18 articles tagged with family adventures
When colleagues mentioned Joliet, Illinois, I'll admit my first thought was industrial heritage—not exactly the biodiversity hotspot I usually chase. But after spending a weekend exploring the Des Plaines River corridor and surrounding preserves, I discovered something remarkable: a resilient...
The Great Plains hold secrets that few travelers pause to discover. As I stood beneath the vast North Dakota sky, watching the sunset paint the horizon in gradients of amber and indigo, I found myself reconsidering my preconceptions about this...
There's something magical about discovering wilderness pockets nestled within suburban landscapes. St. Peters, Missouri might not top most adventure travelers' bucket lists, but after spending a weekend exploring its green spaces with my friend's family, I'm convinced this unassuming Midwest...
Standing atop the observation deck at the West Creek Reservation, I'm struck by how this Ohio landscape mirrors the gentle undulations I've traced in Nepali script—flowing, purposeful, with unexpected moments of elevation. Parma isn't a destination that typically registers on...
There's something deeply satisfying about exploring a coastline by water that you just can't replicate on land. Having spent most of my life chasing that perfect blend of maritime adventure and coastal discovery, I was genuinely surprised to find one...
The first time I laid eyes on the Wasatch Mountains rising dramatically behind Provo, I felt that familiar flutter in my chest—the one that signals I've found somewhere special. As someone who grew up treasuring my grandmother's garden in Dublin...
The first time I stepped foot in Alamogordo, I was struck by how this modest New Mexican town sits at a fascinating crossroads of cultures, histories, and ecosystems. As someone who's spent years documenting traditional healing practices across continents, I...
After spending the last decade chasing waves across three continents, I've developed a surprising appreciation for the inland escapes that balance my coastal obsessions. Last spring, while visiting a fellow app developer in Portland, I stumbled upon Beaverton's network of...
There's something about the gentle rhythm of paddle meeting water that speaks to my wandering soul. As someone who's typically found behind a steering wheel traversing highways, trading asphalt for the liquid pathways of Maryland's Eastern Shore was like discovering...
When my daughter fell ill during our Thailand trip years ago, I never imagined it would spark a lifelong passion for exploring traditional medicine across Asia. That journey led me to Xi'an, China – a city where ancient wisdom and...
When most think of Utah, winter sports immediately spring to mind. But having spent a gloriously heart-pounding week in Orem and Utah Valley last summer, I can assure you that this magnificent region offers far more than powder-covered slopes. With...
Tampa has always reminded me of that friend who seems straightforward at first glance but reveals surprising depth once you get to know them. Sure, the beaches are magnificent (no argument there), but having coordinated three major sporting events in...
The flat horizons of Enid, Oklahoma might not immediately evoke thoughts of mountain adventures, but that's precisely what makes the accessible escapes within driving distance so mathematically perfect. Having grown up in the Midwest myself, I understand the particular joy...
Standing at the edge of Gunlom Falls, watching my reflection ripple across the infinity pool while the vast Kakadu landscape stretched endlessly before me, I understood why Indigenous Australians have revered this land for over 65,000 years. As someone who's...
As someone who splits her time between enforcing the law and exploring the world's hidden corners, I've developed a knack for spotting the overlooked and underappreciated. Ogden, Utah might be known for its popular trails, but as a frequent visitor...
