Early in January a friend and I took a trip to Moab, Utah. I love Moab in the off season as the crowds are low and reservations are not needed to get into the National Parks. The trade off is some restaurants and stores are closed, especially during their “dead” month of January. I typicallyContinue reading “EXPLORING MOAB IN THE OFF SEASON & LIFE’S SIDE QUESTS”
Category Archives: Utah
2024 REFLECTIONS & AN EXPERIMENT ON JOY
First off, I must say, I have loved 2024. It was filled with a pleasant mix of adventure, growth, new experiences, challenges, connection, laughter and a generous sprinkle of anxiety. As I reflect on this year, I see it’s been a year of stabilizing (balance), slowness (presence) and flexibility (releasing control). I’ve been able toContinue reading “2024 REFLECTIONS & AN EXPERIMENT ON JOY”
TRAIL FOOD: MY CURRENT FAVORITES FOR DAY HIKES
I think most people agree, food tastes better on the trail! The math goes something like: Fresh air + feeling your heartbeat + jaw dropping views = best tasting food. Packing food for a day on the trail is one of my favorite parts of hiking and something I haven’t discussed much. Throughout the hikingContinue reading “TRAIL FOOD: MY CURRENT FAVORITES FOR DAY HIKES”
2 DAY HIKING ITINERARY- THE NEEDLES DISTRICT OF CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARK
I just got back from a seven day meditation retreat in Mexico. It was magical and life changing and brought me immense joy. Maybe I will write about it another day but today I want to discuss the trip I took the weekend before I left for my retreat which was grounding and beautiful inContinue reading “2 DAY HIKING ITINERARY- THE NEEDLES DISTRICT OF CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARK”
LITTLE DETAILS THAT WILL ELEVATE YOUR HIKING EXPERIENCE
Summer is upon us! Summer is my favorite season to hike since the snow melts and it’s the season I can do the big day hikes I’ve dreamed about all winter. I’m also really excited to plan more camping trips which are a staple of summer. As I’m starting to plan out my summer hikes,Continue reading “LITTLE DETAILS THAT WILL ELEVATE YOUR HIKING EXPERIENCE”
MOAB, UTAH: 3 TO 5 DAY HIKING ITINERARY
Moab, Utah is about a 5.5 hour drive from Denver, Colorado and is an amazing place to do all things outdoors. I have been to Moab a handful of times to camp and hike and have nailed down what I think is the perfect itinerary for a 3-5 day trip to Moab and it’s surroundingContinue reading “MOAB, UTAH: 3 TO 5 DAY HIKING ITINERARY”
8 TIPS FOR TRAVELING & HIKING ALONE
This post has been on my heart because I think it’s applicable to anyone going through a change, wanting to make a change or wanting a new experience but finding that something is holding them back. I’ve found that my mind is my biggest barrier to allowing me to jump into the unknown, do theContinue reading “8 TIPS FOR TRAVELING & HIKING ALONE”
CHOOSING A NEXT VACATION OR ADVENTURE
It has been about 10 months since I first started doing one month long Airbnb rentals to explore different states/cities. One of the main questions I get is how I choose my next location to explore so I’m going to take some time to dig into my thought process around that. There are a fewContinue reading “CHOOSING A NEXT VACATION OR ADVENTURE”
FEBRUARY IN SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
I can’t believe I’m already coming to the end of my month in Salt Lake City! The month goes by so fast but I also feel like I get to experience so much during my time. I chose Salt Lake based on the proximity to the mountains for skiing and hiking. I had my fingersContinue reading “FEBRUARY IN SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH”
A DAY AT BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK
Bryce Canyon National Park has the largest concentration of hoodoos (irregular rock columns) found anywhere in the world. It is very close to Zion but is quite a bit less popular and has a drastically different landscape. When I first visited Bryce Canyon I was blown away and if you’re in the area already visitingContinue reading “A DAY AT BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK”
Tales of My Trails 