The best way to explore an off-beat destination

O n a recent trip to Whistler BC, I was invited to enjoy an afternoon at the Scandinave Spa. This mountainside getaway is obviously ideal for those that have had a long day on the slopes. Massage therapists are on hand to soothe sore muscles that have been put into action for the first time in years. The baths are there to ease that hard worked body back to normal. In This Post... And then there is me. A Day at the Scandinave Spa Whistler BC Hot. Cold. Relax. Repeat. Cool Pool Relax And then there is me. I don’t ski, snowboard, or overly exert myself for fun.  This doesn’t mean I don’t hurt or do not deserve a relaxing break…right?  I may not push the limits on the hills but I do know how to relax. If there is one thing I learned in Vegas it is how to enjoy a spa. A few years ago a friend tipped me off on how to recover from a late night in Vegas. Instead of pulling the blackout curtains and feeling like death in your stuffy hotel room, drag your sorry as...

Tucked away in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Blowing Rock, North Carolina is a bustling mountain town that is known for its outdoor opportunities, quaint dining and shopping, and beautiful scenery. It’s also one of the most dog-friendly towns we’ve had the pleasure of visiting. Blowing Rock, NC is affectionately called the “Crown of the Blue Ridge,” and is a must-stop destination if you’re traveling on the world-famous Blue Ridge Parkway. Ready to take a little tour of this storybook village in the mountains? Here’s an overview of some of our favorite things to do in Blowing Rock, NC, as well as some tips for visiting with dogs. Outdoor Adventures, Parks, and Hiking near Blowing Rock, NC Blowing Rock and the Blue Ridge Mountains provide numerous activities for outdoor recreation. The following parks, hikes, and activities are dog-friendly and perfect for families: Moses H. Cone Memorial Park Flat Top Manor in Moses H. Cone Memorial Park Located rig...

Whether we’re out training and walking the pups, hiking a New England peak, or road-tripping across the country, we’ve always got a rain jacket at the ready. New England summers are notoriously unpredictable and keeping rainwear handy means we can enjoy the day no matter what the weather throws our way. I recently had the opportunity to review the Panorama Point Jacket from Outdoor Research , and it couldn’t have come at a better time! The Panorama Point from the back The Panorama Point and I became intimately acquainted over the course of a 6-day hiking road trip through the Blue Ridge Mountains, where I rarely saw the sun. I’m happy to say that the jacket was a champ at keeping me dry through torrential downpours! In fact, it’s my new go-to rain jacket for hiking. Here are my honest opinions about the Panorama Point Jacket from Outdoor Research.  Specifications and Features Weight: 9.6oz/273g (woman’s large) Fabric: 100% polyester and 50D...