When I think of Santa Barbara, I think of endless sunny days, rows of palm trees, and surfers yelling, “Cowabunga, dude!” While I did not hear any “Hang ten!” or “I’m stoked!”, there were definitely enough surfers and palm trees to satisfy my imagination. But Santa Barbara is more than just a sleepy surf town. It has wine tasting, shopping,…
If you are headed to the Grand Canyon from Phoenix, you can make the full drive in less than 4 hours. However, some of the most beautiful parts of Arizona lie between the two...
For years and years, people have been telling that I needed to go to Barcelona, Spain because they thought I would love it. I don’t really know why, but I was never that...
Colorado is known as an outdoor haven for hikers, skiers, off-roaders, whitewater rafters, and so much more. Denver is Colorado’s most populated city, and it is also easy...
Yosemite National Park is one of the most amazing national parks in America and is nestled in northern California. Yosemite is known for its epic hikes including Half Dome...
Icefields Parkway drive is one of the most scenic drives in the world winding through the Canadian Rockies with views of glaciers, lakes, waterfalls, and gorges. This drive...
Jasper National Park is just as beautiful as its more popular neighbor, Banff National Park, but is less crowded because it is a little more difficult to get to. This does not...
The Pacific Northwest is where I find I spend a lot of my time vacationing and exploring because it is one of the most beautiful areas in America. Towering volcanoes, exquisite...
Redwood National and State Parks are truly a Northern California gem. The best hikes in Redwood National Park are about the journey, not the destination. Every walk among these...
Crater Lake National Park is Oregon’s only national park, and it is truly unique. This pristine lake is the deepest in America and was formed when Mount Mazama erupted...