This summer was very busy-we traveled the country from the Pacific Northwest, Minnesota’s North Shore & Canadian borders to the Gulf Shores of Florida- and tons more in between! I am a school social worker, so I consider myself a part time traveler (even though I do travel throughout the school year too!). With anticipation […]

Welcome to your ultimate guide to planning to family vacation to the Black Hills, SD! This destination is family friendly and has something for all ages! You will find a weekend itinerary for a road trip throughout some of the most famous destinations in Black Hills, SD. You will also find some hidden gems and […]

PIN THESE POSTS ON PINTEREST! FOLLOW ALONG WITH THE TRAVELING WILDFLOWER Whether you are camping, living the van life, at a hotel or vacation home rental, we can all agree finding a place to stay is important- and part of what makes the journey so much fun! I have stayed in some wonderful homes and […]

PIN THESE POSTS ON PINTEREST! Florida Family Vacation in St. Pete by the Gulf Shores Florida is well known for it’s beaches and beautiful spots for vacations. A Florida family vacation in St. Pete by the Gulf Shores gives plenty of access to Florida’s best beaches. There are plenty of amusement parks, trails to hike […]

PIN THESE POSTS ON PINTEREST! I have always been a PNW (Pacific North West) girl since I visited Seattle, Washington in 2015. Afterwards, I visited northern California and fell in love with the San Francisco and north coast area. I think that is why I adore the North Shore of Minnesota- it reminds me of […]

When we travel, we love staying in unique Airbnband cabin rentals on Oregon coast. Airbnbs offer the comfort of home away from home where we have space, can cook and even do laundry so we can pack lighter. We especially love this option when we travel with our kids or family as it offers more […]

Grand Marais MN offers scrumptious seafood options, tons of local coffee shops (sweetened with local maple syrup), hundreds of hikes offering scenic views, canoe and kayak trips with hundreds of lakes to choose from, boat tours, state parks decorated with waterfalls- and did we mention Betty’s Pies? We didn’t? My bad! All joking aside, it […]

Minnesota is known as the land of 10,000 lakes, and with that comes over 20,000 trails to hike. Every town has some type of gorgeous trail to explore with unique features. We are always looking to explore new Minneapolis hikes, North Shore hikes and MN hikes in general! We bring to you some of our […]

Gualala (pronounced “Wah-la-lah”) is a Native American phrase for “Where the water flows“. This charming coastal town is a safe haven away from the fast-paced lifestyle of towns and cities to the south of California. Located on the Pacific Northwest Coast along Highway 1 north of Sea Ranch and south of Point Arena, this charming […]

Shop Backcountry’s Massive Selection of Gear, Clothing, and Outerwear on Sale! To all my midwest readers, whoever said you had to travel internationally or fly out of state to enjoy one of the most scenic routes in America? Pack warm clothes, some snacks, a bottle of water and jump in your car to experience the […]