Ute Lake State Park - Logan, NM | Our week in late March
On our journey home from Arizona, we spent a week camping at Ute Lake State Park near Logan, New Mexico. What initially seemed like an ordinary stop along our route turned into a peaceful lakeside retreat, complete with quiet walks, geocaching, and a few unexpected discoveries.
Backpacking Pictured Rocks: The Trip That Wasn't Meant to Be
What started as a dream backpacking trip to Yosemite turned into a wilderness adventure along Lake Superior at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. We planned a 42-mile hike through Michigan's Upper Peninsula, but unexpected injuries, illness, and challenging conditions changed everything.
Hawn State Park & Pickle Springs Natural Area
A long-awaited camping trip to Hawn State Park turned into one of our favorite Missouri weekends. We camped beside Pickle Creek, explored the park’s scenic trails, and discovered the rock formations, natural arches, and waterfalls at nearby Pickle Springs Natural Area.