I spent a day in Sedona as part of a 4-day northern Arizona road trip in 2020, and I knew immediately I would have to go back to Sedona and spend more time. The beautiful red rock formations and miles and miles of trails make this a great area for hiking and other outdoor activities. Even if you are not…
Have you ever wanted to escape the city for the day or a weekend and were not sure where to go? For small town charm, Brenham, Texas is the place to be. It is mainly known as the town where Blue Bell ice cream is made, but there is so much more to this rural destination. I went for a…
Bryce Canyon National Park is one of the most unique parks in America featuring geological structures called hoodoos. The Utah park is smaller than other nearby national parks such as Zion and Grand Canyon but deserves a visit because it is so different than any other park in the country. Due to it’s relative closeness to other parks, you can…
The vast, raw and rugged beauty of this Nevada state park is one of the many reasons to visit Valley of Fire. This is one of my favorite parks to explore, and I have been to several state and national parks. For information on Valley of Fire entrance fees, how to get here, and other things to know before you…
When you ask people what their favorite time of the year is, they usually say the fall. While I do see the appeal to autumn with the cooler temperatures, fall foliage, and cozy sweaters, my favorite time of the year is the spring. I tend to hibernate in the winter because I hate cold weather, and I am usually tired…
I never thought I would be writing a travel blog about all the reasons to visit Houston, but here I am. Over the past few years, I have traveled to places like New York City and Croatia. There have been several people I have met on my travels who get super excited when I tell them I am from Houston. …
I have always wanted to go hiking in Northern Georgia with its lush forests, rolling mountains, and cascading waterfalls. When looking for a central location to call home for a few days, I came across a town called Helen, Georgia. This may be the cutest small town I have ever visited; I fell in love! With so many reasons to…
My favorite type of hikes are ones that lead to waterfalls which is why I have wanted to go hiking to waterfalls in Georgia for some time now. This part of the country is loaded with waterfalls. Even though we spent 3 days hiking here, we barely scratched the surface on available waterfall hikes. Combine this with wineries and the…
We experienced the best sights on a Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Park day trip after our 3 days in Yosemite National Park. The two parks are located roughly an hour east of Fresno in northern California. If you want to take your time and see both parks in their entirety, then you should split this trip into 2 separate…
When planning my 3-day trip to Yosemite National Park, I asked several people if there is one hike they would recommend, what would it be. All of them responded with Vernal Falls. Even though it is listed as a strenuous hike, I knew I had to do it. (Strenuous hikes are usually not my forte.) While I was at Vernal…