One of the most frequent gripes I hear from other hikers is that they can’t take their dogs into national parks. The truth is that most parks do severely limit pets on trails, but a few are very pet-friendly, and…
The Best Day Hikes in the Sawtooth Mountains!
The Sawtooth Mountains in central Idaho are a not-so-hidden gem of the Rocky Mountains. With sparkling alpine lakes, towering craggy peaks, and peaceful forests (not to mention some nice creeks), it’s a hiker’s paradise with many miles of trails. In…
30 Years of Family Adventure Vacations!
This week we’re celebrating a huge milestone: 30 years of traveling together as a family! Back in 1995, we set off to do what they said couldn’t be done (you don’t just cross the continent with kids ages 7, 5,…
Death Valley, Grand Canyon, Canyonlands… and a Lot of Off-Trail Adventures!
If you read my last post, you’ll know that we were in the middle of Death Valley, following routes instead of trails and having a marvelous time hiking off the beaten path. We were about to have even more excitement…
Exploring Petrified Forest and Death Valley – With Very Few Trails!
I recently returned from an amazing trek across the country! We drove nearly 6,000 miles, hiked around 160 miles, and saw some truly amazing scenery both by foot and by van. Of course, we also slept under brilliant stars, watched…
Bible Verses about Camping
The Bible talks about camping quite a bit, probably because the Patriarchs lived in tents! And of course, David and others lived in tents when they went to battle, and the tabernacle was a tent (the Tent of Meeting). Enjoy…
Photos from Every Visit to the Grand Canyon!
I’ve been to the Grand Canyon more than any other national park. I’ve also almost died in the Grand Canyon more times than in any other national park, but maybe we’d better not dwell on that in this post! Instead,…
Top Pages on Anne’s Travels in 2024!
Welcome to the round-up of travels and blog posts for 2024! This year has been the year of “more” – more creativity, more travels, more hiking, and lots of fun, too. Over the course of the year, I visited 33…
Practical Hiking & Outdoor Gift Guide 2024!
It’s that time of year again when we get to give (and hopefully receive!) new gear and hiking-related items. I’m super excited about this year’s gift guide; there are so many great products here that are practical additions to a…
Wheelchair Accessible Trails and Views in Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon is my most-visited National Park – with good reason! The views are spectacular and generally easy to access. The good news is that most of these views are also wheelchair accessible or accessible to the mobility impaired. In…