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Van Life and Living Content in a Small Space
Living content in a small space for an extended time is the aim for us when in our van. Achieving this goal when sharing the space requires effort and thoughtfulness. It’s crucial to establish clear communication and to share responsibilities. This way, we each can feel comfortable and content in our living environment. Maintaining a… Read more
The Exhilarating Hike to Angels Landing is Special
Our climb to Angels Landing in Zion National Park is a story we laugh about. We were determined to get to the trail early and hike to the top before the crazy crowds of people arrived. Zion National Park is an incredibly busy place. On a daily basis, the park seems to welcome in more… Read more
Natural Bridges National Monument: Hiking Sipapu and Kachina Bridges in Utah
Natural Bridges National Monument wasn’t originally on our Utah road trip plan. Like a lot of great travel moments, it came from a recommendation along the way and we’re glad it did. What started as a simple stop between destinations turned into one of the most memorable days of our five-week trip. Descending steep ladders… Read more
Amazing Splendor at Bryce Canyon
We found amazing splendor at Bryce Canyon National Park. As first time visitors, the cathedral of spires and rock formations were beyond our imagination. Bryce Canyon was the fourth of eight national parks we visited on our trip and it was unlike any of the other parks we had seen. The splendor was undeniable. Sizing… Read more
Peekaboo Trail in Canyonlands: A Needles Hike We Still Talk About
Peekaboo Trail in Canyonlands was one of the first hikes that made us realize Utah was going to become one of our favorite adventure states. This hike happened during our first serious Utah trip in Alice, and it still ranks as one of our favorite hikes in the state. The Needles District surprised us with… Read more
Hiking In Arches National Park
This is our first trip to Utah to visit the Fabulous 5 National Parks and many of their state parks. Arches National Park was our first stop. It is an amazing place. Even though we took several pictures, it is hard to capture the size, beauty, and magnitude of these arches. We arrived early on… Read more