Yonderlust Ramblings

Local pizzerias. Vintage town squares. Endless expanses and stunning, unobstructed sunsets.  Friendly, inviting locals.  Quirky backstories. Gorgeous, red rock canyons.  These are just a few of the reasons I love small town west Texas!

Vegas has at least one more secret left!

There’s a lot more to Carlsbad than just its Caverns, and you do NOT want to miss out on all the small town charm this place has to offer!

Beautifully, crumbling, pastel buildings. Roads brimming with vintage cars.  Empty turquoise beaches. Friendly, culturally unique people.  Cuba is a perfect blend of old and new.  

Costa Rica, my favorite place to get on a beaten path...

Interested in a different kind of vacation? Try a “runcation”!

Here’s your complete guide to hiking Guadalupe Mountains National Park and Texas’s state high point, Guadalupe Peak!

This is what you find when you leave Bourbon Street, and get lost on a run through New Orleans!

Think west Texas is flat and boring? Come hike the Lighthouse Trail in the 2nd largest canyon in the United States, and you will think differently!

This race lives up to its reputation as one of the hardest races in the world.  Interested in taking on the 5,000 steps of the Great Wall Marathon? Check out this guide!

Northern New Mexico is brimming with adorable mountain towns, including Eagle Nest, Angel Fire, and Taos.  Looking to do some day hiking? Here’s a short collection of easy (dog friendly) day hikes in each of these mountain towns.

This hike has it all! Water features, forest canopy, rocky switchbacks, wildlife sightings, plentiful wildflowers, and the claim to the highest peak in New Mexico! Check out this guide to conquering Wheeler Peak!

Waterfalls, glaciers, black sand beaches, and more! No matter whether you are a one hour hiker or a one week hiker, Iceland has something to offer every level of outdoor enthusiast! Check out this collection of best, easy day hikes in Southern Iceland!