Category Archives: National Parks
Point Reyes National Park
We spent the day exploring this extraordinary national park. I do have to say, it’s a bit hard to get to with long drives and long hikes to many of the beaches. We spied whales off the point and meandered our way through stunning wildflowers in the warm sunshine. Picturesque black and white spottedContinue reading “Point Reyes National Park”
Bryce Canyon National Park
Exploring Bryce Canyon was the greatest! We loved wandering through the hoodoos. Mostly we love joking around together. It’s so amazing how the pillars just form like that! We felt like tiny ants in a farm scootching along the bottom. Tip: Even though Bryce Canyon is a desert, its elevation is pretty high and itContinue reading “Bryce Canyon National Park”
Wayne’s Wonderland, Capitol Reef
We had the BEST time Canyoneering today! Wayne’s wonderland in capitol reef had a 200 foot rappel that got my heart pumping pretty good! I love crawling through the narrow windy maze that somehow has a way down every time– even when it seems impossible. I like it best when Tyler holds his hand outContinue reading “Wayne’s Wonderland, Capitol Reef”
Teton National Park
Majestic Backpacking up into Death Canyon in Teton National Park was surreal it was so beautiful! These are shots from our day hike through forests of wildflowers. Reds, purples, blues, yellows, and oranges made our narrow dirt path into a jungle as we crossed creeks creating rivers. Our hammock nap was nothing short of tranquil.Continue reading “Teton National Park”
Yellowstone to Teton
We played around with this swan for a while on our way out of Yellowstone and enjoyed the drive into the Tetons. Wow, the vistas in the Tetons are so impressive! We snagged some stamps for our National Park passport and somehow got into the park without paying?! We passed a pay booth on ourContinue reading “Yellowstone to Teton”
Drive out and sleeping under the stars.
We hit the road! Off to Yellowstone and a backpacking trip in the Tetons. Pizza on the way and free 7-11 slurpees. We stopped at REI to get our brand new packs fitted and found out that mine was a bit too big! So we drove to another REI and switched it out for aContinue reading “Drive out and sleeping under the stars.”
Yukkin’ it up in Yellowstone
We jut had a grand ol’ time in Yellowstone! Driving in was absolutely iconic–geysers going off and a huge buffalo running across the road. The unmistakable smell of hot pots took me right back to when we came when I was a kid. Old faithful did not disappoint as it shot off right on cue.Continue reading “Yukkin’ it up in Yellowstone”
The Narrows, Zion National Park
What a blast!! We took Eric and Rachel to the Narrows in Zion’s and it was incredible! I had never been there before and it was a magical place. The knee deep water felt awesome in the toasty weather. We jumped into and waterfalls. I love the feeling of standing between soaring restock canyon walls.Continue reading “The Narrows, Zion National Park”
Sequoia National Park
Walking with Giants Oh man. Never have you had a humbling experience quite like this one. Somehow, these trees pretty much command you to be reverent as you walk through them. Tyler and I did the most epic backpacking trip you can imagine passing through these giants. We loved walking through the center of fallenContinue reading “Sequoia National Park”
Walkabout 