Bear River State Park tips for visiting

Get close up to the bison at Bear River State Park in Wyoming.

Last year on the way home from our epic summer family road trip, we had a stop in Evanston Wyoming. As we approached out stop for the night (the last stop of our trip, actually) I started doing a little bit of research on things to do in Evanston. Imagine my excitement when I discovered […]

United States bucket list and bingo cards

United States bucket list and bingo cards.

I’ve been trying to think of a fun blog post to help you celebrate America’s 250th. Of course, I wanted to make it something travel-related. Our family loves road tripping around our beautiful country. There are so many incredible things we’ve been able to cross off our United States bucket list, but there are still […]

Pacific Northwest road trip itinerary for families

Florence, Oregon sand dunes at the beach.

We have been planning summer road trips since 2020 and have made plenty of fun (and often chaotic) memories over the years. In 2024 we road tripped through the Pacific Northwest for the second time. We checked off our last two national parks on our list for that region and played on the beautiful beaches. […]

gift guide for outdoor lovers

Chatbooks discount code LITTLEDOVE.

‘Tis the season for being outdoors and for gift giving! With graduation season in full swing, Mother’s Day right around the corner, and Father’s Day coming up, I wanted to round up some of my favorite gift ideas for people that love the great outdoors. These gifts are probably best suited for teens and adults, […]

Wuksachi Lodge review: staying in Sequoia National Park

Silliman building at Wuksachi Lodge in Sequoia National Park.

On our recent trip to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks our family stayed in the only lodge within the park boundary. We loved our stay amongst the biggest trees in the world! Keep reading for our full Wuksachi Lodge review, including if it’s worth the price or not! the history of Wuksachi Lodge in […]