Hiking Cathedral Wash to the Colorado River
Slot canyons and washes are our absolute favorite type of hike, and there are plenty of canyons to be explored in and around Glen Canyon Recreation Area. Of course, there…
Maras and Moray: Picturesque Salt Mines and Incan Agricultural Terraces
The Sacred Valley outside of Cusco holds many modern and ancient treasures that make it quite the interesting place to spend time while visiting this area of Peru. The town…
Things to Do in Ushuaia, Argentina
After experiencing the bustling city life of Buenos Aires, we flew down to Ushuaia to see what the southern tip of the country had to offer. While the city is…
Cerro Uchumachi: Hiking High Above Coroico
There are many adventures to be had directly from Coroico, making this little town a great place to spend some time exploring the jungle. Climbing Uchumachi peak makes for a…
Tonto National Monument: Exploring Cliff Dwellings
Some of Arizona’s history can be seen in the many Native American ruins around the state. Various tribes have established settlements across Arizona over thousands of years, and many of…
Salar de Uyuni: Touring Bolivia’s Deserts
Dry and desolate deserts cover the southwestern corner of Bolivia. At first glance, it may seem like a vast stretch of nothingness. But this area is home to some of…
Tierra del Fuego: Adventure in Ushuaia
Updated Feb. 2026 After walking the busy streets of Buenos Aires and hanging out on Uruguay’s coast, we welcomed the cool, fresh air and tranquility of Tierra del Fuego. Tierra…
Hiking the Butcher Jones Trail at Saguaro Lake
Saguaro Lake is an oasis along the Salt River that winds through the hills outside of Phoenix. The area is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise with fishing, boating, hiking, swimming, and…
Picacho Peak: Hiking to the Summit via Hunter Trail
Several years back, we drove past Picacho Peak during our first visit to Arizona and wondered if it could be climbed. When we moved to Phoenix, we finally made the…
The Grand Canyon: Visiting the North Rim
Summer is around the corner and the North Rim of the Grand Canyon will soon open up. As soon as the snow melts enough and the road into the park…