Miles of Yellow Lines
Tag: Hiking
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San Juan Mountains: Silverton to Ouray
We finally made it to the San Juans, and they did not disappoint! The San Juan Mountains are in southwest Colorado. We explored the San Juans specifically in the Silverton/Ouray area along the Million Dollar Highway. The Million Dollar Highway The main feature that drew us into this area was the Million Dollar Highway. We…
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Great Sand Dunes National Park
Great Sand Dunes National Park is exactly what it sounds like: a national park with giant sand dunes. What’s cool about these dunes is that they are next to the mountains. You can also explore the 30 square mile dune field by hiking through the dunes! Hiking There are actually quite a few trails in…
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Hiking and Trail Running Gear and Accessories
We love to hike! It’s the most common way we explore a new park. You can often see things from the trail that you can’t from the road. These are a few items that make our hikes more enjoyable in addition to the basics (packs, trekking poles, etc.). In this post, I use affiliate links…
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Branson, Missouri
We often build our trips around visiting new places, but Branson is a place we keep returning to. Branson is a city in southwest Missouri. It has a little bit of everything – theme parks, shows, museums, shopping, and lakes. Silver Dollar City One of my favorite places to visit in Branson is Silver Dollar…
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Capitol Reef, Great Basin, and Sawtooth
In August 2023, we took our second-ever two-week RV trip. We towed our 20-foot GeoPro travel trailer through Colorado, Utah, Nevada, Idaho, and Montana. This trip covered a lot of ground, and we saw some amazing, off-the-beaten-path places! In total, we visited five national parks and three national monuments. That doesn’t include several days spent…
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Badlands National Park
In some ways, Badlands is unfortunately named because it is a really cool park! Visiting Badlands feels like visiting another planet. You can hike in the park or enjoy views from the comfort of your own vehicle on a scenic drive through the park. If you’re in the area, you may also want to consider…
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Sawtooth National Forest
Sawtooth National Forest had national park vibes without the national park crowds! We weren’t sure exactly what to expect, but we were blown away by the hiking and camping in the area. We spent three nights near Stanley, ID at Sunny Gulch Campground, which quickly became one of our all-time favorite campgrounds (more on that…
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Craters of the Moon National Monument
Prior to our visit to Craters of the Moon National Monument, I knew very little about this park. I knew the moon-like landscape was a result of volcanic activity, but I didn’t realize just how otherworldly this park would look. I didn’t know that we’d climb up an old volcano cone or that we’d be…
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Great Basin National Park
To be honest, I didn’t know Great Basin National Park existed until I saw it on the US National Parks map hanging in our house. That was years ago. This year, we finally had the opportunity to visit the park and it did not disappoint! Great Basin is located in eastern Nevada – not far…
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Colorado National Monument
If you’re like me, when you think of Colorado, you think of mountains. Your first thought probably isn’t about red rock plateaus and canyons. Those are some of the main features at Colorado National Monument, located just outside Grand Junction in western Colorado. During our visit to the park, we drove the scenic route through…