Carrie Visintainer

In my humble opinion, Father’s Day is a tough gift holiday. My dad, for one, requests “nothing” every year and when pressed, might suggest a pair of socks.

Summer is the perfect time to lace up your hiking boots, pack a backpack, and immerse yourself in the gorgeous scenery the U.S. has to offer. Here are 6 fantastic options to add to your bucket list: 1.

Colorado is known for its year-round adrenalin sports—snowboarding, skiing, backpacking, cycling, and climbing—but it’s also home to another gem: Epic hot springs.

But then I realized I didn’t even know my neighbors’ names. Or anything about them. My family has been living in our house for seven years.

Recently my family took a class where we ate a buffet of creepy crawlers. Gross, right?

Summer is right around the corner, and maybe one of your goals this year is to try hiking. It can be intimidating the first time, especially if you’re not exactly an outdoorsy type.

If you’re lucky enough to be someone who went to summer camp as a kid, you probably have fond memories of paddling canoes, swimming in lakes, archery, campfires, and endless s’mores.

Gifts of experience are often the most satisfying of all.

Their mission is to empower people to shatter barriers, find their inner purpose, and contribute their very best to the world, and they’ve worked internationally with thousands of people from diverse populations, including wounded veterans, people with disabilities, and at-risk youth. Their work is truly inspiring.

“Notice what you notice.” This is one of my favorite Allen Ginsberg quotes. For me, it speaks to presence of mind, body, and spirit.

Have you been feeling like it’s time to plan an adventure, but you’re not sure what or how? Maybe you need a little inspiration (or a kick in the pants).

Want to book a flight… somewhere? These days, there are so many sites and apps for tracking airfares, it’s hard to know which one to use.