family activities – Smalls and Talls Outdoors

Pikes Peak

Pikes peak was one of the most beautiful drives we have ever done! It was 19 miles to the top which was 14,115 feet above sea level. We originally thought that Pike’s Peak is the highest peak in Colorado—we were mistaken. Apparently it is the highest summit of the southern Front Range of the RockyContinue reading “Pikes Peak”

New Wave Trail

On our last full day of our vacation we woke up in page Arizona. Page was absolutely beautiful. Today we decided to stay in page and hit the new wave trail. Mediums requested to do the Wave Trail but when we started looking into it, it was too far to drive, too far for SnackContinue reading “New Wave Trail”

Grand Canyon Railway

We chose to go to the Grand Canyon via the Grand Canyon Railway to avoid some traffic and make it easier to get in/out of the park. This was a lot of fun and the kids loved it. The Grand Canyon Railway had a lot of entertainment on the way there and a special surpriseContinue reading “Grand Canyon Railway”

Mountain Pass ATV Rentals

As usual on family vacations, things keep changing, this day was no exception. On this day we were expecting to go on one of the most epic parts of our vacation. Unfortunately, due to extreme winds we had to cancel that part and find something else to do. That was one of the best thingsContinue reading “Mountain Pass ATV Rentals”

Grand Canyon Deer Farm

We had a free morning before another big adventure and decided to do something close to our home for the week in Williams, AZ. I was torn between Bearizona and the deer farm. I chose the Grand Canyon Deer Farm because it seemed more hands on. The deer farm consists of animals that have beenContinue reading “Grand Canyon Deer Farm”

Georgia Sea Turtle Center

The Georgia Sea Turtle Center on Jekyll Island is near and dear to my heart because I feel that my career as an Occupational Therapist and my love for animals is tied up in this one place. At the Georgia Sea Turtle Center, they rescue sick and injured sea turtles and try to rehabilitate them.Continue reading “Georgia Sea Turtle Center”