Weekend Escapes- Small Town Fall Vibes For those of you who are following my adventures on social media, you might know I am in Morocco on a women’s trip right now. It feels a little weird to be sharing about weekend trips when I am in another country, but I figure most of you are looking for something a little closer to home. (And I wrote this before I left, don’t worry, I am not working in Morocco!) There’s something magical about small towns in the fall. We visit Weston, MO every year and...
10 days ago • 2 min read
Time to Hit the Trails Fall is my favorite season to hike! There is just something about the colorful trees, crunchy leaves, and cooler weather that makes me happy. Plus the kids actually enjoy being outside because they aren’t melting in the heat. This week I am headed to New England for a fall road trip with my husband to celebrate our 10-year anniversary. This is a bucket list trip for me, and I can’t wait to peep every leaf I can. If you’re looking for some places closer to home to hike,...
17 days ago • 2 min read
The Best Season for Camping If you ask me, fall is the best season for family camping. The kids love collecting leaves, we love sitting by the fire, and no one wakes up sweating in the tent (hallelujah). I also love nature even more when there are fewer mosquitos and ticks. Camping is one of the most affordable ways to get outdoors, travel, and spend time with your family. Even if you just stay at a state park cabin, it's still usually cheaper than a hotel and more fun. 4 Tips for Camping...
24 days ago • 2 min read
Pumpkin Patches + Fall Fun for Families Let me tell you a sad story, with a happy ending. Once upon a time, there was a girl who dreamed of doing all the fun fall things she saw in movies, but instead she grew up in the hot land of Texas. Pumpkin patches were just pumpkins on hay bales in grocery store parking lots. The leaves didn’t really change and October never got cool and crisp, it just got less hot. Then when the girl grew up, she moved to the Midwest. She went to a real pumpkin patch...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Gator in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana March was a WILD month! I kicked things off with an incredible girl's trip to the Galápagos Islands and Quito with Into the Wild Adventures for 10 days. We got to see blue-footed boobies, snorkel with sea turtles, and a sea lion literally swam up to me and around me. It was like I accomplished a life goal I didn't even know I had. After that, my family and I headed south for spring break in Gulf Shores and Jefferson Parish, just outside New Orleans. We had...
7 months ago • 2 min read
It's FINALLY here! I am so excited to announce that my Kansas map is finally launched! For ONE WEEK ONLY it's on sale for 40% off! This map integrates with Google maps and it is the easiest way to find the coolest places to explore in Kansas! There are 550 pins, sorted by hikes, accommodations, attractions, and more! Get it now! Who this map is good for: Anyone planning a road trip through Kansas looking for cool places to stop on the way. Planning a trip to Colorado? There are so many great...
8 months ago • 1 min read
Seasons of Adventure Challenge February Winter Challenge For most people, getting outdoors in the winter is the hardest time of year, that means after you complete this challenge you will have made it through the hardest parts! If you missed January's challenge, no problem! You can still do it. Here is January's challenge! This email also includes the and "rules" of this challenge. February's challenge is BIRDWATCHING! In my opinion, winter is the best time to go bird watching because the...
9 months ago • 1 min read
New Year, New Travel & Outdoor Goals Hello, my adventurous friend! Can you believe it is 2025? I have some big goals for this year, but one of my main focuses is to do more in this space to help this community reach more of their travel and outdoor goals. One way I am doing that, is by starting a new Seasons of Adventure Challenge. This FREE annual challenge includes monthly emails with tasks and motivation to get you outdoors in every season. Track your adventures to earn digital badges. If...
10 months ago • 2 min read
Thank you for supporting my dream... The other day I read something that said, "when you support a small business, you're supporting a dream." That really resonated with me as I thought about how so many dreams of mine have come true this last year because people like you believed in me. When I hear stories that I have encouraged someone to explore, have fun with their family, or found more love and appreciation for their home because of something I shared, it makes all of the work and heart...
10 months ago • 1 min read
