Bryce Canyon National Park – Figure 8 Loop

The Figure 8 Loop at Bryce Canyon National Park combines 3 trails to form an epic adventure through the canyon. It is a 6.4 mile trail made up of the Navajo Loop, the Peekaboo Loop, and the Queen’s Garden Trail and is rated as strenuous. This is one of my all-time favorite trails that IContinue reading “Bryce Canyon National Park – Figure 8 Loop”

Watkins Glen State Park

Watkins Glen State Park is in Watkins Glen, New York in the Finger Lakes Region. It is located near the southwestern corner of Seneca Lake. There are several hiking trails throughout the park, however the Gorge Trail is the most popular and what most people come here to see. We did a loop, going downContinue reading “Watkins Glen State Park”

Royal Gorge – Colorado

We spent one full day exploring the Royal Gorge located near Canon City, Colorado. This gorge is formed by the Arkansas River, cutting through the rock. In the morning, we spent a few hours at the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park. This park gives you excellent views down into the gorge. You can walk alongContinue reading “Royal Gorge – Colorado”

8 Favorite Arches in Arches National Park

While I did not have the opportunity to visit every arch at Arches National Park, these were the ones that were my favorites that I did visit, ranked. Can’t wait to get back and see the rest! Delicate Arch – Probably the most popular, but it definitely lived up to all expectations. Truly incredible. 2.Continue reading “8 Favorite Arches in Arches National Park”

Avalanche Lake – Glacier National Park

This was my first day and first hike in Glacier National Park, and it did not disappoint! The trail starts along the Trail of the Cedars, which is a beautiful, easy trail that walks among lots of large cedar trees. You also walk over flowing rivers and past some small waterfalls. The beginning of theContinue reading “Avalanche Lake – Glacier National Park”

Driving Along Trail Ridge Road – Rocky Mountain National Park

On our second day in Rocky Mountain National Park, we decided to drive the famous Trail Ridge Road. This is the main road through the park that takes you from one side of the mountain range to the other. There are a lot of beautiful viewpoints along the way. We entered the park about 5:45AMContinue reading “Driving Along Trail Ridge Road – Rocky Mountain National Park”

Bear Lake Area – Rocky Mountain National Park

Rocky Mountain National Park is located about an hour and a half north of Denver, Colorado. It is a beautiful park that offers quintessential views of the Rockies. This was my first time visiting this park, but I can see myself visiting again and again in the future. Our first day there, we visited theContinue reading “Bear Lake Area – Rocky Mountain National Park”

2018 Dopey Challenge Day 4: Full Marathon

Last, but certainly not least, it was full marathon day! I’m sure there are not many people that would wake up around 2-3AM to run 26.2 miles, but over 20,000 of us will do it for Disney. Today’s character choice was none other than Dopey. We took that same long walk to the corrals toContinue reading “2018 Dopey Challenge Day 4: Full Marathon”

2018 Dopey Challenge Day 3: Half Marathon

On to Day 3, Half Marathon day! Another early morning wakeup. Today I was dressed loosely as Goofy, wearing my Goofy Challenge race shirt from 2015. Once again, the race started right outside Epcot. But this time, we had to take about a mile walk out to one of the service roads behind the park.Continue reading “2018 Dopey Challenge Day 3: Half Marathon”

2018 Dopey Challenge Day 2: 10K

Day 2 of the Dopey Challenge brings the 10K. Again, another super early start. This race is also primarily through Epcot and starts right outside the park in the parking lot. The 10K was themed to Minnie Mouse and she was represented on the medal, so that is who I decided to dress as thisContinue reading “2018 Dopey Challenge Day 2: 10K”