Our 2025 was filled with new adventures and lots of travel to spend time with loved ones, both domestic and abroad. We started the year with road trips around the Mountain West to visit friends and family in Colorado and Utah and hike in new-to-us national parks in Utah and Nevada, including Capitol Reef, Bryce …
Despite a late start on what ended up being a rainy morning, we managed to get out of the house and over to the Black Hills to check out a hiking area we've been eyeing since we moved to the area called Buzzard's Roost. The multiple trails in this area can be connected into various …
It's been a few years since Brian and I visited Devils Tower National Monument. On previous trips we primarily spent our time at the visitor center so this visit we wanted to focus our time on hiking. While many people opt for the short and relatively accessible Tower Trail that winds around the base of …
It's hard to believe we moved to Cheyenne, Wyoming, three years ago. A lot has happened during that time, not the least of which is that we managed to find all kinds of things to do in and around the state capitol as well as in neighboring cities and states. Although it would be impossible …
I've been on several solo trips, and in almost every instance it's been an incredible opportunity to clear my head, indulge in introspection, and regain confidence and personal autonomy. However, I would be lying if I suggested there haven't been issues. Two that standout in my mind both happened when I was in my 20s. …
Our 2024 was one for the books. It was our first full year taking time off work, and we made the best of it by traveling in the U.S. and abroad, spending time with friends and family, crossing bucket list experiences off our list, and focusing on our health. This year's travels took us across …
While Brian and I discuss our finances almost every day, it's not a topic I routinely discuss with anyone else. I attribute this in part to my Midwest upbringing where personal finances are a resoundingly private affair. When we moved to Seattle, I was surprised to find my friends were much more open about their …
Finding direction and purpose on the road, in the outdoors, and on the page
Finding direction and purpose on the road, in the outdoors, and on the page
Finding direction and purpose on the road, in the outdoors, and on the page
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