The drive from Boise to Yellowstone is over 5 hours long, so we decided to break it up with a stop at Craters of the Moon. It was just the right place for us to stop on our way to…
Hiking in Yellowstone for all Fitness Levels
When I first asked Aldo if he was willing to go on vacation with me and my mom, he had absolutely no issue about the potentially awkward 3-person dynamic. His biggest concern was how much hiking he might have to…
Geysers And Other Thermal Activity In Yellowstone
On our first day in Yellowstone National Park, we stopped by a visitor’s center to find out Old Faithful’s “schedule” for the day. It turns out we just missed an eruption, so we decided to go on with our day…
Old Faithful Geyser – #1 Attraction at Yellowstone?
The first thing we did when we got to Yellowstone National Park was go to the Madison Visitor Center to ask about Old Faithful’s schedule. Yes, there’s a schedule. It turns out we just missed an eruption. We decided to…
Grand Canyon of Yellowstone National Park
The Yellowstone river running through the park is very impressive, and it has carved out a massive canyon with its powerful flow of water. The canyon is 20 miles long, with a depth of 800-1200 feet, and a width of…
Mammoth Hot Springs at Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park has so many amazing things to see. Just like millions of others, I’ve always wanted to go there to see the geysers and to see the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. But it was only when we booked the trip…
Our Trip to Boston – A Much Needed Weekend Getaway
Last weekend Aldo and I went to Boston for a quick getaway. Work has been crazy busy for me, so we could only take off one day, but it was a much needed mini-vacation. We stayed at an apartment in…