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Quick Getaway Guide: Mount Rainier National Park

Most of us Joe Schmos don’t have enough PTO to explore every inch of Mt. Rainier National Park’s 236,381 acres. Just hiking the 93-mile Wonderland Trail takes the fittest foot travelers about two weeks. And my knees hurt just thinking about daily elevation gains/losses of 3,500+ feet. Instead, use this 3-day Mount Rainier itinerary to hike a few highlights in the summer or early fall.

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Go With the Flow: Outdoor Yoga Classes to De-stress Your Vacation

Calm. Cool. Connected.

As my feet sunk deeper into the warm Hawaiian sand anchoring my pose, the gentle ocean breeze seemed to whisper this mantra at the edge of my consciousness. I exhaled all of the stress from working extra hours to get ready for this vacation and inhaled a renewed sense of energy.

Destination classes are appearing all over the west. Few things are more fitting than moving through Sun Salutation on a mountain top as light peeks up over the trees, the subtle scent of pine lacing every inhale. Or steadily stretching on an SUP while viewing Insta-worthy scenery across the lake.

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Branching Out: Connect With Each Other (and Your Destination) by Staying in a Tent or Treehouse

“Is it by any chance your honeymoon?” Lindsay asked as we walked down the path to our tent.

“No,” I laughingly replied. “We’ve been married for 16 years. The honeymoon is long over.”

“I ask because we put you in our honeymoon tent,” she said with a smile.

This brought a smile to our faces as well. Everything about this luxury tent at The Hide, a safari camp located in Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe, was perfect. The outdoor bathtub. The view from our patio. The seed pods neatly adorning our fresh towels.

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Autumn Aglow: 3 Favorite Fall Hikes for Families in Utah

Mother Nature knows how to put on a show that’s nothing short of spectacular. Blazing reds. Warm oranges. Inspiring yellows. While the timing of the peak leaf-peeping performance varies from late September to early October each year, the best places in Utah to get a glimpse of the colorful foliage remain the same. Grab your kids, trade out their flip flops for some sturdy shoes, and hit the trail on these forever faves. Continue reading “Autumn Aglow: 3 Favorite Fall Hikes for Families in Utah”