alyssa · October 1, 2016
Every fall, as the Wasatch starts to light up gold and red, we receive a long list of inquiries on the best places to go for Utah's fall foliage. So I figured…
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alyssa · August 31, 2016
The sun is nearing the horizon and the sky has lightened to a pale blue. The mountains hold mist in their laps as they wait for the heat of day. The bright…
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alyssa · August 4, 2016
The Sawtooth Mountain Range lies in central Idaho, not far (approx. 45 minutes) from Sun Valley, Idaho. It is a jagged and rough mountain range, dotted with…
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alyssa · July 26, 2016
The sun is blazing here in Utah, with no sign of stopping. So naturally we are looking for a way to cool down but remain active. So why not head on over to the…
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alyssa · July 5, 2016
This is our second installment of "Family Friendly Hikes near Salt Lake." If you missed the first one, check out five of our favorite hikes, especially during…
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alyssa · June 21, 2016
I just looked at our weekly forecast. Highs in the upper 90s (F) and lows in the 70s. Ugh. Nothing kills my drive to adventure outdoors like heat. However, if…
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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 · May 27, 2016
If you have been following the blog for a while, then you may have read this week's post on taking extended family vacations. Last summer we decided to take a…
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alyssa · May 26, 2016
Combine everything we love about Lake Tahoe hiking and beaches... and ta da! You have Chimney Beach! Chimney Beach is located approximately 12.7 miles from…
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alyssa · May 24, 2016
On the eastern shore of Lake Tahoe, NV is Sand Harbor State Park. A beautiful peninsula jutting out into the crystal blue waters and lined with soft white…
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alyssa · May 22, 2016
One year ago we decided to take a chance. Life is full of "chance" when you decide to make good on your "I wish" list. Like when I wished one day to run a half…
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alyssa · May 12, 2016
If I am going to keep it real, we never intended to stay at Dead Horse Point State Park on this trip. We intended to visit Island in the Sky/Canyonland…
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alyssa · May 12, 2016
Not all adventures start off pretty. This one began with a whimsical dream. We literally decided to leave town for the weekend, jumped in the Xterra, hooked on…
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