Well it’s been a while since you have seen an update from us, and it likely will be again because we are now on our 4th day of our cruise and will be on the ship for several more days.…
Yellow Van Free 50 State Travel Map
A couple months ago we introduced a special freebie for our email subscribers, the Yellow Van 50 State Travel Map. While we are outside the states traveling in Europe I just wanted to take a moment to introduce you to…
Canyonlands National Park Overlooks
Canyonlands National Park is broken up into three areas or districts: Island in the Sky, Maze, and Needles. If you are also visiting Moab, you are going to want to stay in the Island in the Sky district. While this…
From the Road: Paris Days 1 & 2
Since last you heard from us in the Stockholm airport we have arrived in Paris and spent two wonderful days here. We didn’t get off to such a terrific start, but since then things have gotten much better as we…
From the Road: In the Air
Today’s post from the road is actually a post from the air. Today we are spending all day in airports and on planes as we get closer and closer to our final destination in Europe! Make sure to be checking…
Chimani Releases 59 New National Park Apps
Whenever I talk with someone about going to visit a National Park these days I always recommend that they check and see if there is Chimani smartphone app available for where they are visiting. Chimani apps have been extremely helpful…
Review: Eddie Bauer Stowaway Backpacks
When you are traveling, especially while you are hiking, one of the most important items to have is a good backpack. Enter in the Eddie Bauer Stowaway Backpacks. We purchased these backpacks earlier this year and we have been so…
Chimani Arches and Canyonlands National Parks Apps Review
As you have probably noticed we had a fantastic time down in Moab visiting both Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. The area is absolutely amazing and full of beautiful places and natural wonders. There is so much to do though…
Corona and Bow Tie Arch
On our last day in Moab, we did not go to either of the national parks. Instead we went a little bit out of the way to a free hike to two amazing arches. While it is probably the most…
Garden of Eden in Arches National Park
Arches National Park is home to an alien landscape, you will hear that several times if you watch the intro video. One of the locations that exemplifies this with almost no exertion on your part is the Garden of Eden.…