Adventure in Guatemala — A 7-Day Guatemala Itinerary
One of us recently got the opportunity to spend an unplanned week in Guatemala (OK, it was me). I realized 24 hours before it was time to leave for the …
Destinations
Hiking Acatenango in Guatemala – What to Expect on this Volcano Hike
When I booked a last-minute ticket to Guatemala on a whim with less than 24 hours before departing for the airport, I felt a lot of things: anxiety, excitement, guilt…For …
Adventure in Ouray, Colorado – 5 Outdoor Activities in Ouray
Ouray, Colorado may be small, but it is mighty. Possibly because it’s very literally nestled between several mountains, seemingly closing it off to anything and everything that doesn’t have to …
Backpacking in Caprock Canyons (and why to always carry plenty of tape)
We have wanted to go backpacking in Caprock Canyons State Park ever since we moved to Texas. Several people had suggested it as a stunning destination for a desert backpacking …
Hiking the Ouray Perimeter Trail in Colorado
Ouray, Colorado. Chances are, you didn’t even think of visiting this small town in Southwestern Colorado. But that would be a mistake. Not only is it a super dope outdoor …
Day Hiking in Canyonlands National Park
Ah, Canyonlands. So many units to choose from (three, actually), so many day hikes available. We set out on one just two days after hiking rim to rim across the …
Backpacking Rim to Rim at Grand Canyon National Park
We’ve backpacked in Grand Canyon National Park before. We hiked down the North Kaibab Trail and up the Bright Angel Trail. It was glorious. But ever since that first trek, …