South Korea is a small country, but it is packed full of amazingly beautiful places. From mountains to rivers to beaches, it is a paradise for nature lovers. There are so many awesome destinations for hiking and camping in South Korea. Hiking in and Around Seoul South Korea’s capital city, Seoul, is a good place … Read more
Located in south-central Utah, Capitol Reef National Park is the stunning, least visited member of Utah’s Mighty Five national parks. A bit off the beaten path, Capitol Reef has an otherworldly desert landscape and feels quite remote and quiet for a national park. Because it’s out of the way, it’s a place to settle into … Read more
I first spent time on Lake Superior in my early 20s when I went on a fishing trip with friends in the Apostle Islands. A little over a year after that I moved to Minnesota and was able to continue to explore the shores of the lake and learn to love the many adventures it … Read more
Nestled within the breathtaking landscapes of Western North Carolina, a world of wonder awaits families seeking outdoor adventures. With its lush forests, winding trails, and an abundance of cascading waterfalls, this region of the country provides the perfect playground for kids to connect with nature. Even though I’m relatively new to the area, I’ve spent … Read more
Easy Hikes in New Hampshire The Appalachian Mountain Club publishes a list of the 48 mountains in New Hampshire that rise over 4,000 feet above sea level. At their annual meeting in Boston, they recognize those that have hiked all 48 with a certificate, patch, and handshake. Growing up in northern Vermont, in the shadow … Read more
I can’t think of any place that has made more of an impression on me than the Grand Canyon. It somehow has the power to make a person feel both incredible grandness and infinite smallness at once, in the best possible ways. My husband and I first visited the Grand Canyon in the summer of … Read more