I am a water bottle snob. I had the same metal water bottle for almost 5 years before it finally bit the dust. And in the last year I have gone through 5+ water bottles trying to find the perfect…
From the Road: Canyonlands and Arches National Parks
We had a great last two days seeing two national parks. Yesterday was dedicated to seeing Canyonlands. We had an early start leaving our campsite at 6:00 am to see the sunrise at Mesa Arch. We spent the rest of…
From the Road: Arches National Park
Just stopping in to do a quick post about our current adventures! We are at Arches National Park today and are having a blast! Today we conquered Delicate Arch and are pumped for more hikes around Arches and Canyonlands before…
Grand Canyon Rim Trail
Going to the Grand Canyon allows you to drink in the immensity that is nature. I wrote previously about my first view of the Grand Canyon and the thirst that it inspired in me. When you first go you will…
St. George Tabernacle
One of our favorite places for a quick vacation is St. George, Utah. Only 4 hours away from Salt Lake City, it is close enough to get to in a day and still have time to do things, but still…
Rock Climbing in Rock Canyon
I really like climbing on rocks, but I have had very little opportunity to do any actual rock climbing. The barrier to entry for rock climbing is a little high because of the equipment needed and the necessity of having…
Pre-Travel Checklist
The key for me to have low-stress to stress-free travels is to be organized. Well, this is true in all aspects of my life, but especially when I’m leaving home and being out of my routine. Before every trip we…
Desert View Watchtower at the Grand Canyon East Rim
I will never forget my first view of the Grand Canyon. I dreamed of going to the Grand Canyon for a long time, ever since I was a kid (I wrote a tall tale about it in school) and then…
Our Top 5 Money Saving Travel Websites
I am always on the lookout for a good deal. This is especially true when it comes to travel. We have traveled quite a bit considering our very meager travel budget for our first few year of marriage, and I…
How to Get a Passport
I have never had the opportunity or made an opportunity for myself to travel outside the continental United States. I thought maybe I would leave the country when I went on my LDS mission, but I went to Pennsylvania which…