Our extensive stay in the Canadian Rockies saw Jennifer and me going on a lot of backcountry adventures. The Berg Lake Trail was by far our favorite backpacking adventure in the Canadian high country. We might even go so far as to say it is the best backpacking trip we have ever done which is…
Slaughter Canyon Cave – The Good & The Bad
Slaughter Canyon Cave is located within the boundaries of Carlsbad Cavern National Park. Once a week on Friday morning a small group of adventurous park visitors venture into this dark world to discover the cave’s hidden secrets. The path through Slaughter Canyon Cave is a natural one. No manicured or paved trails here. This is…
Highlands Hammock State Park – 4 Reasons to Go
Highlands Hammock State Park is a microcosm of old Florida landscape. Bike and hike through cypress swamps full of gators, owls, snakes, & other creatures.
The Best Canadian Rockies Backcountry Adventures
There is no end to the amazing amount of beauty to be discovered in the Canadian Rockies. Massive icefields feed glaciers that grind up the mountain rock, turning the lakes and rivers into saturated hues of blues and greens. This is a wonderland for those who love to spend time in nature. There is so…
Canadian Rockies Campgrounds – Reservable Front Country Reviews
So you want to plan a trip into the beautiful Canadian Rockies. There is no shortage of amazing beauty be found in this amazing mountain chain, but what campground do you stay in? We suggest being prepared and reserving some National Park campsites ahead of time so you can enjoy your stay instead of risking…
The Canadian Rockies 2020 Guide – Reservation Dates and Deadlines
The Canadian Rockies contain some of the most picturesque landscapes to be found on the North American continent. Glaciers, blue lakes, and alpine valleys along with bears, wolverines, moose, and rare woodland caribou can be found in this natural wonderland. It is a paradise for mountain lovers. Planning a summer adventure in the Canadian Rockies,…
Petrified Forest Camping & Backpacking
The sound of my alarm going off jolted me awake. I unzipped my sleeping bag and crawled out into the brisk night air. Only a day earlier we had realized that the Petrified Forest allowed wilderness camping. Now, here I was crawling out of my tent and into one of the darkest skies in North America….
RV Deadbolt – Milenco Lock Install & Review
A big part of nomadic life is about exploring strange new places. Let’s face it though, there are some crazies out there. You may think we are crazy for living life full-time in a truck camper. But, we are referring to the more murder-you-in-your-sleep types. We camp in some out of the way places, as well…
Guadalupe Peak Trail – Summiting Texas
It is said that everything is bigger in Texas. Jennifer and I have driven across the state several times and it has big-sky and big expanses. The landscape here seems to change slowly. The interior of Texas can be summed up as a lot of flat with a slight incline and very little water. The…
Best Hikes in Arches National Park
Arches National Park is a gem and one of Utah’s big five National Parks. The nice thing is that unlike places like Rocky Mountain National Park and Yosemite that take years to thoroughly explore, most of Arches can be explored in a few days. If you have more time you can hop over to Canyonlands…
Backpacking Havasu Falls – Day 4: Things to Know & A Pack List
Backpacking Havasu Falls and the other waterfalls on the Supai land isn’t easy or cheap. This is what you need to know and what to pack for this journey.
Fifty Foot Falls – Journey to Havasu – Day 3
Don’t miss exploring Rock Falls and the hidden oasis of Fifty Foot Falls when visiting the Havasupai Campground and the other waterfalls of Havasu Creek.