I sort of had it in the back of my mind the whole day before and that morning leading up to it. My days off are sacred. I don’t toss that word around lightly, either. It’s, actually, funny to me ho…

Fall is my absolute favorite time to go camping. Here in Minnesota, the bugs finally die, the trees blaze with color, and the sticky summer humidity gives way to crisp fall air. Fall camping does…

It’s that time of year when children and college students are out of school, families are vacationing, and generally speaking, more and more people are spending quality time outdoors. Whether you l…

We just spent 5-months traveling around both the North and South Islands of New Zealand. It is a place where the views are stunning around every corner. Whether you are driving down one of winding…

Warmer temperatures mean that the Earth is waking up after winter's deep sleep. Deciduous trees are breaking dormancy with fresh displays of foliage and flowers, and the outdoors are brimming with…