Winter is my favorite time of the year. Watching the fluffy white snow fall down & pile up outside, building a snowman, cross country skiing, an ice skating adventure at the beginning of a winter’s storm…there is nothing more exhilarating than being surrounding by the fresh, ...

Waterfalls are one of the most scenic natural wonders found on Earth. They can be found in various locations throughout the US. While some are easy to get to, others require a lengthy hike. All waterfalls maintain their own beauty, no matter the size, shape, or intensity of the water flow. There ...

Although each section of the US is home to its’ own share of beautiful places, I have to say the West’s monumental range of breathtaking natural wonders is pretty hard to top. The diverse geography, beautiful mountains, and abundance of natural wonders make it an easy choice for me. ...

Mesa Falls and Shoshone Falls are 2 spectacular waterfalls located in southern Idaho. Both are worthy of  a visit or 2 for the breathtaking views, peaceful setting, and prime photo opportunities. I enjoyed my time looking at these falls as much as my visit to Niagara, especially in the case ...

The North Menan Butte Trail, also referred to as “R” Mountain by locals because of the large R painted on the side of the mountain is a scenic hike located just a short drive from both Idaho Falls and Rexburg. This relatively steep, yet scenic trail is the ideal recreational activity ...

Many people that live in colder climates (like Idaho) begin to hibernate during the winter months. This in turn leads to less exercise. You don’t have to slack off in the exercise department during the cold winter months! Ice skating is a great calorie burner and a fun, inexpensive winter ...

Yellowstone National Park is regarded as one of the most beautiful national parks in the world. Over 4 million people visit the park each year. Because we visited outside of the hectic summer months, we were able to get some amazing photographs! I highly recommend a Yellowstone drive during the ...

Mike and I took another drive through Yellowstone National Park this weekend. We decided to take a new route this weekend. From the West Yellowstone entrance, we drove northeast passing through Lamar Valley. Lamar Valley is supposed to be a hotspot for bear sightings because there is an abundance ...

We decided to head out to Yellowstone National Park this weekend to take advantage of the free admission. (Admission is normally $25 per vehicle). April 21st-29th is National Park Week (dates vary every year) and many parks across the country offer free admission.  We arrived in West ...

Boise, Idaho is a great city to visit if you enjoy the outdoors; there are plenty of options when it comes to recreation including biking, hiking, and dozens of parks. Mike and I took a 2 day trip this week mainly to do some bike riding along the Boise Greenbelt, a 22 mile path that runs ...