Veteran Edition ScatPack Shaker: The First Month
The first month with our 2022 Challenger Scat Pack Shaker, “Veteran Edition” Supporting veterans from the Gulf Coast and across the country. USAF Reserve Chief,
Our UK Adventure 2025: A Family Journey Through Time and Nature
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of landing in a new country with the whole family, suitcases in tow and a sense of wonder in
Upstate New York Adventure, Summer 2024
Our family trip to Upstate New York in 2024 included two distinct destinations: Niagara Falls and the Finger Lakes. We visited during the summer, stayed in
Breckenridge Bonanza: A week of wind and white in the Rockies (January 2024)
Breckenridge lived up to its reputation as a winter wonderland during our trip earlier in 2014. The temperatures dipped well below zero most days, with
Telluride + Ouray, Colorado, July 2023
We are always in awe of the breathtaking panoramas of the Red Mountains in Colorado. Their namesake red rocks, stained with iron oxide, twist and
Boating Blue Mesa
Blue Mesa Reservoir, which is part of Curecanti National Recreation Area, is the largest in Colorado, which means abundant recreation and fun on-the-water opportunities in
Gordon Creek Falls Near Price, Utah
Gordon Creek Falls is a 2.2-mile, out-and-back trail near Helper, Utah, that features lower and upper falls. The trail is lightly trafficked and good for
Wonder of the Seas on Royal Caribbean w/ #WellRoundedTravlers 2023
The Wonder of the Seas is a super cool cruise ship that has lots of fun activities for the whole family! Parents can relax and
2024 Grand Highlander Hybrid is Revealed!
The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander was recently unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show. It offers three powertrains and three grades, with options from entry level
Why Electric & Hybrid for Overland Adventure?
The times, as they say, are changing. As we’ve seen in many recent articles over at Toyota Cruisers & Trucks – the exploring world is
North Carolina Colors Exploring 2022
In North Carolina, fall colors typically begin to appear in late September and early October. The peak of fall foliage in the state usually occurs
Mountain Biking in Alafia State Park, Florida
Mountain biking is one of the most popular activities in Alafia, Florida. The area is renowned for its vast network of trails that range from
2020 Colorado Snow Season
Our 2020 (and in to 2021) snow season in Colorado was bittersweet to say the least. As the global pandemic from Covid-19 continued, we did
So, About Cars
I grew up in the Detroit area. That could be enough of an article to explain our upcoming additions to Live To Explore, but I’ll
Welcome to LWR pure!
Do you love where you live? We sure do! We started LWR pure as a way to enhance the sharing of ideas, something for family
Our Move to the Suncoast
Well, it happened. After 25 years as Colorado residents, the Williams Family packed up our WellRoundedTravelers, sold most of our belongings (including the house), and
Spring Break 2021: Padre Island, Texas
This year for Spring Break we took the WellRoundedTravelers to Padre island & Corpus Christi, Texas for some fun with friends.
Explore Smart with Live to Explore + Toyota Cruisers & Trucks
Thanks for your interest in helping us preserve amazing outdoor spaces for future generations! This page will be regularly updated with resources, tips, and ideas
Sedona, Arizona Exploring
We take the WellRoundedTravelers on a great trip to Sedona, Arizona for our 15th wedding anniversary. Such a great time exploring!
A Toasty Week in Moab, 2020
After the global pandemic at the world and our state of Colorado in March 2020, we did the responsible thing and self quarantined for over
Epic Views + Blue Bird Skies: Telluride 2020
Our two families took advantage of the long Presidents’ Day weekend in 2020 to head south to Telluride. While we did not have any fresh
Antelope Canyon / Horseshoe Bend | Glen Canyon NRA
What can be said about the series of Antelope Canyon adventures at Glen Canyon NRA that hasn’t already been stated?
Glen Canyon 2019: Lake Powell
For the warmest day of our late-October trip, we chose to explore Lake Powell by boat. Since seeing the famous Antelope Canyon from the water
Glen Canyon 2019: Crosby Canyon Adventure
During our 2019 adventure to the Page, AZ area including Lake Powell and Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, we really wanted to find something off
Review: Kuat NV 2.0 and Trio Bike Racks
In the Summer 2019 Issue of Toyota Cruisers & Trucks, we showed off two new mountain bike racks from Kuat. After that issue published we
Colorado’s Western Slope: Intro
After one of the worst winters Colorado has seen since records have been kept, our family of explorers was ready to visit a new area
Reef Snorkeling, Belize 2019 Part 4
Perhaps the most famous attraction in Belize is the Great Barrier reef, a Unesco World Heritage site: “..the largest barrier reef in the northern hemisphere,
2019 Belize Part 3: Island Life
After spending plenty of time inland, the day came to venture east to the coast. Our route took us into the heart of Belize city,
2019 Belize Part 2: Inland Adventure
One of the main things we’re trying to teach our Well Rounded Travelers is to experience new locations with an open, unbiased mind to the
Belize 2019 Part 1: Lay of the Land
One of the main things we’re trying to teach our Well Rounded Travelers is to experience new locations with an open, unbiased mind to the
Spring Break 2019, Beaver Creek, Colorado
Our Well Rounded Travelers had an amazing Spring Break Ski vacation this year. We were blessed to be able to spend most of the week
The Netherlands Exploring, 2018
Angie’s maternal family (Jager) is 2nd generation American. Here Great Grandfather, Arjen Jager, immigrated through Ellis Island in the early 20th century. So when the
Iceland in Less Than 48 Hours? Sure Thing!
You may think less than 48 hours exploring Iceland is not enough. You would be right. However, since IcelandAir offers #MyStopover airline fares for the
2000 Miles in the Rockies
This summer we had the chance to take our GX-460 (Project 4 Adventure) along with our 24′ Winnebago Minnie trailer across the Rocky Mountains from
Try One of these great Campfire Recipes (SurvivalLife.com)
Next time you’re around a campfire either during an adventure or at home, check out one (or several) of these great campfire recipes from SurvivalLife.com
Outdoor Retailer | Summer Show 2017
Our Partner Toyota Cruisers & Trucks attended Outdoor Retailer, and found some really great gear coming in the next year!
Insulated Tumbler Test | 2017
Insulated pints/tumblers are currently one of the top buys in the outdoor community, and for good reason. They usually come with a leak-resistant top so
Review: 1862 David Walley’s Resort | Genoa, NV
Since purchasing a timeshare week at Grand Lodge on Peak 7 in Breckinridge, Colorado about 6 years ago, we’ve had the opportunity to visit quite
This is Phoenix, An All-In-One Solar Generator From Renogy
We’ve seen solar panels, battery packs, and kits in all shapes, sizes, and prices. Usually the completly contained units are not large enough to power
20,000ft Over Lake Tahoe
As an Explorer of all things cold & steep, skiing & riding Lake Tahoe has always been high on my bucket list.Last week the Williams
Our Hema Map Patrol Adventure
Last summer, our family was fortunate enough to enjoy serving on the Hema Map Patrol for 6 days. We covered the Northern Colorado -> Southern
Ride Your MTB from Durango to Moab this Summer (Must Do)
Looking for something a little more amazing than your local MTB track this summer? Why not ride from Durango, CO to Moab, UT?
Top 10 Snow States (2017 Edition)
Do you love snow? If you’re a plow driver, it is unlikely that you are. If you Live To Explore like we do, you probably
Brews N Slopes – A Breckenridge Day Trip
Exploring your local ski mountain doesn’t have to be a major production. Of course we all love the epic family ski vacation (See Whistler 2012
Two Months with the Big Green Egg
Last summer our trusty propane grill, which has served us for more than 7 years, finally gave the ghost. There was a shovel full of
Headed for Adventure? Check out these home-town Independent Gear Shops
While we all love the availability and inventory of the big ‘go-to’ gear shops (REI, Dicks, etc), it’s nice to support a more “Local” effort
Your Daily Dose of Big-Mountain Remote Snow Adventure: TSIRKU from The North Face + Sherpa Cinemas
Sponsored by The North Face, Sherpa Cinemas has released TSIRKU, a short three-part series following two skiers + one snowboarder as they tackle the Corrugated
The Horn: Follow Air Zermatt with Red Bull TV
Given our history of involvement in Search and Rescue, when a series like this comes along – you binge watch. In this new series from
Three Camp-Friendly Coffee Options
Like many of you, the Adventure Insider team is much more friendly after our morning cup-of-joe. Here are our top three options you should investigate
Our Air Fryer is now the most used appliance in our kitchen.
Air fryers have become increasingly popular in recent years, and for good reason. They offer a number of benefits over traditional cooking methods including healthier
Why Growing up in Detroit during the 80s made me a “car guy”…
Growing up in the Detroit area in the 80s with a love of cars was a dream come true. Detroit was the car capital of