Why Not Just Go

Don't let life get in the way of adventure

Interstate 70….then HOME!!!

July 31 – Aug 2   We departed Boulder, Colorado July 31 for the long 3 day road trip back to our home in Vienna, VA. We had two very long days on the road traveling through probably the worst… Continue Reading…


Visiting Friends in Boulder, Colorado

July 29 and 30 – We were treated to an amazing brunch from Lynn and Jay before departing for Boulder, Colorado (best frittata ever!). This last stop on our adventure out west is two nights with Briana’s college roommate, Cindy,… Continue Reading…


Visiting Family in Aspen, CO

July 27 and 28 – Briana and I woke up at 5:30am so we could try and be on the road by 7am for the five hour drive south to Aspen. But not before giving hugs and saying good-bye to… Continue Reading…


Jackson, WY

July 25 and 26 – So this morning we departed Jackson Lake Lodge. But not before David, Briana, and I ventured up the trail that runs alongside the lodge, Lunch Tree Hill, to see if we could spot a moose.… Continue Reading…


Grizzly Adams I Am Not….

July 25 – We had an early departure from our hotel for our 7:30am Snake River float trip with Triangle X Float. Our guide, Alex, was awesome and extremely knowledgable about the whole Teton region, from animals to river erosion.… Continue Reading…


Grand Teton National Park

July 23rd – Back on my feet, I woke up early and did an early morning stroll around the Upper Geyser Basin with Briana and David. Got some good photos. Then had a quick breakfast and were off for Grand… Continue Reading…


My Day That Could’ve Been

July 22nd Guest post by Briana White We had a master plan for our one full day near the Old Faithful Inn, on the southwest side of the park – geysers, mud pots, fumaroles, and springs (plus a waterfall).  Our… Continue Reading…


On Our Way to Old Faithful Inn

July 21 – This morning we checked out of Lake Yellowstone Hotel and said goodbye to our little yellow cabins in the woods and began our journey over to the southwest part of the park with a two-night stay in… Continue Reading…


In Search of Bears and Wolves

July 20 – This morning departure time was 7am for the long car ride to the Lamar Valley, in search of bears and wolves. On our way we made a quick 15 minute pit stop to see the Mud Vulcano… Continue Reading…


Bison, Bison, and more Bison

July 19 – Today we ventured up to Mammoth Hot Springs, which took roughly 2 hours, to visit the travertine terraces. Along the way we were stuck in a 15 minute bison jam in Hayden Valley. We were fortunate enough… Continue Reading…