Do go chasing waterfalls! Especially the ones in Oregon. My favorite hikes are the ones where a waterfall is the main feature which is probably a huge reason why Oregon is my favorite state to hike in. There are still a handful of waterfall hikes that are on my bucket list, but I have not been able to hike them…
In general, California is a beautiful and amazing state to visit. And San Diego is no exception. This Southern California city is located on the Pacific Ocean and just 20 minutes north of Tijuana, Mexico. There are a lot of fun activities to do in San Diego, but this 3-day San Diego itinerary is ideal for a long weekend. Disclaimer: This…
California is one of the most beautiful states in the country and has some of the most interesting cities to visit. You could spend weeks exploring between these two major cities, but most people do not have weeks of vacation time to spare. On this 10-day San Francisco to San Diego road trip, you will get a taste of California’s…
If you drove straight from San Francisco to Las Vegas, it would take you approximately 9 hours which can be accomplished in one, long day. But why rush through California when you can spend 7 days trekking through 4 national parks: Yosemite, Kings Canyon, Sequoia, and Death Valley. This San Francisco to Las Vegas road trip is the ultimate way…
Death Valley is the largest national park in the continental United States at over 3.4 million acres. There is no way you can explore the park in its entirety in 3 days, but you can certainly hit the best of this park during that timeframe. The variety of terrain at Death Valley will blow your mind…snow-capped mountains, painted hills, badlands,…
Have you ever wanted to escape the city for a weekend and were not sure where to go? Those who live in Houston know the hustle and bustle of this massive metropolis can be overwhelming, and the traffic can make you want to pull your hair out! If you are itching to get out of the city and head to…
Located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada, Victoria is the perfect town for a family vacation, romantic getaway, or girls weekend. Not many travel destinations can accommodate all three types of vacations, but Victoria can. The capital city of British Columbia offers activities for the outdoor enthusiast, the shopper, the beauty seeker, and the history…
Banff National Park is one of the most stunning national parks in North America. Located just west of Calgary, this park highlights the best of the Canadian Rockies with its towering mountains, glacier fed lakes and rivers, and gorgeous canyons. In the world of hiking trails, I usually find the most beautiful trails are the most difficult to trek. However,…
US National Parks are some of the most beautiful and truly amazing places the country has to offer. Two weeks is a good amount of time to see several national parks at a slower pace and be able to enjoy other local activities as well. With various types of parks that offer mountains, desert, red rocks, beaches, wildlife, and more,…
Chicago is my favorite big city in America to visit. The culture of the city is different than any other in America because it is where traditional Midwest values meet seedy mob history. The city itself is similar to New York City in that the skyscrapers were built during a time when architecture and lavish décor were more important than…