by Mark Walker | Aug 29, 2024 | Destinations
Last weekend, we packed up our camping gear and headed to Versailles State Park for a much-needed escape into nature. Nestled in southeastern Indiana, Versailles State Park offers a perfect blend of outdoor activities, beautiful scenery, and opportunities to learn...
by Mark Walker | Aug 28, 2024 | Product Reviews
I recently purchased the 10 x 14 Kodiak Canvas Flex-Bow tent on the recommendation from a friend. I needed something large enough for the family to use on car camping trips and durable enough to last a life time. See below for my take on why it’s an awesome...
by Mark Walker | Oct 24, 2018 | Destinations, Travel Tips
Traveling to Europe can be intimidating but it really doesn’t have to be. As with any adventure, things will go more smoothly if you properly plan. There are tons of checklists for traveling to Europe, but we wanted to share 10 helpful things we’ve learned...
by Mark Walker | Sep 28, 2018 | Destinations
We had a long list of places to see and things to do during our stay in Paris. Montmartre was one of the areas in the city we knew we wanted to visit. We had heard and read great things about the eclectic village that overlooks the city. It was an easy metro ride...
by Mark Walker | Sep 26, 2018 | Destinations
As you may already know, there’s no shortage of stunning hikes in the Mürren area. You’ll find rugged inclines up the mountains, meandering strolls above the valley, and everything in between. On this particular day, we had a break before dinner and the...
by Mark Walker | Sep 25, 2018 | Destinations
We recently took a road trip down to the Bentonville, Arkansas area for a family wedding. It was going to be about a 10-hour drive, so we needed to take a pitstop or two along the route. As we travelled along I-70, just west of Indiana, we started seeing signs for...
by Mark Walker | Sep 22, 2018 | Destinations
On our most recent visit to Switzerland, we stayed in Mürren for an entire week. Our visit was full of delicious food, friendly folks, and gorgeous hikes. Among all the dreamy hikes, one of our favorites was the Mountain View Trail. It’s a relatively easy hike...
by Mark Walker | Aug 13, 2018 | Destinations
We visited Switzerland a couple years ago and had the time of our lives. I mean, Swiss cows, snow-capped mountains, stunning hikes, and fantastic meals…what more could you want out of a destination? Believe it or not, I did leave Switzerland a little...
by Mark Walker | Mar 12, 2017 | Destinations
Panoramic views of the snow-capped alps. Distant clanging of bells on the Swiss Alpine cows. Trails laced with wildflowers that trace in and out of tiny farming towns. If you like these things, please continue reading. If not, what is wrong with you!? My hike from...
by Mark Walker | Aug 17, 2015 | Product Reviews
I recently did a through hike of the Knobstone Trail, which is a 58-mile stretch through southern Indiana. Although I don’t necessarily want to, I keep my phone on me while I’m hiking and I needed a charging system I could take with me. I chose...
