**This trip took place on Havasupai, Hualapai, Hopi, Kaibab Paiute, Navajo (Diné), and Yavapai Apache lands** A few weeks ago for Kirk’s birthday we headed up to the Grand Canyon for a long weekend. It was a much needed break from work for both of us and I was very excited to finally see the… Read More A Fog Filled Canyon With a Side of Altitude Sickness
This year has been a big one for us! A few quick highlights: we went to New York City, we got married, and we adopted two cats! We thought we’d do a year-end wrap-up post and a look into what we have planned for 2020. So without further ado: Favorite Trip Our favorite non-camping trip… Read More A Few of Our Favorite Things
We woke up happy about the lack of roaches. After getting coffee and a bite to eat at a gas station coffee shop, we headed to Radnor Lake State Park for a hike before the day got too hot. Everyone else had the same idea and the park was super packed. The trails were nice… Read More Honeymoon: Part 5
Florida was a blast and we were looking forward to the next leg of our trip! First up was lunch in Montgomery, at a Jamaican restaurant. We walked down the street a bit to read historical marker signs but it was really hot and our cramped legs weren’t louder than the heat. Our timing into… Read More Honeymoon: Part 4
For the drive from New Orleans to Pensacola, we took the scenic route along the coast and boy was it worth it! This was the first time in a long time that either of us had visited the Gulf Coast and even longer for Kirk being near the ocean. We made a pit stop in… Read More Honeymoon: Part 3
It was late afternoon when we arrived in New Orleans so we decided to check in to our B&B, drop stuff off, and head to dinner. It sprinkled a bit during our walk over, but the temperature was pleasant! We found a bar straight down and right off Esplanade that had some decent food options.… Read More Honeymoon: Part 2
After getting coffee and breakfast, we headed out to Springfield, Missouri for lunch. The restaurant we went to was called Van Gogh’s Eeterie. It was super cute and the food was absolutely delicious with lots of vegetarian friendly options. After a short walk up and down the street we switched drivers and headed to Memphis.… Read More Honeymoon: Part 1
3 more days! We have been counting down the days to our road trip (aka honeymoon?) to the southeast ever since Labor day. But honestly, we’ve been counting down to a week off work for MUCH longer. After deciding that we wanted to do a roadtrip in the southeast we had to decide where we… Read More Road Trip
*Wedding photos credit to Meg O’Neill Photography* Our wedding day began with a 3am alarm. Kaila spent the early morning getting ready while Kirk made coffee and breakfast. The rest of the families didn’t have to meet us at the trailhead until 6:30am but the top for Kaila’s dress required another person so Kaila’s mother… Read More Wedding Weekend – Part 2
After what felt like an interminable week we threw our suitcases in the car, went to pick up Kaila’s sister, and headed to the airport. For a late night flight to Denver. An hour delay later and we landed in Colorado around 11pm. We still had to drive out to Idaho Springs where we would… Read More Wedding Weekend – Part 1
