View of Fallison Lake from Fallison Lake Trail, Boulder Junction, WI

Northwoods Wisconsin Peak Fall Color | Fallison Lake Nature Trail

Are you in search of a scenic hike in the Northwoods of Wisconsin?  Are you planning your visit around peak Fall color? Vilas County, Wisconsin is in the heart of the Northwoods of Wisconsin. This beautiful region of the state is filled with sparkling lakes, quiet stands of pines, calling loons, native wildflowers, and Northwoods…

Aspen leaf from the Santa Fe National Forest, Norski Trail (September 2022).

Santa Fe National Forest’s Norski Trail | A Scenic Alpine Escape

The Santa Fe National Forest in New Mexico is home to stunning scenery, vivid blue skies, and an abundance of hiking trails. Each time I visit New Mexico, I am reminded why the state is known as the Land of Enchantment. New Mexico is home to a range of stunning landscapes from high plains and…

Noquemanon Trailhead, South Trails, Marquette, Michigan

Top Midwest Biking Destination | Marquette, Michigan

Located on the southern shore of Lake Superior, Marquette, Michigan is the largest city in the Upper Peninsula. Home to 20,000+ residents, this historic city offers vast views of our largest Great Lake, culture, small town charm, great food, and nature.  In addition, there are abundant opportunities for recreation and adventure. No matter the season,…

View from the Tumbled Rocks Trail, Devil's Lake State Park

Hike the Bluffs of Baraboo, Wisconsin | Devil’s Lake State Park

Are you in search of scenic hiking destinations for fall?  The Upper Midwest is home to thousands of picturesque trails that represent the scenic and varied landscapes of the region. Devil’s Lake State Park in Baraboo, Wisconsin is a top hiking destination to enjoy the cooling temperatures and changing fall colors. Home to 29 miles…

View from Crater Rim Trail

Explore the Beauty of Capulin Volcano National Monument, New Mexico

Have you ever hiked the rim of a volcanic crater?  For most of us, the answer is no. Are you interested in exploring an ancient cinder cone volcano by car, or by foot?  You should definitely plan a trip to Capulin Volcano National Monument!  Located in northeast New Mexico, this extinct cinder cone volcano is part…

Erin, blog author at Great Sand Dunes National Park

Explore Colorado’s Vast Great Sand Dunes National Park

Have you ever wanted to immerse yourself in an environment that looks and feels like a foreign planet? To visualize hundreds of thousands of years of geologic time in one place?  If your answer is yes, I highly recommend a visit to Great Sand Dunes National Park.  Located at the base of the Sangre de…