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May 44 min read

24 Hours in Cannon Beach, Oregon

Your perfect itinerary for 24 hours of rest, renewal, and adventure in Cannon Beach, Oregon

Apr 37 min read

10 Must-See Attractions at Universal Studios Hollywood

Come along with us for a tour of 10 must-see attractions at Universal Studios Hollywood!

Mar 156 min read

Part 3: Driving the Pacific Coast: A Bucket List Trip from Seattle to Los Angeles - California

There were so many fantastic sights in Washington and Oregon that it was hard not to linger, but California is always an experience I'm...

Mar 115 min read

Part 2: Driving the Pacific Coast: A Bucket List Trip from Seattle to Los Angeles - Oregon

After our time Washington, we headed for the epic grandeur of the Oregon Coast. Come along with us for part two of our bucket list...

Mar 24 min read

Part 1: Driving the Pacific Coast: A Bucket List Trip from Seattle to Los Angeles - Washington

Before we took the plunge and moved from the Northeast to Washington, we embarked on a fact finding trip. Even though it was deep covid,...

Jan 184 min read

Four Tips to Keep you Alive on a Winter Hike

L to R: Thoreau Bridge and a slushy portion of the trail that was ice a few hours later We're now fledgling PNWers (or Upper Lefters, as...

Dec 27, 20236 min read

24 Festive Hours in Vancouver: Family-friendly Edition

Since our first family trip last year for one of Keith's shows, Vancouver has joined the ranks of annual family traditions along with...

Oct 11, 20234 min read

Hidden Gems: A Guide to the Small Towns of the Upper Kitsap Peninsula

We had the loveliest time getting lost this weekend on the Kitsap Peninsula. While we originally had a full day planned in Edmonds, we...

Sep 11, 20233 min read

The Enchanted Woods of Winterthur (Delaware)

On our August trip back East, we visited some of our favorite places and discovered a few new loves. One of them is Winterthur...

Aug 20, 20236 min read

Crystal Mining & Waterfall Chasing in the Cascades

We are always on the hunt for off-the-beaten-path adventures, so when we came across a hike claiming to offer natural crystal mining, we...

Aug 8, 20233 min read

Dueling Devil's Punchbowls (Oregon & Washington)

It's a bit strange to "review" something nature-made because it's all glorious. In my opinion, pretty much anything humans haven't...

Jul 9, 20234 min read

The Last Best Place: The Magic of Montana

Oh, Montana. Where do we begin? The Big Sky State (official nickname: The Treasure State) is one of our absolute favorites. From Glacier...

Jun 29, 20237 min read

To the Badlands! How To Road Trip South Dakota Like a Pro

South Dakota is a patchwork of cornfields, dry earth, and straight talk. There are some wonderfully unique sights, from surreal...

Jun 20, 20232 min read

Cheese, Cows, and Roller Coasters: Minnesota and Wisconsin

I had nature-based ideas for the next phase of our trip but we had a set amount of time to get across the country due to work, closing on...

Jun 9, 20234 min read

Have You Ever Actually Been to Michigan?

Having never been to Michigan myself and entering the state through what felt like a militarized zone in a zombie movie (see previous...

Jun 8, 20232 min read

Oh, Canada

There was something symbolic about starting our journey to our new home at the border to another country, something that felt initiatory...

Jun 6, 20233 min read

Taking the Plunge

11 months ago, we moved across the country in hopes of finding a slower, more nature-based lifestyle. This site is largely about what...