Multi-day whitewater rafting trips are one of my favorite vacation activities. Combine thrilling whitewater, drop-dead gorgeous scenery, delicious campfire cooking, and serene riverside campsites…what more could you want from a vacation? I’ve taken several river rafting trips with OARS Rafting, and this Gates of Lodore rafting trip on Utah’s Green River is definitely the most …
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Utah National Parks Road Trip
I first visited Southern Utah on a girls’ getaway trip in 2008, and have returned many times since then. It’s one of the most beautiful places in the world, and the lack of any huge cities means you can still find solitude in a few spots. Utah has five national parks, so for outdoor adventure …
Maroon Bells Backpacking
Sometime during the winter, when hikers start to get cabin fever, my friend Deborah put out a call on Facebook seeking backpackers to plan a summer trip to coincide with peak wildflower season in the Rocky Mountains. A Facebook group was created, preferences discussed, and we eventually settled on a Maroon Bells backpacking trip. Specifically, …


