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A Quick Guide to Colorado National Monument
Post Topic: Things to do in Colorado National Monument Colorado National Monument is located right outside of Grand Junction, Colorado. Although it’s located in Colorado, it is much more similar to Utah in scenery & geological features. I honestly think Colorado National Monument was wrongfully placed in Colorado and should actually be found in Utah. But maybe that’s part of the reason that this place is so special. The national monument is made up of many different canyons, a couple of the bigger and noteworthy canyons are Monument Canyon, Ute Canyon, and Red Canyon. Just about everywhere you look in the park, you’ll see magnificent views of red rock canyons.…
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6 Out-of-this-World Alpine Lake Trails near Denver
We’ve been in Denver for a couple of weeks now and we’ve spent a much time as possible seeking out frozen Alpine Lake Trails near Denver. I’ve always loved hiking in the mountains but I’m a real sucker for trails that end at an alpine lake. What’s better than a mountain view accompanied by a pristine lakeshore? Alpine lakes are usually associated with summertime hikes, but they shouldn’t be overlooked in the winter. Each of these lakes would make terrific summer hikes but they’re almost more magical in wintertime. Absolute winter wonderlands. Are you looking for epic outdoor adventures to enjoy in Colorado? You may also like these articles: 10…
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Hidden Gems Near Colorado Springs
Post Topic: Unique Things to do in Colorado Springs If you’ve been keeping up with The Postcard Traveler, you know that we took off on an epic 6 month road trip through the American West last year. With Randy working remotely and our lease in Dallas coming to an end, we decided to hit the road and experience a different pace of life for a bit. Our first stop after leaving Dallas, was Colorado Springs, Colorado! We’ve both been through Colorado Springs before but never really stopped to explore the area. There is so much natural beauty and wonder to experience in Colorado Springs. If you haven’t been, you should…
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Sedona: A Hiker’s Paradise
Post Topic: Best Hikes in Sedona that You Can’t Miss If I’m being honest, I’ve been dragging my feet on writing this post. Partly because life has been so chaotic with other responsibilities and partly because I felt like I couldn’t do it justice. Sedona completely blew us away, in a very unexpected way. As a national park junkie, I was a tad bit apprehensive about visiting a hiking destination that wasn’t a national park. You know what I mean? National Parks just do everything better. But I’m now convinced that Sedona SHOULD be a national park! Day hiking has easily become one of my most favorite activities, especially when…
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A Weekend Guide to Broken Bow
Post Topic: Things to do in Broken Bow, Oklahoma I can’t believe I’ve waited this long to visit Broken Bow! Seriously, why haven’t I been to this incredible place? Let’s just say that I was completely blown away by the natural beauty of Broken Bow, Oklahoma. You will be, too! This past August, I visited Broken Bow for the first time for one of my bestie’s bachelorette party. I knew almost immediately that I needed to come back and bring Randy so we could enjoy this spectacular place together! So, we made campsite reservations and headed up to Broken Bow this past weekend for a much-needed escape from the city!…
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How to Prepare for Your First Backpacking Trip
One month ago, I set out on my first backpacking trip. Although I had done a lot of day hiking, up to this point I had never spent a night out on the trail. As the trip approached, I was full of nervous excitement. I was excited to spend a few days out in nature and take in all of the gorgeous mountain views. But I was so nervous that I’d be wildly unprepared or I would forget to bring an essential item. Fortunately, with a lot of preparation and planning ahead we found ourselves prepared and had brought everything that we needed – minus one forgotten spork. There’s a…
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Backpacking the Teton Crest Trail
Post Topic: Everything You Need to Know about the Teton Crest Trail Backpacking the Teton Crest Trail was the hardest thing I have ever done in my life. The hardest thing physically, at least. As Randy and I have spent a lot of time in national parks the last couple of years, we have developed a love for hiking and exploring the national parks on foot. But, we had yet to try backpacking to experience an overnight or multi-day hike. We stumbled upon the idea of hiking the Teton Crest Trail, a 3-night backpacking hike through Grand Teton National Park. One of my favorite national parks! Were we a little…
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Crater Lake: A Bucket List National Park
Crater Lake National Park has been on my bucket list for at least a decade. For years I have been looking at pictures of its deep and striking blue waters and longing to see it for myself. And let me say, the pictures don’t do this place justice. Crater Lake is located in South Central Oregon and was formed when a volcano erupted and caused the collapse of a tall mountain peak. This collapse caused the deepest lake in the United States to form. Crater Lake is over 1,900 feet deep. Since the collapse, the lake has only fed by rain and snow which maintains its clean blue quality. Although…
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The Perfect Alaska National Parks Road Trip
Alaska is home to eight of the country’s most grandeur national parks. Of those eight parks, only three of them are actually accessible by car (the other five require chartering a plane to get you there, which can be a bit pricey). The three Alaska national parks that we visited on our road trip were Kenai Fjords National Park, Denali National Park, and Wrangell St. Elias National Park. This July, we set out to visit all three of these remarkable parks but only had one week to do so. Was our week a little jam packed? You bet it was! But with the help of the Alaskan night sun, we…
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Wichita Mountains: Oklahoma’s Best Kept Secret
Wow… who knew that Oklahoma has mountains? Last weekend, desperate for a trip away from the big city, we started searching for places within a few hours drive from Dallas. That’s when it hit me. I had heard about the Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge a few years ago – that it was a good place to hike. And it was only 3 hours from home. Knowing very little about this part of Oklahoma, we decided only a couple hours before leaving the house that we would give it a try. It is Oklahoma, so my expectations for these “mountains” was pretty low. Oklahoma is the land of fields and…
