Hiking in China

Backpacking the Silver Creek Pathway (Michigan)

We always emphasize the annual niece/nephew backpacking trip is a learning journey. It's a weekend in Michigan to gain some backcountry and independent skills like setting up a tent or hammock...

Exploring Mesa Verde & Its Beautiful History

Mesa Verde National Park, located in Colorado, has a rich and beautiful history. The Ancestral Puebloans lived and worked on this land for over 700 years. 26 tribes built homes and communities upon...

The North Rim of the Grand Canyon

The advantages of the North Rim are: - 1: it is much less crowded, and - 2: its altitude is 1,000 ft. higher than the more popular South Rim, which is to say that the canyon when seen from the...

10 Things to Do in Norfolk

Welcome to the top ten best things to do in Norfolk! Whether you are seeking the peace and tranquillity of a deserted beach or the traditional seaside fun of Great Yarmouth, the county of Norfolk on...

How to See Majestic Bryce Canyon in a Day!

Who knew there were so many hoodoos in Bryce Canyon National Park? We did not! We visited Bryce Canyon for one day in early February and the beauty we found there completely awed us. Even though a...

How to See Breathtaking Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park is well-known for its beautiful waterfalls, picturesque granite cliffs, and ancient sequoia trees. It has almost 1200 square miles of wilderness to explore in California...