I know I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again – Sedona is one of my favorite places in the world. The vibe of the town and its people and the many, many hikes available make me seriously happy. And I’ve discovered a lovely hike in Boynton Canyon Trail (not to be confused with […]
Dog Hiking Boots – Popular Brands Tested and Reviewed
One of my favorite things to do in the world is hike with my dogs. I love seeing how excited they get when we get ready to go! And it’s great exercise for them (and me.) There’s nothing better than a tired dog at the end of a beautiful hike. And despite the beauty of […]
Campfire Steak Kebabs
I really love steak kebabs. There’s something so satisfying about cooking your food on a stick (probably why I think camp cooking is so fun!) Plus I like how easy they are. Only one quick cooking step and your entire meal is ready. The real secret to great kebabs is a big variety of veggies […]
South Mountain Park/Preserve – Phoenix, Arizona
South Mountain Park is a massive desert mountain preserve that is operated by the City of Phoenix. At over 16,000 acres and boasting approximately 51 miles of mixed use trails – it’s a great bet that you can find a trail you’ll enjoy. It’s hugely popular for horseback riding, hiking and mountain biking. Our family of […]
Camping Sangria
Although I’m usually a beer drinker – I really adore sangria. It’s light and fruity and can be made with bubbles if that’s what you’re into (I am!) The very best tasting sangrias are a combination of a base and bubbles which are added at serving time. The bubbles are usually in the form of ginger […]
Desert Survival Kit – Pocket Version
Caution: This desert survival kit is not intended for a zombie apocalypse or to help you hide from the government in the wilderness. This survival kit is only intended to help keep you alive in a desert wilderness while trying to become un-lost. As with any survival advice you find anywhere, be it on the internet or […]
Sam Nail Ranch Trail – Big Bend National Park
The Sam Nail Ranch Trail in Big Bend National Park is one of the easier trails in the entire park for visitors to hike. If you’re a history buff or a bird watcher, this is a good stop for you. Unfortunately, for the history buffs, the park doesn’t provide much information for you, so we’ve […]
Santa Elena Canyon Trail – Big Bend National Park
Santa Elena Canyon is one of the most iconic spots in Big Bend National Park. Unfortunately, this means that Santa Elena Canyon Trail is also one of the busiest trails in the entire park. If you want to hike this trail when there isn’t a crowd of people around, my recommendation is to get to […]
Upper Burro Mesa Pour-off Trail – Big Bend National Park
Upper Burro Mesa Pour-off Trail in Big Bend National Park is rated as a moderate trail on our site primarily due to some rock scrabbling that can require the use of your hands to help stabilize yourself. You’ll also have to be careful to follow the rock cairns because the trail can be difficult to make […]
Fay Canyon Trail – Sedona, Arizona
Located in the Red Rocks/Secret Wilderness area of the Coconino National Forest just outside Sedona – Fay Canyon Trail proves that a hike doesn’t have to be hard to be amazing. At a short 1.1 miles out and back – this is a hike you’ll want to do more than once. And because it’s relatively […]