Scenes from a Hiking Trail

Are you looking for an inexpensive family adventure this summer? Exploring a new hiking trail can be loads of fun while inspiring a sense of awe without breaking the bank.  From prior posts, you know that I love hiking, and I thought it’d be fun to share a few of my favorite trail scenes. CanyonlandsContinue reading “Scenes from a Hiking Trail”

Return to West Fork

Recently, on a perfect spring morning, we hiked the West Fork trail that runs alongside, and repeatedly crosses, Oak Creek.  (You may recall my description and photos of this creek and trail in a past post, Red Rocks on the Water.)  It’s one of the most popular hikes in the Sedona/Oak Creek area, and weContinue reading “Return to West Fork”

5 Ideas to Reduce the Cost of Travel

Other than airfare, (which, unfortunately, has gone through the roof over the past couple years) lodging is usually the biggest expense when traveling.  Hotel stays are pretty pricey, so unless you have friends and family all over or a home on wheels, you might be finding the cost of traveling prohibitive these days. There areContinue reading “5 Ideas to Reduce the Cost of Travel”