Active Adventures
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Weekend Adventure to Cat Island: Hiking and Cypress Trees
A quick trip to Cat Island, Louisiana reminded us that sometimes the best adventures are the simple ones. Towering cypress trees and quiet trails make you feel like you escaped without actually going far. A much-needed hike complete with fresh air, muddy shoes, and a solid reminder of how lucky we are to have spots
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RAGBRAI 2025: Cycling Across Iowa on a Multi-Day Adventure
What is RAGBRAI? RAGBRAI (Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa) is the world’s largest multi-day recreational bike ride, attracting thousands of cyclists each summer. Over seven days, riders travel anywhere 400–500 miles from the Missouri River to the Mississippi, crossing Iowa, enjoying local food, live music, and the fellowship with fellow cyclists. It’s a
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Rest Days and Rocky Mountain Adventures
We left Echo Park in the morning, heading toward Glenwood Springs. Along the way, we hiked up a small hill overlooking the town to visit Doc Holliday’s grave—the exact location remains lost to time, but a monument stands in his honor. The afternoon was spent soaking in the hot springs at Iron Mountain, charcuterie and
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Sunrise at Arches and a Quiet Night in Echo Park
Arches National Park (U.S. National Park Service) We started the day early, before the sun had even crested the horizon, making our way into Arches National Park to stay ahead of the heat. Our first stop was a quick trek to Double Arch, where we had the massive formation entirely to ourselves—an almost surreal experience
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Two National Parks in One Day: From Mesa Verde to Moab
We didn’t plan on hitting two national parks in one day, but the road (and some great timing) had other ideas. From cliff dwellings in Colorado to canyon road drops in Utah, this day delivered big! Mesa Verde National Park (U.S. National Park Service) We started the day exploring Mesa Verde National Park, marveling at
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Oh Be Joyful: Colorado Peaks, Black Canyon, and Molas Lake
Another day, another breathtaking stretch of Colorado wilderness planned. We started in Leadville, grabbing morning coffee in the crisp, high-altitude air. The legendary downtown streets, quiet at this hour, felt like the perfect prep before a day of adventure. From there, we climbed over Cottonwood Pass toward Oh Be Joyful Campground near Crested Butte. This
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A Perfect Day in Colorado’s Front Range: Devner and Beyond
We started the day with a little remote work in Denver’s Art District—a colorful, energetic space with strong coffee and surprisingly solid Wi-Fi. Once our laptops were closed, we wandered into the nearby flagship stores of Arc’teryx, Patagonia, and Pendleton, an outdoorsy millennial’s dream come true. Before leaving the city entirely, we made a detour
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Gravel Miles: Tunica Hills Training Miles
A free morning presented a chance to explore a local gravel trail Marc’s been eager to ride. Since Marc, an avid gravel enthusiast, suggested we pack up the bikes up and head to the Tunica Hills region, home to the Rouge Roubaix gravel race. Tackling Big Bertha and the route’s major elevation first seemed like
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SUP Adventures & Bike Fun on Louisiana’s Bogue Fayla
Sometimes the best adventures are the simplest ones. This one was all about slowing down, getting on the water, and letting Louisiana do what it does best—feel effortlessly peaceful and a little wild at the same time. We spent the afternoon cruising along on our paddleboards, floating through calm water, chasing pockets of shade, and
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High River Levels: A Weekend Adventure at Bonnet Carré
Marc and I took advantage of a free weekend and headed to central Louisiana to check out the Kisatchie National Forest mountain biking scene. On the drive home, we couldn’t resist a detour, taking advantage of the high Mississippi River levels to explore some of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ control systems designed to