Can you imagine watching a city go from almost 50,000 people all booming with excitement and hope to a mere 600 residents? A city that then evolved from being “The World’s Greatest Gold Camp” to a fun and exciting casino town. Cripple Creek is definitely one of the hidden gems…

I used to assume hiking was from Spring to Fall. When Winter would hit, my hiking boots and tent would go away and my winter toys would come out. Not only did I not think hiking in the Winter would not be great for myself, but I was thinking of…

A few years ago I made it a point to start taking anything I considered an “unnecessary chemical” out of my life, diet, and beauty regimen. It started by switching to natural toothpastes, natural shampoos, and natural dish soap. …

Are you trying to ‘go green’, but don’t know where to start? Have you been trying to make changes in your life for the environment, but feel like there is more you could be doing? Take it from someone who beats themselves up way too much about not being “green”…

How to Make an Easy DIY Compost Bin A few weeks ago I decided to make a DIY compost bin. My house and yard are not very big, so I wanted it to be small (and cheap to make)! …

Do you struggle to motivate yourself in the winter? Do you find yourself hitting the snooze button too many times? Wanting to snuggle up on the couch instead of working out? And finding ANY excuse not to go outside? It can be hard to motivate yourself in the winter. The…

Horseshoe Bend in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area has been on my bucket list for years. Horseshoe Bend is a few miles outside of Page, Arizona. I was finally able to visit it in June of 2020. It was an incredible sight, and definitely something I’m glad I experienced. Due…

How to Use the Bathroom While Camping the Most Eco-Friendly Way “So where do you go to the bathroom?” is one of the most common questions I hear. Whether I’m telling someone I lived full time in my van, that I only camp in the backcountry outside of established campgrounds…

I’ve been traveling my entire life. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been taking long road trips. By the time I was in high school, I had already taken over 10 cross country road trips. I moved out West when I was 18, and that was really when…