Camping is just what the doctor ordered! After being sick for almost 2 weeks in January I was in desperate need of some time spent outdoors. Luckily friends from my outdoors group organized a primitive camping trip. Winter and I packed up the car with all the essentials and headed about an hour and half …
Looking to get outdoors in the city? The Houston Arboretum is the perfect place to get in touch with nature only 10 minutes from downtown
Just an hour north of Houston, Double Lake Recreation Area is located in the Sam Houston National Forest. With quick access to the Lone Star Hiking Trail and easy access camping…
The mountains were calling this year when the flight prices dropped. Next thing I knew I was on a flight for an extended weekend in Colorado.
While the main attraction here is Sand Volleyball, there is a completely enclosed dog park at Sideout Volleybar. I was first introduced…
The views of Boise National Forest were amazing and well worth the hike. As someone from the flat state of Texas, it is not something we get to enjoy often.
Houston is quickly becoming one of the most dog friendly cities in America. Anyone with a dog knows their joy when you take them with you anywhere. These “Dog Days” posts are my way of sharing Winters’ favorite places around Houston. Quite frankly, they are some of my favorites too, and all very dog friendly. …
Quickly becoming one of my most frequently visited dog parks in Houston, this place is amazing and only 15 minutes from downtown on the weekends! Bill Archer Dog Park
Houston is quickly becoming one of the most dog friendly cities in America. Anyone with a dog knows their joy when you take them with you anywhere. These “Dog Days” posts are my way of sharing Winters’ favorite places around Houston. Quite frankly, they are some of my favorites too, and all very dog friendly. …
After hiking the Inca Trail for 4 days, I could not recommend a better way to get to Machu Picchu.
If you have the physical ability and time, I highly highly recommend getting out of your comfort zone. The adventurous four day hike to Machu Picchu is one you’ll always remember.
One of the most highly traffic tourist areas of Peru is the Sacred Valley which lays between Cusco and Machu Picchu. I spent half a day in Cusco and an entire day touring the Sacred Valley by bus.
The waterfront was just a few blocks from the hotel, so naturally this was the first part of Lima I explored.
Just a one hour drive south from downtown Houston, Galveston is the perfect weekend getaway. The Island offers beaches, shopping and bars in the historic downtown, and copious dining options.
Austin has a significant number of trails that make a great day trip…this year, Winter and I went for a relaxing, at times difficult, hike at River Place Nature Trails