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10/25/2026

Well, at least I got your attention! 👀🤣 And since you're already here… might as well stick around! I occasionally post something worth watching. 😂

10/23/2026

When World Cup ruins your lake plans! 🤣

It started with a short 5-mile hike on my day off along Carson Draw Trail. I wanted to squeeze in a little adventure before meeting up with my workmates at Cook Lake later that afternoon.

Carson Draw is a backcountry ski trail in the winter, and ever since moving to Idaho last year, this whole backcountry skiing thing has been growing on me!

About halfway through the loop, I came across the coziest little spot with a picnic table, fire pit, and lots of chopped firewood. I could only imagine how wonderful it would be in the winter, taking a break from skiing and warming up by the fire!

After finishing the loop, Cook Lake was only another 15 miles away. And no, I didn't hike those 15 miles! I DROVE! 😂

When I arrived, I had no cell service, but I managed to see a message that everyone had decided to stay behind and watch the World Cup instead. Except Lexy!

Unfortunately, my replies weren't going through, so I figured I'd just enjoy the rest of the afternoon by myself.

And what a peaceful afternoon it turned out to be! I was surprised by how quiet the lake was. Just me, my pink floatie, and a beautiful place to relax.

The funniest part? I later found out Lexy actually made it to the lake too! We were both there and somehow never saw each other! 🤣

So much for our work hangout! At least I got a pretty good solo lake day out of it.

10/22/2026

One of the hottest days I experienced out on the prairie! 🥵 This was before I discovered I could escape to the higher elevations of Wyoming's mountains, where the temperatures were a whole lot more bearable! 😂

Looking back, I still don't know why I thought hiking Crow Peak on a day like this was a good idea. But hey, another trail checked off the list!

A little throwback to my summer in South Dakota. No background music this time, just a little talking, the sounds of nature, and whatever I encountered along the way. 🌿

10/21/2026

🎉 WE HAVE A NEW NATIONAL PARK!!! 🇺🇸

Chiricahua National Monument in Arizona officially became America's 64th National Park yesterday! And of course, I had to celebrate because this has always been one of my favorite hidden gems in Arizona!

I visited years ago, and I remember being completely blown away by this place. Towering rock formations, balancing rocks, gorgeous hiking trails, and surprisingly very few people around, even in the middle of summer! I also remember the weather being much more pleasant than the scorching Arizona desert heat.

One thing I wasn't expecting? BLACK BEARS! 🐻🤣

Back then, I was still fairly new to exploring the outdoors, and the thought of black bears roaming around absolutely terrified me. So instead of sleeping in my tent, I chickened out and slept in my SUV! Hahaha!

And the campground? Gorgeous! Surrounded by trees and tucked away in such a beautiful setting.

Now that Chiricahua has officially earned national park status, I have a feeling this once quiet gem is going to get a whole lot more visitors. And honestly, I can't blame them. Wait until they see this place!

I'm definitely going back. For the hiking, the memories, and of course, a new passport stamp with NATIONAL PARK on it! 😆

Who's in for a road trip?! 🚗

P.S. These photos are from years ago, and some were taken with my ancient GoPro when I clearly had no idea what camera settings I was using. 🤣 So excuse the photo quality!

10/20/2026

100+ degrees, nasty humidity, and apparently every critter on Crow Peak decided to come say hello! 🥵🐍

Throwback to one of the hottest days of summer in South Dakota! I headed out early in the morning to hike Crow Peak near Spearfish, hoping to beat the heat. Well, that didn't help much. 😆

Crow Peak is about 6.4 miles round trip with roughly 1,600 feet of elevation gain. Not a terribly long hike, but the steep climb combined with that miserable heat and humidity made it feel a whole lot more strenuous than expected!

But this trail was ALIVE! So many wildflowers and critters everywhere. I saw the biggest snake AND the smallest snake I've ever encountered in my life, all on the same hike! 🐍 Dragonflies, bees, crawling insects, and some little creatures that apparently thought my bug net was their personal playground. One was even crawling right in front of my face! 😂

Despite the heat and all my uninvited little hiking companions, the scenery was gorgeous. Lush green forests, colorful wildflowers, and beautiful views of the surrounding Black Hills and prairie.

Definitely one of those hikes where the little things along the trail were just as memorable as the summit!

10/19/2026

Sometimes you just need to get outside, slow down, and enjoy the moment. 🍂♨️

After days of nonstop adventures in Utah, this was exactly what I needed. A beautiful fall hike, fresh mountain air, and a warm soak at a Hot Springs.

I've visited this place several times, but having those gorgeous turquoise pools almost entirely to ourselves made this visit extra special!

No rushing, no plans for the next adventure. Just enjoying where I was for a little while. 💙

10/18/2026

One last adventure before heading home! 🦬🚐

Our final stop was Antelope Island, just outside Salt Lake City, Utah!

After days of gloomy skies, strong winds, and stormy weather, the sun finally decided to make an appearance. Well, a little bit! 😆

We explored the southern part of the island and stopped at the historic Fielding Garr Ranch, one of Utah's oldest ranching sites. You can explore the old buildings, see historic equipment, and even go horseback riding on the island!

Walking around the ranch made me feel OLD. 😂 I recognized some of the tools because I actually used them growing up in the Philippines!

Then I spotted what looked like the OG RV! Same basic layout as my van: bed in the back, kitchen on the side. Apparently, vanlife isn't anything new! 🤣

And the TATANKA! 🦬🦬🦬 I saw so many bison that day!

After dropping Jeff off at the airport, everything suddenly felt different. It was quiet. After months of working at Devil's Tower and weeks of exploring new places, it finally hit me that my summer adventure was over.

I continued driving toward Idaho, and as soon as I crossed into the state, I could see snowcapped mountains in the distance.

Just like that, I was back in Idaho. ❤️

10/17/2026

FROM "I CAN'T DO THIS!" TO "CAN WE DO IT AGAIN?!" 😂🔥

My first-ever canyoneering adventure in Moab, Utah, and I think I've found another expensive hobby! 😆

This wasn't even the adventure we originally booked! Thanks to Mother Nature throwing a tantrum and sending flash flood warnings our way, we had to change plans. And somehow, the backup adventure turned out to be INCREDIBLE!

Climbing through massive cracks in the sandstone, scrambling up rocks, exploring breathtaking canyons, and then… standing at the edge of a 120-foot rappel. 😳

I was absolutely TERRIFIED!

You know that moment when your brain is screaming NO, but you've already paid for the adventure, so there's really no turning back? 😂

That was me!

But the moment I got past the overhang and my feet left the wall, the fear turned into pure excitement! By the time I reached the bottom, I was ready for round two!

And just like that, another adventure added to my growing list of things I never thought I'd be brave enough to do! 😆

Huge thanks to Skyler from Desert Highlights for being incredibly patient with us, and to Jeff for going first and making it look so easy! 🙌

Not bad for a day that almost got canceled!

Now I'm curious… would you step over that edge? 😆

10/16/2026

From canyoneering in Moab to soaking in hot springs! ♨️

After all our adventures around Moab, we started making our way toward Salt Lake City with a couple of stops along the way.

First stop was Jackass Joe's, an alien-themed jerky shop with just about every flavor and type of meat jerky you can imagine! They also had tons of candy, some pretty unusual snacks, and you could even get yourself a fake ID! 🤣👽

Next stop was Hot Springs! I've been here multiple times, and it's always worth coming back. The hike is moderately challenging but fairly short, always the fall colors made it even more beautiful.

You'll know you're getting close when you start seeing steam rising from the stream and smelling rotten eggs! 😂 Not exactly the smell you'd associate with paradise, but trust me, it's worth it!

I was so happy when we arrived because there weren't many people around! Everyone was hanging out near the waterfall, which meant we had the beautiful lower turquoise pools all to ourselves!

After all the climbing, rappelling, and hiking we'd been doing, sitting in that warm water surrounded by fall colors was exactly what we needed. Sometimes the best adventure is doing absolutely nothing for a while! 😆

And to end the day, have you ever had noodle soup with lettuce as your veggies? Because that's literally all we had left in the fridge! 🤣🥬 Gotta work with what you've got!

10/15/2026

I was terrified to rappel down 120 feet… and when I reached the bottom, I asked if we could do it AGAIN! 😆

Canyoneering in Moab was our second most anticipated adventure of this road trip! We originally booked a full day of getting wet in slot canyons, but the weather was being an absolute jerk. 😂 With constant flash flood warnings, we thought our trip would be canceled.

Thankfully, our guide Skyler offered safer routes where we wouldn't risk getting trapped if the storms arrived midday. He was incredibly patient with us, explaining our options along the way and letting us choose our adventures. Poor guy probably didn't realize what he'd signed up for! 😆

I didn't expect climbing to be part of the day! Skyler even took us inside a massive crack in the rock. It was high, but with walls surrounding me, I couldn't see the drop. My brain appreciated that little trick. 😂

Then we reached the arch where we'd rappel. We had to climb up, and I wished I'd brought my climbing shoes! My oversized boots weren't exactly helping with those tiny footholds. But I made it!

Then came the REAL challenge. A 120 foot rappel!

Jeff went first. Meanwhile, my brain was screaming, DO NOT STEP OVER THAT EDGE! But I booked this adventure, and I wasn't backing out now!

I finally forced myself over and slowly descended. Halfway down, I unexpectedly landed on a ledge. Skyler kindly said I could rest there, but one look at the drop and my brain went into full panic mode. NO THANK YOU! 😂

Then came the overhang. MORE PANIC! Jeff yelled, This is the fun part! Easy for him to say from down there! 😆

But once my feet left the wall and I was hanging freely from the rope, I realized he was RIGHT!

When I reached the bottom, I immediately told Skyler, Let's do it again! 😂

We continued exploring, looking for another rappel spot and enjoying the incredible canyon views, even with the gloomy weather. We spotted buggies cruising around too!

Instead of our usual mystery dinner made from whatever survived in the van's fridge, we treated ourselves to hot soup. After all that excitement, it tasted even better!

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