I’m a huge fish fan. Honestly there’s not much in the seafood department that I’m not excited about. My family, however, is a different story. The hubby is a work in progress and 2 out of 3 kids won’t even touch it. But I have to tell you – this incredibly easy version of rainbow […]
Burro Spring Trail – Big Bend National Park
Burro Spring Trail is a lightly traveled trail, just down the road from Burro Mesa Pour-off, that ends at a cliff overlooking the lush green area around Burro Spring. The book Hiking Big Bend shows the trail as a loop around the hill, but on my trip I just couldn’t see a safe path down to the […]
Burro Mesa Pour-off Trail – Big Bend National Park
Burro Mesa Pour-off Trail is a great beginner’s or introductory trail for visitors to Big Bend National Park. It’s a nice short, mostly level, trail that ends in a small canyon with an enormous dry (most of the year) pour-off. You can also easily get to the trailhead in virtually any vehicle. To get to […]
Fort Davis National Historic Site
We’ve been out to Fort Davis, Texas dozens of times, but never actually took the time to stop into the place that gives the town its name. We typically try to get out to wilderness areas to camp and hike and try to avoid places that come off as overly touristy. We were missing out. We […]
Pinnacle Peak Trail – Scottsdale, Arizona
While I love gentle hikes that are great for the whole family, there are times when I really enjoy a hike that will really get my heart pumping (and isn’t necessarily little kid friendly.) One of my favorites for those kind of days is Pinnacle Peak Trail. Nestled in Pinnacle Peak Park (found in the Troon North […]
The Window Trail – Big Bend National Park
The Window Trail in Big Bend National Park is one of the most iconic trails in the entire park. This popular hike will take you all the way down to the pour-off for the “Window.” All the way down to the base of what everybody that stays in Chisos Basin spends countless hours snapping pictures of […]
Boquillas Canyon Trail – Big Bend National Park
Boquillas Canyon Trail is one of the more popular trails along the Rio Grande in Big Bend National Park. It’s a short out-and-back trail that both kids and adults can enjoy. This hike is best done in the cooler parts of the year since it’s down by the Rio Grande, which can be one of […]
West Clear Creek: One of Arizona’s Finest Canyons
To know Arizona well, a person needs to be familiar with the Mogollon Rim (pronounced “MO-ghee-on”) region of the state, stretching from the northwest corner of Yavapai County, halfway between Prescott and Kingman, to the New Mexico border. It makes up the bulk of the Arizona transition zone, bridging the Colorado Plateau, in the northeastern […]
Shepherd’s Pie – Foil Packet Cooking
When my family does outdoor adventures – we’re usually pretty active. So we really love something hearty when it’s time for dinner. I love dinners that are easy to prepare, delicious, and fill up those hungry tummies. Shepherd’s pie is one of those perfect meals. When you do your prep for this meal at home […]
Review: Lajitas Golf Resort and Spa
Lajitas Golf Resort is located in Lajitas, Texas, about 20 miles from the Study Butte Entrance to Big Bend National Park and just a couple of miles from the West side of Big Bend Ranch State Park. This 27,000 acre resort has most anything that you would want for hanging out in the Big Bend Area.