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.
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5 Lesser Known National Park Gems and Tips to Avoiding Crowds
If you’re already planning for spring, summer and fall travel, getting in the outdoors might be high on your list. Popular national parks like Rocky Mountain, Yellowstone and Grand Canyon can be packed in summer, especially in July and August. There are 423 national park sites, including the 63 national parks. Here are some tips … Continue reading
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Exploring Fantasy Canyon near Vernal, Utah
Fantasy Canyon near Vernal is unlike anywhere else I’ve visited in Utah. It’s filled with faces, animals and images created over time in the weathered sandstone rising out of the clay beds. The landscape looks like something straight out of a sci-fi movie. This is a place to let your imagination run wild as you … Continue reading
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Small Texas Towns to Put on Your Road Trip List
I love to road trip to small Texas towns. Each is unique, just like the variety of topography in the Lone Star State. From the coast to West Texas, these are four of my favorite small Texas towns that should be on your travel radar. They are Port Aransas, Burnet, Concan and Fort Davis. Port … Continue reading
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High West Distillery’s Alta Ruby Cocktail Recipe
Looking for a different holiday cocktail recipe? High West Distillery‘s Alta Ruby looks festive and even non-whiskey drinkers will like it. On a happy hour stop with a few friends in Park City, I decided to give the Alta Ruby a whirl, evening though I’m not typically a whiskey sipper. High West’s Double Rye is … Continue reading
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Adventurer’s Stay at Home 2020 Holiday Gift Guide
My holiday gift guide usually focuses on travel and outdoor gear. I search all year long for interesting and useful items, especially for ones that are multi-functional and from companies following sustainability practices. I road test every item. Like everything else, COVID-19 caused me to pivot for this guide. I’m sharing some of the favorite … Continue reading
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Birding Paradise at Ouray National Wildlife Refuge near Vernal, Utah
I stumbled upon Ouray National Wildlife Refuge by accident. I was on my way to Fantasy Canyon, which is about 40 miles south of Vernal, Utah, on a recent road trip back to Denver. I saw the sign and decided to make a quick stop. Ouray National Wildlife Refuge was established by the U.S. Fish … Continue reading
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See Petrified Ancient Redwoods at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument near Cripple Creek, Colorado
Did you know Colorado was once home to giant redwood trees, similar to those found in California and Oregon? Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument is considered one of the world’s richest fossil deposits. It has yielded more than 50,000 museum fossil specimens from over 1,700 species including 1,500 insects, 150 plants and one of the … Continue reading
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5 Tips for a Perfect Leaf Peeping Road Trip
Recently I shared my 5 tips for a perfect leaf peeping road trip with multiple television stations from Denver to San Antonio. The fall foliage is peaking in the Rockies and New England, From Maine to Colorado to Texas, there’s plenty of leaf peeping season left. My favorite fall foliage map to check for partial … Continue reading
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