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 11, 2016
A good pair of water shoes is one of our "family essential items" in the summertime. Whether wearing them just to the pool or waterpark or using them on the…
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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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alyssa · May 6, 2016
This year I was selected to be an ambassador for Aventura Clothing again. I am stoked, as I love their products but also the ethics behind their clothing. The…
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alyssa · April 29, 2016
We are totally stoked when we get a chance to try out a new (to us) brand making quality gear for kids. I only recently learned of Showers Pass, a company…
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alyssa · April 28, 2016
We took a different approach this year to our gear guide. Rather than share the latest and greatest from brands across the market - we took a good look at our…
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