The holidays are just around the corner! 🎄 If the season has crept up on you, don’t worry—we’ve got the perfect list of 8 stocking stuffers for the hiker in your life (or yourself!). From cozy essentials like Darn Tough Socks to thoughtful gifts like a K9 Rescue Sling, our picks are practical, unique, and
Category: Travel
After we visited the Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park in Utah back in 2017, I was hooked! Sand dunes are so cool, and it’s a fun place to explore with your dog. This winter, we headed to another sand dune park that is closer to home. During our recent road trip to the Mojave National Preserve,
Mojave Desert Lava Tube is one of the popular destinations in the Mojave National Preserve. This short easy hike is kid-friendly. It begins at the dirt parking lot off Aiken Mine Rd. Although this hike is rated easy based on the distance and elevation gain, it has a few challenges worth mentioning. The first challenge
When I visited Kauai last fall, I had a chance to hike a few trails in Koke’e State Park on the west side of the beautiful Garden Island. The trailhead for the Awa’awapuhi Trail is off Kokee Road. Enter “Awa’awapuhi Trail Parking” in Google Map. Easy enough. There is no bathroom at the trailhead so stop
When I vacationed in Kauai a few months back, I made sure we explored a few trails. It’s my 3rd trip to this paradise and so far, I didn’t have to repeat any hikes. In fact, my hiking wishlist grows after each trip. There is plenty of beautiful trails to explore on the Garden Island









