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The Ultimate Guide to Winter in Rocky Mountain
I’ve started to lose count of how many times I’ve been to Rocky Mountain National Park. This park is truly spectacular and I can’t seem to stay away. It’s also very quickly become one of my favorite parks to visit in the winter time. Winter in Rocky Mountain is magical and the perfect winter playground. Why You Should Visit in the Winter Rocky Mountain National Park has nearly 5 million visitors a year and the majority of those are during the warmer summer months (May – September). During the winter, the park still has plenty of activities but you’ll have to content with way fewer crowds. It’s so much easier…
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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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How to Plan an Unforgettable U.S. Road Trip
America is filled with so many incredible places to see from coast to coast. There are literally endless possibilities for planning an epic U.S. road trip. But not sure how to getting started planning? That’s ok! Keep reading and you’ll be equipped with everything you need to know to plan a U.S. road trip that you won’t forget! As I write this post, I am also in the process of planning a road trip myself. We have some big plans for road trips in 2021 and I can’t wait to share those with you in the future! But for now, let’s get started planning! Disclaimer: This post contains some affiliate…
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We’re Leaving Dallas! Here’s Why and What’s Next
As I type this I am sitting in our home in Dallas surrounded by moving boxes packed with all of our belongings. I am full of mixed emotions but mostly excitement. Long story short, we’re leaving Dallas. The doors have opened for us to leave home and travel the USA this spring while working remotely… and so why wouldn’t we do it? We will be storing just about everything we own, leaving the comfort of our small but homey apartment in Dallas, and hitting the road. Are we leaving Dallas for good? No. We do intend to return to our home city in the near term, but we do not…
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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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21 Photos to Convince You that Fall is the Best Time to Visit Shenandoah
I’ve always been mesmerized by the changing of seasons. Especially since growing up in Texas, where we don’t get to experience much of that. The changing color of leaves in the fall and snow falling in the winter are not something that I have gotten to experience much in my life so anytime that I do it’s always a very special treat. A couple of weekends ago, we traveled to Virginia so Randy could run a full marathon in Washington D.C. (he did phenomenal by the way!) While we were there, we decided to take advantage of our time in Virginia and headed to Shenandoah National Park for some epic…
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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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Yellowstone National Park: Don’t Miss These 5 Things
You could easily spend a couple of weeks exploring the natural wonders of Yellowstone National Park. Unfortunately, sometimes you don’t have that kind of time. Sometimes you only have one day. That was us. After completing our four day backpacking hike in neighboring Grand Teton National Park, we hopped up to Yellowstone National Park for one day of adventure. Read Next: Backpacking the Teton Crest Trail Yellowstone National Park is one of the most unique national parks you will find. This park is loaded with all sorts of geothermal features: geysers, hot springs, mud pots, you name it. With only one day to experience the best of Yellowstone, we carefully…
