Orchid Bay Resort: A Quiet Coastal Escape in Northern Belize
If you want Belize without crowds, Orchid Bay is a hidden gem. Located in northern Belize its a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure.
If you want Belize without crowds, Orchid Bay is a hidden gem. Located in northern Belize its a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure.
This National Park Service road trip is a deep dive into American history—from ancient mound builders to Civil War battlefields and a Civil Rights landmark. In just a few days, I visited eight National Park Service units, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a Civil Rights landmark on a drive from Dallas-Fort Worth airport to …
I put the Farm to Feet snow socks through a serious winter gear test during a 3-day dogsledding expedition and a 24-hour stay in a remote cabin on Otter Lake in the Yukon. From mushing a sled to sleeping in near zero temps, I wore these snow socks nonstop. They’re hands down the best snow …
Escape to the vibrant charm of San Miguel de Allende with this day-by-day guide featuring rooftop dining, wine tasting, and exploring one of Mexico’s most colorful cities.
Spend an afternoon in Great Basin National Park, one of the most remote national parks in contiguous United States. Explore Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive and hike to Stella Lake.
When you think of outdoor adventure, the Plains probably aren’t the first place that jumps into your mind. Spending more time exploring from the Texas Panhandle to North Dakota, I’ve discovered some amazing outdoor destinations in the states where folks tend to just drive through or flyover. Next time you find yourself in the landscape …
The culinary scene in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, is flourishing with comfort food, cozy cafes and elevated cuisine. On my recent trip to Steamboat, I was dreaming about two places before I got there – Aurum and Creekside Cafe. They’re not only my two favorite places in Steamboat, but two of my favs in the state. … Continue reading
The aspens are starting to show off their colors from golden to tangerine to light garnet in Colorado. Based on what I saw Sunday, September 19th, they should be on their fall glory September 25-26 weekend through October 1st along I-70 and north. Early October is looking prime time for southern Colorado. I drove up … Continue reading
If you’re looking to get off the beaten path and experience Colorado’s stunning backcountry, add Colorado’s Alpine Loop Scenic and Historic Byway. The 65-mile scenic drive is usually snow free June through September or early October. It’s filled with streams, treeless tundra, mountain passes and an incredibly preserved ghost town. You can access the loop … Continue reading
Yes, there really is a South Park. Matt Stone and Trey Parker, creators of the television series “South Park,” used Fairplay, Colorado as the visual basis for the town South Park in their animated series. In Fairplay, there is a walkable museum called South Park City. You literally step back in time in this South … Continue reading
This is a loop hike filled with stunning views of red rock canyons, towering sandstone rock formations I hiked through two canyons, past stunning sandstone scenery for a 5-mile loop on the canyon floor in Colorado National Monument I had gotten into Fruita late afternoon and drove the scenic drive up to the Visitor Center … Continue reading
You don’t have to worry about crowds at this national park home to a magnificent wilderness of jagged canyon walls and a river rushing by far below. Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is the least visited national park in Colorado. It’s also one of the least visited in the country. It should be … Continue reading
I love Mesa Verde National Park. If I’m anywhere close, I’m likely driving up the mesa to spend more time in the first national park dedicated to the works of man. Ancestral Puebloan people lived on the mesa from around 600 AD to 1300 AD. I love doing the loop drives and hitting the trail. … Continue reading
There are three places I’ve been I wish every American could visit: Philadelphia, Normandy American Cemetery and the 9/11 Memorial and Museum. Philadelphia is where is this country was born. The other two are hallowed grounds. In the Normandy American Cemetery, there are graves of 9,386 of our military servicemen who idied during the Allied … Continue reading
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