Travel
A collection of road trips, food trips, and all other exploration!
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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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California & Louisiana August Highlights: Road Trips, Red Dress Run & Bachelorette Fun
Weekend Kickoff: California We started August with a quick trip out to California to celebrate Marc’s grandparents’ anniversary. While there, Marc made sure Caitlin tried the famous special at Joe Jost’s. The next morning, we took an early morning detour to dip our toes in the Pacific Ocean at Newport Beach (a first for Caitlin),
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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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Denver and Morrison: Coors Field, Golden Eats & Red Rocks Concerts
First Pitch at Coors Field We kicked off the trip with the Colorado Rockies game — Caitlin’s very first Major League Baseball experience — starting with $3 beers at the Coors Field Rooftop before the first pitch. The sun dipped low over the stadium, the crowd buzzing as the game began. Flavors of Golden An
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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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Kansas to Colorado: Small Town Detours and Prairie Views
Heading west out of St. Louis, the landscape shifted to rolling green prairie, mile after mile of open skies, and the occasional roadside attraction. For a moment, it felt like we’d stepped into The Wizard of Oz—minus the yellow brick road, but with plenty of wind. And only 500 miles to go! Our first stop