Mindy Miller

Looking for an unforgettable adventure in Twin Falls, Idaho? Paddle to Shoshone Falls, the “Niagara of the West” for epic canyon views and cascading waterfalls. It’s one of the most rewarding half-day trips you can take in southern Idaho, especially if you get to share it with people you love. Here’s everything you need to …

So it turns out that a lack of planning can lead to ridiculously amazing experiences when you’re traveling 😉 Vance and I discovered Summer Lake Hot Springs totally by chance. Our destination on this leg of our journey would ultimately be Reno, but luckily we had a handful of free days to play with and …

There is something uniquely humbling about riding a ski lift for the first time at 45 years old. Clipping into your skis, loading the chair, and letting it carry you all the way to the top of the mountain, with the growing awareness that there is no turning back, was more unsettling than I expected. …

Tucked just around the corner from the Fort Pierce Inlet lies a magical maze of mangroves and open-water bliss known as Boot Toe Point. I’ve paddled this trail a few times now, and every single time it blows me away. There’s something about gliding through those mangrove tunnels, canopied sections that feel like a portal …

There’s something about being in the mountains that resets me. Out there, my problems shrink down to size, the air feels cleaner, the silence louder, and the views so big they stop me in my tracks. Every sense is awake, the sunshine, the smells, the sounds, even the quiet. And when a trail promises not …

They say dreams don’t work unless you do, and I admit, I’ve been working. After years of planning and stubbornly chasing a life of freedom and fresh wonder, I finally got the keys to my next big adventure: meet Dustcatcher, a white F350 4×4 with a Lance 805 camper riding proudly on its back. Dustcatcher …

The only thing better than exploring one of your favorite places on earth is sharing that place with some of your favorite humans. In July of 2024, we finally did exactly that. Vance had worked in Bangor, Maine for six months the year before, and he and I had explored Acadia inside and out. So …

Looking for a hike near Salt Lake City that looks like you should’ve trained for Everest, but it actually only takes half a day? Look no further than Lake Blanche in Big Cottonwood Canyon. This trail strikes the perfect balance between accessible and awe-inspiring: 6.5-miles round trip with ~2,700 feet of elevation gain. While it’s …

It starts with silence. Still forest. Quiet rock face. Just the sound of wind through pines. And then… a low rumble. The ground almost seems to vibrate as water begins rushing from the cliff wall, building from nothing into a roaring cascade in seconds. The first time you hear it, it’s almost shocking. Slightly terrifying. …

There’s a certain kind of cold that doesn’t bite, it just perks you up. Logan Canyon in October held that kind of chill. Crisp. Clean. The kind that seeps through your gloves just enough to remind you you’re alive, but not enough to send you back to the car. The aspens were turning, flashes of …