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Happy National Trails day 2023!04.04.23 : Roads? Where we’re going, we don’t need roads… In order to get to Mariscal Canyon, one of the most remote areas of the park, we had to drive 29 miles each way on “primitive dirt roads. Our big red truck opened up tons of new experiences in Big Bend.04.03.23 : Views from the top. We hiked the 10-mile round trip from Chisos Basin to the top of Emory Peak, the highest point in Big Bend. First pic is looking south over the South Rim toward Mexico, second one is looking north into Chisos Basin with Casa Grande Peak at the right.04.03.23 : Looking out through the V-shaped “Window” of Chisos Basin. We were on our way to the summit of Emory Peak along the Pinnacles Trail.04.03.23 : More sunrise scenes from our shipping container home Airbnb in Terlingua.04.03.23 : Waking up to sunrise over the Chisos Mountains and also my favorite desert plant, the ocotillo.
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Nick & Neil’s Best of 2021
For the most part, travel was back to normal in 2021, which meant a return to our usual form of finding the best food and drink wherever we go. The following is our list of the best things we ate … Continue reading
High Kick’s Best of 2017
As 2017 comes to an end, it’s time to reflect on another year of travel, specifically the food and beverage department. Our spring break getaway focused on the southwestern states of Arizona, Nevada and California, while summer had us … Continue reading
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30 Breweries, 75 Beers
Click for larger view Experiencing local flavor is always a goal of ours while on the road. One of our favorite places to find it is craft breweries, because these days it seems almost every town has its own. … Continue reading
5 Underrated American Cities You Should Visit
Some cities have an automatic slot on any must-visit list, others are hidden gems. Finding those that exceed expectations is one of the best parts of traveling. Here are five cities that won us over with combinations of history, culture and charm. … Continue reading
Kick of the week: Grand Rapids, MI
This past October we were looking for a quick getaway for the Columbus Day weekend. We needed someplace not too far away but with enough highlights to keep us busy for a couple days. Having been recently voted “Best Beer … Continue reading
High Kick’s Best of 2015 List
Dining and drinking are always top-of-mind while we travel, so it’s no surprise many of our road trip memories revolve around tables and bar stools. When something especially good catches our attention, we write it down. Now at the end … Continue reading
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Western Parks Part 2: Great Sand Dunes to Mesa Verde
Continued from Part 1 The following day was our travel day between Great Sand Dunes and Mesa Verde. It’s only about a four hour drive, so there was no need to rush. Along Highway 160 we crossed the Continental Divide … Continue reading
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Western Parks Part 1: Iowa City to Great Sand Dunes
We knew going in that it was going to be the longest road trip we’d ever taken. We had looked at options like flying to Denver or Salt Lake City, but decided on an all-car route in the end. Since … Continue reading
Florida National Parks
Given their locations at the southern tip of the lowest and flattest state, it’s no surprise that all three of Florida’s national parks feature water prominently. Everglades is the largest wilderness area east of the Mississippi and is a UNESCO … Continue reading
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