In true weekend warrior fashion, we drove five hours until we reached the Grand Canyon to hike to 3-Mile Resthouse to get a taste of hiking below the rim.

Often overshadowed by its famous neighbors, Capitol Reef National Park proved to be an unexpected highlight during our Mighty Five in Five Days adventure, complete with geological wonders, a hiking highlight and a new fresh-baked favorite.

My first camping trip involved a bucket of dirt and questionable gear, so trust me when I say this is your ultimate, no-judgment guide to a great first camping trip. I break down the essential gear and how to avoid the biggest rookie mistakes to get you sleeping under the stars safely!

My heart is heavy today with the fire updates from the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. As I sit thinking about the devastation that is still ongoing due to the Dragon Bravo Fire, I'm flooded with memories that I am beyond grateful to have made.

Reminiscing on a two-park camping and hiking trip to Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks.

Cathedral Gorge continues to be a favorite desert escape to enjoy the sense of wonder in the simplicity of nature’s artistry.

I can’t help but reflect on the progression that our camping adventures have taken over the years. From our initial camping trip in a small tent, sleeping on the ground in borrowed sleeping bags and cooking all our meals over a campfire in 40-degree weather; to a larger tent with room to stand and fit the added comfort of an air mattress, and enjoy the ease of a cooking on a portable camp stove; to the arrangements we have now. It has been a little over one year since we upg

It was another exciting Saturday morning. Alarm set with the sun, a full tank of gas, and our destination set: the Grand Canyon.

Death Valley, a park whose name is the epitome of warning, but in the winter it's a different story.