Chris and I met online, back when that was still weird, and right before Tinder became a huge thing. When people would ask us how we met, you’d see the change in their face as they’d say “Oh…” when you know what they’re really thinking was “oh so you couldn’t find a match the real way…” Our shared interest was hiking. He suggested a hike for our first date, and I was less than enthused about meeting a stranger in a secluded mountain. When he kept suggesting a hike, I almost cancelled altogether!
Instead he suggested we meet at Lee’s Mongolian in Ogden, Utah. A dinner here involves building your bowl and watching it cook on the giant grill. We sat down with our food and then talked so much our food got cold before we could pay it much attention. We talked until the restaurant emptied out and we were the last to leave. We arrived as strangers and left as friends. I knew on my drive home that Chris was going to be someone special.
Our second date was a movie (The Dark Knight Rises), so it wasn’t until our third date that we actually went on a hike together.
Chris asked if I wanted an easy hike or a harder hike with a great view. Obviously, I chose the harder hike with the great view. Why bother going on a hike that doesn’t have a view at the end?
He took me up the Lewis Peak trail to the overlook above Huntsville, Eden, and Liberty. We talked the entire way up, and the entire way down.
Dinner afterward was at Ogden Pizzeria, and that night we shared our first kiss (sorry for TMI haha).
It wasn’t until much much later that I found out Chris had been secretly testing me that night!
Apparently, he’d been unimpressed with the caliber of girls he’d met online so far, so he mechanized a series of tests to determine if the girl was worth future attention. One girl in particular had claimed to be an “avid hiker” but apparently struggled on what he had suggested to me as the easy hike.
If I could make it to the overlook with no more than three breaks, he would take me to his favorite restaurant afterward. I’m not sure where he planned to take me if I didn’t pass his test. Probably McDonald’s.
Completely unaware of this secret evaluation, I made it to the top with exactly three breaks.
I’d like to point out that if I hadn’t been trying to keep up with his giant hiking strides while simultaneously holding a full conversation and pretending I wasn’t gasping for oxygen, I probably wouldn’t have needed any breaks at all.
This secret test is so Chris. Sometimes it makes me wonder…
What if I had taken one extra break? What if I had cancelled that first date because he wanted to hike?
Where would I be now? What skank would Chris be married to instead?
We will never know.
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My budgeting strategy can be summed up in three words: no surprises allowed.
At the center of my system is one master spreadsheet that tracks every dollar moving in and out of my checking account. Mortgage, utilities, car payments, automatic savings transfers, insurance, property taxes—if it touches my checking account, it lives in the spreadsheet. It’s not flashy or complicated, but it gives me complete visibility into my financial life.
This approach didn’t come from nowhere. It came from experience. I’ve had the kind of financial surprises that make your stomach drop – like needing new tires and genuinely not knowing where a few hundred dollars would come from, even for used ones. I’ve also spent time in the exhausting cycle of climbing out of credit card debt. Once you’ve lived through that stress, you never want to go back. That’s where the “no surprises” rule was born.
One of the most important pieces of my system is planning for annual expenses before they exist. Instead of letting things like property taxes, insurance premiums, or other yearly bills show up and ruin my month, I automatically set aside money from every paycheck. By the time those bills arrive, the money is already waiting. This significantly reduces my stress levels.
Credit cards get a slightly different treatment. I don’t track individual credit card purchases in my spreadsheet, but I do review every statement carefully. This keeps me aware of my spending and ensures nothing unexpected slips through. Then I pay the statement balance in full every single month. No exceptions. Credit cards are a convenience tool and way to earn rewards, not a loan.
One habit that surprises people is that I never pay bills early. I pay them on time—never late, never early. Letting money sit in my account a little longer earns a tiny bit of interest. It may only be pennies now, but it builds the discipline and mindset for when those pennies eventually grow into something much bigger.
The real magic of my spreadsheet is that it projects paychecks and bills up to a year in advance. That means I always know what my future checking balance looks like. If I ever see a future dip heading toward zero, I have plenty of time to adjust before it becomes a problem.
In the end, my philosophy is simple: Pay bills in full. Avoid interest. Maximize interest earned. Stay prepared.
Because the best budget is the one that lets you sleep at night.
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Our time in Sequoia was split over two and a half-ish days, not including our time allocated for the Kings Canyon National Park side. We made the most of what we could see in a short time frame. While we occasionally felt rushed, I think we did a solid job maximizing our stay. For a slower-paced visit, we easily could have added another full day split between Sequoia and Kings Canyon.
Day 1
Our day began in Joshua Tree National Park, followed by roughly a five-hour drive to our campsite near Sequoia. Once we settled in at Three Rivers Hideaway, we headed out for a preliminary drive to get our first taste of the park. From camp, it took about an hour of winding mountain roads to reach our first stop.
General Sherman Sneak Peak: 1st Stop
Seeing General Sherman is non-negotiable. It’s the world’s largest living tree by volume. It’s the “Mona Lisa” of the park. People will literally come just to see this tree and then leave, much like visitors who pop into the Louvre Museum for a quick (and crowded) peek at the Mona Lisa and head out. The park makes it extremely easy to funnel visitors here, especially if you have a disability placard on your car. There is a dedicated accessible parking lot that provides closer access to the trail. For everyone else, the walk is about 1.2 miles round-trip with a very steep return climb. We kept this visit short, planning to return the following day for a longer look.
One of the big trees on the trek down to General Sherman
Tunnel Rock and Hospital Rock: 2nd Stop
These two stops are close to the park entrance and just minutes apart, so it made sense to group them together. You can no longer drive under Tunnel Rock, but you can climb on top of it, which I loved.
Tunnel Rock
Hospital Rock was also worth a quick stop – about five to ten minutes is plenty. Historically, it was used by members of the Potwisha people for traditional healing practices, adding an important cultural layer to the visit.
After this, we headed back to camp. Between driving and short stops, most of the day had been spent on the road.
Day 2
Moro Rock: 3rd Stop
Moro Rock is a standout stop. The climb is steep and stair-heavy, but it’s short at about half a mile round-trip. It’s more than worth the effort. The panoramic views from the top are incredible, and it’s fun standing on the rock you’ve been seeing from the road below.
Chris at the top taking a photo of me working my way up the steep stairs. Heading back down from the top of Moro Rock
Crescent Meadow/Trail of the Sequoias: 4th Stop
We knew this stop would be a longer one, but we also knew it would be the right thing for us. It’s a Choose Your Own Adventure type of trail. It can be longer or shorter depending on the path you choose. I think we meant to make it shorter but ended up doing a 7-mile loop.
We started at the Crescent Meadow Loop, stopped to see Tharp’s Log, and connected to the Trail of the Sequoias. The Trail of the Sequoias is a less popular trail, presumably due to its length, but it’s mostly flat, peaceful, and incredibly beautiful. It was reminiscent of a visit to the Redwoods (specifically the Boy Scout Tree Trail) where you feel completely immersed among ancient, towering trees. We truly felt deep in the heart of the park here.
*A note about Tharp’s Log: It’s cool if you’re already passing by, but it’s not worth going out of your way for. You can’t get close enough to see Tharp’s “house” and the lack of sunlight in the log makes it hard to see much detail anyway.
Chris about to head underneath a fallen giant tree on the Trail of the SequoiasThe way the sunlight was hitting the trees on the Trail of the Sequoias was magicalBeautiful and lush Trail of the SequoiasChris enjoying one of the giant Sequoias on the Trail of the Sequoias
Tunnel Log (not the Tunnel Rock): 5th Stop
Chris is a sucker for driving through trees. We had to wait in a short line of other cars getting pictures and video driving under this fallen Sequoia Tree. It’s a fun stop for sure! If there’s more than a few cars ahead of you, it’s okay to miss.
Look how cute Chris is poking his head out of the truck and smiling 🙂
Hanging Rock: 6th Stop
Amazing view! But it’s really steep. The payoff is excellent, especially since you get a great angle of Moro Rock. Careful though, there’s no railing and it would be a loooooong fall.
The Hanging RockThe breathtaking view at the Hanging Rock
Picnic: 7th Stop
One of our favorite things to do at National Parks is to pack a delicious picnic lunch and finding a scenic place to enjoy it. We always bring the fixin’s for a delicious sandwich (the secret is olives) and SunChips, along with some carefully iced fresh beverages (Diet Dr. Pepper for me, and usually Mountain Dew Code Red for Chris).
Congress Tree Trail and General Sherman Revisited: 8th Stop
Next we made our way back to the General Sherman tree. This time we took our time and waited in line to get a crowd-free photo in front of the sign. I love how at every National Park we visit, we are with like-minded nature lovers who are happy to take turns snapping photos for each other.
Despite our long hike that morning, I was feeling FOMO for the Congress Tree Trail, which is accessible from the General Sherman tree. Chris was annoyed that I wanted to do it, but I just didn’t want to take the chance that I missed some key trees! The highlights are the President Tree, McKinley Tree, and the House and Senate tree clusters. It’s a really fun trail, but Chris was right that we would have been okay missing a couple trees. We basically duplicated part of what we’d already done that morning, though a much shorter version of it.
General Sherman himself
Big Tree Trail: 9th Stop
This short, easy loop is packed with massive sequoias and features a stunning meadow, along with interpretive signs explaining why the trees thrive here. The trail itself is fantastic, but the parking situation is frustrating. There’s a small lot reserved for cars with disability placards right next to the trail, and it was unclear where standard parking was supposed to be. We think parking at the nearby museum is the intended option, but after 10+ miles of hiking, Chris opted to rest while I enjoyed the loop solo. From the dropoff point at the accessible parking, it was a 0.7-mile loop. I think the hike from the museum would have more than doubled the length of the walk.
It was absolutely worth it. This area felt especially lush and peaceful, and I was completely in awe the entire time.
This short loop trail is beautiful and lush and definitely worth the visitTurns out I love beautiful meadows!
Stay Tuned
Sequoia National Park is a wonderful place to marvel at nature’s giants. There’s so much to see, and we loved every second of it. After this we were destined for the Kings Canyon National Park, and we planned to spend some of that time on a return trip to the spots of Sequoia National Park we hadn’t seen yet.
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Chris turned 40 at the end of 2025, and I wanted to do something special without throwing a big party that he wouldn’t appreciate. So I gave him what I knew he’d appreciate the most: 40 slices of pizza!
Our fourth stop was: Ogden Pizzeria 936 Washington Blvd, Ogden, UT 84404
I’ll start by saying that Ogden Pizzeria is a divisive topic in our home.
Ogden Pizzeria has a lot going for it in the way of nostalgia. It was Chris’s favorite pizza growing up. It is the restaurant Chris took me to on our third date after our first hike, and we served it at our wedding dinner (at Chris’s insistence.)
From my very first experience on our third date after our first hike (more on that in a later post), I was not a fan. But back on our third date, I kept my mouth shut about it (other than to chew on mediocre pizza).
Here’s the problem – the sauce. They don’t have normal pizza sauce. You can pick mild, hot, or mixed sauce. Chris loves the mixed pizza sauce. For him, it’s not too hot and not too mild. But the mixed sauce is too spicy for me, so I have to stick with the mild sauce, which has no flavor to it. Chris himself has even admitted that their mild sauce is not good. But also, the cheese is chewy and not very flavorful.
Pepperoni pizza with mild sauce
Since Chris loves this place so much, I have given it my all to find something on the menu I like, but to no avail. The barbecue pizza is not good, the pasta is not good, and even the cheese bread is unimpressive. The cheese bread is just garlic bread, like what you can get from a grocery store bakery, with cheese on top. Nothing special.
There is one menu item that I do genuinely enjoy – their deluxe salad. Or should we call it “cheese with a bit of lettuce.” How can you go wrong with a bowl of cheese with some lettuce, olives, ham, and blue cheese mixed in? Though I desperately wish they’d provide a bigger bowl – you can’t stir the dressing in without tossing your lettuce everywhere.
Cheese with a bit of lettuce (or the Deluxe Salad)
The other thing that frustrates me to no end about this place is how you pay at the end of the meal. I do NOT believe in tipping on tax. Everyone reading this – when you pay for your meal at a restaurant and you use the tipping guide at the bottom of the receipt, do some quick math to make sure their suggested tip of 20% is based off the price BEFORE taxes are added in. Listen, I consider myself a generous tipper, but I will not be tricked into paying tip based off of taxes. It’s the principle! So the problem with Ogden Pizzeria is that they try to get away with not even giving you a receipt at all. The waiter comes to your table and tries to take your credit card without you ever seeing a receipt. Sure, you can ask to see the details on the card reader, but it doesn’t specify the amount before taxes. So if you insist on it, they have to go track down the paper pad they used to take your order. And then you have to tell your waiter how much you want to tip, so it’s super awkward. I do not appreciate the shady dealings of the way they take your payment, and they really need to figure out a better way to do this. Every other restaurant has it figured out, so it shouldn’t be that hard to make taking payments a less grievous experience.
Chris rated his pizza a 7.6 – a very generous score in my opinion, and probably deep-rooted in nostalgia!
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My favorite pair of shoes I’ve ever owned were my Merrell hiking boots. When I got them, I didn’t expect they’d end up traveling the world with me, but they did. They scrambled up slick rock in Moab, crossed rushing streams in Glacier National Park, slogged through humid jungle trails in Chiang Mai and Khao Sok National Park, and gripped the granite cables of Half Dome. Their biggest test came on a rim-to-rim hike in the Grand Canyon, where they carried me down to Phantom Ranch and all the way back out again.
South Kaibab Trail with my well-loved Merrells
After the trek to Phantom Ranch, they finally gave up the ghost. It felt oddly emotional letting them retire after so many miles and memories, but I’d slipped on steep trails one too many times and decided I needed some fresh tread shortly after our return from the Grand Canyon. I still haven’t had the heart to throw them away.
Now I’m wearing Salomon hiking boots, and they already feel like the start of the next chapter. If you’re choosing between brands, here’s my real-world advice: Merrells are fantastic but run small, so you’ll need to be careful about sizing and maybe go up 1.5-2 sizes. Salomons run true to size and feel supportive right out of the box. Waterproof shoes are wonderful in wet conditions but definitely hotter, so merino wool socks are a must. In both cases, I prefer the hiking “boot” as opposed to the hiking shoe because it stabilizes my ankles.
Testing out the brand new Salomon’s
Honorable mention goes to my Croc flip flops. I wear them almost daily if I can get away with it. I got them specifically for our trip to Thailand because they were comfortable, easy to walk in, and looked nice enough to wear with a sarong. Sometimes I judge a hike by whether I could do it in my Croc flops. If I finish it in them, it’s officially “Croc-flop approved.”
Croc flops in Thailand
So here’s to the Merrells that carried me across deserts, mountains, and jungles—and the Salomons that are just getting started.
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Sequoia National Park was the second (out of 4) national parks visited on this trip. To be fair, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are often grouped together and managed as one unit, but I’m counting them as two separate parks.
We stayed for two nights on the Sequoia side, followed by two nights in Kings Canyon. We could probably have gotten away with staying in the same spot all four nights, but at the very least switching up the campsite moved us closer to our final National Park visit at Yosemite.
Things to Know:
High Elevation
Much of the park sits between 5,000-8,000 feet. If you are visiting from an area with low elevation, do not underestimate altitude sickness. Take it slow the first day and drink lots of water to avoid headaches, nausea, and fatigue.
Limited Cell Service
Cell service is spotty at best, or nonexistent. Download offline maps before you head out, and make sure people know where you are and when to expect you back.
Weather Changes
Weather changes fast and snow can happen at any time, even in late spring or early fall. Check road conditions before you go and pack layers.
Where We Stayed:
Three Rivers Hideaway | 43365 Sierra Dr, Three Rivers, CA 93271
Conveniently located right near the mouth of the entrance to Sequoia National Park. The area is clean and it’s reasonably priced. Customer service was great as well! It was a comfortable, low-stress place to stay after long days of exploring.
Where We Ate:
We ate from our trailer for this part of the roadtrip. This saved time and money and allowed us to enjoy some relaxed dinners surrounded by nature.
Up Next
Next I’ll detail what specific stops we made in Sequoia National Park over the next two days. Sequoia is bigger than Kings Canyon, so we ended up seeing a bit of the Sequoia side on one of our Kings Canyon days. It’s overall an amazing place to visit!
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Chris turned 40 at the end of 2025, and I wanted to do something special without throwing a big party that he wouldn’t appreciate. So I gave him what I knew he’d appreciate the most: 40 slices of pizza!
Our second stop was: Pizza Man 1958 N 400 E St, Ogden, UT 84414
Pizza Man is another familiar favorite of ours. It’s way out in North Ogden, but worth the drive. Chris grew up in the area and still proudly has their phone number memorized.
We get cheese bread if it’s available whenever wherever. It is rare for us to select regular breadsticks if cheese can possibly be involved. Pizza Man is a rare situation where Chris prefers the regular Garlic Bread Twists. I think he’s crazy and I prefer the Mozza Bread Twists. The Garlic Bread Twists that Chris loves are definitely delicious, don’t get me wrong. Especially dipped in their ranch. I guess it’s better this way, because he orders the Garlic bread twists for himself, and I get my very own batch of Mozza bread twists. Though now we share with our kiddos, we’re a divided family. Chris shares the Garlic Bread Twists with Mae, and I share the Mozza Bread Twists with Trey.
Chris’s favorite pizza is the Italian, which comes with pepperoni, mushrooms, and black olives, but he usually asks them to add green olives as well. I really enjoy just their plain pepperoni.
The pizza is somewhat unique as you can’t really assign it to the New York or Chicago or other pizza styles. The closest would maybe be like Detroit-style, but it’s not really the same. It’s made in a cast-iron skillet, so I guess maybe it’s just pan pizza. No matter what it’s official pizza style is, it’s a top contender in Utah.
Half Italian + green olives for Chris, half pepperoni for me. Garlic Bread TwistsMozza Bread Twists
Chris rated his Italian pizza a 8.6 – pretty amazing score, especially for takeout pizza!!
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When someone asks if I’m patriotic, the answer comes pretty easily: yes. Very much so. But for me, patriotism isn’t loud debates or heated opinions. It’s much simpler and a lot more personal.
My favorite holiday is most definitely the Fourth of July (partly due to its proximity to my birthday). We take fireworks pretty seriously. Chris actually works on local city fireworks shows and gets paid in fireworks products, so we typically have a pretty amazing show for ourselves and our families. Blankets in the grass, kids running barefoot, sparklers glowing in the twilight, and that familiar boom echoing across the sky. It’s joyful, chaotic, and sometimes we go home with little burn holes in our shirts. I love every second of it.
However, I don’t believe that loving fireworks alone makes you patriotic.
Being patriotic means feeling genuine gratitude for the blessings that come from living in a free country filled with opportunities and comforts that many people around the world don’t have access to. It means appreciating the everyday luxuries we often forget are luxuries at all, such as safe neighborhoods, grocery stores full of choices, the freedom to build a life you love, and the ability to dream big for your kids.
Gratitude doesn’t have to compete with compassion. In fact, I think they belong together. We can recognize how fortunate we are while still wanting to help others and make the world better. Those two feelings aren’t opposites, they’re partners. Pretending we aren’t blessed doesn’t help anyone, but using our blessings to lift others absolutely can.
So when the fireworks light up the sky each summer, I don’t just see a celebration. I feel thankful. Thankful for family, for freedom, for opportunity, and for the simple joy of watching bright sparks fade into a warm summer night.
And to me, that quiet, grateful feeling is what patriotism really looks like.
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Our day was split into two adventuring sessions. Before it got super hot, and after it was done being super hot. With triple-digit temperatures, this ended up being the perfect way to experience the park without completely melting.
Before It Got Super Hot: 6 AM to 10 AM
Cholla Cactus Garden: 1st Stop
Our first stop was at the Cholla Cactus Garden. We got there right at 7 AM. It’s about a 50 minute drive from the campground we stayed at. It is so beautiful and we loved it so much that we went there again at 4 PM after our siesta.
Cholla Cactus Garden right at 7:00 AM
Arch Rock Nature Trail: 2nd Stop
I loved this trail! The rocks are easy to climb on, even in flip flops. The rocks are sticky- not to the touch, but meaning it’s hard to slip. It’s a short hike and level, the only thing that would make it difficult is the heat. We hit this trail around 7:30 AM to beat the heat, wandered a bit off the main path, and had a blast climbing and exploring.
Squeezing along the path to the Arch RockChris enjoying the Arch Rock Trail
Skull Rock Trail: 3rd Stop
The internet makes it seem like you have to hike to this spot, but we found parking right next to it. Though it would be worth hiking to if needed. It’s a pretty cool spot with lots of fun opportunities to climb around and take photos.
Skull Rock
Hall of Horrors: 4th Stop
I knew from what I read online that this would be a rock climbing playground, so this is the only “hike” we did where I actually wore shoes instead of flip flops. There were people there with actual climbing gear and it would be so fun to do that. But there’s plenty to climb on that doesn’t require gear.
Unexpected flowers at the Hall of HorrorsClimbing around at the Hall of HorrorsHall of Horrors
At this point we drove back to our campsite. We went to the visitor center and checked out the local souvenir shop and had lunch and a nap in our air-conditioned trailer. I’d like to point out we don’t typically nap on these trips, but what else can you do in the heat?
After It Was Done Being Super Hot: 3 PM to 7 PM
Cholla Cactus Garden: 5th Stop
We left our campsite around 3 PM and arrived for the second time right at 4 PM. Hands down my favorite spot in the park. I loved it so much we came twice despite the distance from our campground (45 minutes- everywhere else we went was closer).
These chollas seem to come out of nowhere. They are so beautiful and full of life; a shocking contrast to their bleak desert surroundings. It’s a short walk and easy to do even in the heat.
Cholla Cactus Garden revisited
Split Rock Loop Trail: 6th Stop
The internet makes it seem like you have to hike over 2 miles to get to this, and since it was 104 degrees, it was not on my list to see. However Chris wanted to drive by and it turns out you can park right next to it, no hiking necessary! There is a loop trail, and we went on part of it. It ended up being one of my favorite stops, so I’m so glad Chris’s sense of curiosity lead us there.
Split Rock
Keys View: 7th Stop
This was the only stop that didn’t earn a five-star rating from us. Keys View overlooks Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley, and while it’s worth a quick stop, it didn’t live up to the hype. The air quality didn’t help.
Keys View
Maybe sunrise or sunset would be more impressive, but for us, it was just okay.
Cap Rock: 8th Stop
A short, uncrowded 0.3-mile loop, Cap Rock was a pleasant surprise. It was easy to stroll through and really soak in the scenery without feeling rushed or overwhelmed.
Enjoying the Cap Rock areaCap Rock
Hidden Valley Nature Trail: 9th Stop
We wrapped up the day with Hidden Valley, a 1-mile loop and one of the longer trails we did. The carved-out steps and enclosed feel of the valley made this a fun and visually interesting hike to end the day.
Hidden Valley Nature Trail
Final Thoughts
And that ended our visit to Joshua Tree National Park. Not bad for a last minute detour! Is it my favorite National Park I’ve been to? No. But it’s not my least favorite either, and we loved our time here! I’d definitely swing by again, but hopefully on a day not so hot!
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Chris turned 40 at the end of 2025, and I wanted to do something special without throwing a big party that he wouldn’t appreciate. So I gave him what I knew he’d appreciate the most: 40 slices of pizza!
Our second stop was: Wicked Peel Pizza 3956 Innovation Dr, Riverton, UT 84065
Wicked Peel is admittedly already our #1 favorite pizza in Utah, but I made sure to include it in the 40 slices. They did not disappoint!
We always get their Cheese Bread Sticks to start, they are SOOO GOOOOD! We bounce between a few of our favorites. On this trip Chris got the Buffalo chicken pizza, and I got the Detroit-style pepperoni. Detroit-style by default comes with the spicy pepperoni “cups” but I always ask for normal pepperoni instead.
It is rare to have a less than spectacular experience at Wicked Peel, and believe me, we’ve been there often enough to know! The decor is New York, the owners are great people, and the wait staff is friendly. Of all food establishments I’ve ever been a “regular” at, Wicked Peel is by far the most consistent in consistently providing top-notch food.
It always bugs me that Chris expects me to share my Detroit-style with him, especially because I don’t think he enjoys it as much as he should. He gave the Detroit-style slice I gave him an unfair score in my opinion, but I will admit I did give him the slice that looked the least delicious. He always wolfs down his pizza because it does not travel or reheat well. But the Detroit-style still tastes pretty good when reheating later, so I don’t like to share it! I want the leftovers!
Chris’s other favorite is the Brooklyn, and my other favorite is the Wicked Vodka. Give it a try!
Buffalo Chicken pizzaDetroit-style pepperoni
Chris rated his Buffalo pizza a 8.7 Chris rated my Detroit-style pepperoni pizza 7.7
Packing for Adventure 