spring are amazing times to visit Arches National Park. The air…
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alyssa · March 15, 2015
The air was crisp and cool, requiring down vests and fleece jackets. But the sun was strong, promising warmth as we hiked into the day. For once, instead of…
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alyssa · June 3, 2014
Hiking in the Wasatch Range is... unique. It didn't take me long after moving from Colorado to realize there aren't many 'easy kid hikes' here. In fact, many…
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alyssa · May 23, 2014
Everything is just big! Huge! Our eyes were wide at the endless expanses of granite towering over our heads. Chris nearly pulled the car off the road. It was…
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alyssa · May 6, 2014
We've all heard people say, "Things just ain't like they used to be." Well, after two separate camping road trips in the last year, I feel I can wholeheartedly…
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alyssa · December 31, 2013
One last look at a year full of a LOT of first for us as a family. First snowshoe trips. First time on cross-country skis. First half and full marathons. First…
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chris · May 18, 2012
This post is like my recyle bin. Useful little tidbits - that have no where else to go. It might feel a little all-over-the-place. And well...it is! No matter…
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alyssa · April 23, 2012
Honestly, looking at the map of Arches National Park last week, deciding on what to hike, I was a little torn. Why? Cause one of my favorite hikes is to…
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alyssa · April 6, 2012
To all who are wondering...Yes, the rocks are really red in Red Rock Canyon, NV. My kids were thrilled. Chris once said, "Don't ever ask me to go to Vegas,…
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alyssa · November 30, 2011
Seven years ago, almost to the day, Chris whisked (or rather dragged) me under a thundering, wet, magnificent water fall and asked me to marry him. I don't…
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alyssa · September 7, 2011
Location: Southern Idaho. For more specific direction visit the link at the end of the page. Cost: Day use is free! A camping fee for one vehicle and one…
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