U.S. Destinations

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Texas, U.S. Destinations

Things to Do in Dripping Springs, TX: How to Spend a Long Weekend

Dripping Springs, Texas is a small town outside Austin known as the “Gateway to the Hill Country.” With its natural wonders, cute boutique shops, and fun drinkeries, Dripping Springs is the perfect destination for families, couples, and friends.  This long weekend in Dripping Springs was specifically centered around an adults-only mini vacation.  If you follow this itinerary, please remember to…

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Hiking Adventures, Nevada, U.S. Destinations

Valley of Fire State Park: The Best Hiking Day Trip from Vegas

Valley of Fire State Park is a little gem I recently discovered that you can explore as a day trip from Vegas.  If you find yourself needed a break from the crowds while visiting Sin City or if you are flying in or out of Las Vegas as the starting point of a Southwest road trip, take some time to…

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Hiking Adventures, Utah

Follow the Cairns or Get Lost: Hiking Spooky and Peek-a-Boo Slot Canyon

Unless you want to get lost in the desert, suffer from heat exhaustion, and be rescued by a ranger, DO NOT do what I did when hiking Peek-a-Boo Slot Canyon and Spooky Slot Canyon in Grand Staircase – Escalante National Monument in Utah.  Also, do not let my crazy adventure deter you from doing this hike.  In fact, I wish…

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Hiking Adventures, Itineraries, U.S. Destinations, Utah

The Ultimate Utah National Park Itinerary

The five national parks of Utah (Zion, Arches, Canyonlands, Bryce Canyon, and Capitol Reef) and Grand-Staircase Escalante National Monument have been bucket list items for me for several years.  So why not combine them into one epic Utah national park itinerary?  That is exactly what I did, and what a whirlwind it was!  I am so happy with how this…

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Hiking Adventures, Montana

Avalanche Lake Trail: The Best Hike in West Glacier

When we visited Glacier National Park in early July, we had no clue the Going-to-the-Sun Road would still be closed to vehicular traffic due to winter snowfalls.  If you are unfamiliar with Glacier National Park, the Going-to-the-Sun Road is the main artery of the park.  Without access to this thoroughfare, you are limited to what parts of the park you…

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Arizona, Hiking Adventures

How to Hike to Devil’s Bridge Arizona

When visiting Sedona, the hike to Devil’s Bridge Arizona is a can’t-miss activity!  We visited Sedona for a day during our 4 days in Northern Arizona, and this was my favorite hike in the area.  With its scenic overlooks of colorful landscapes, unique garden of stacked rocks, and the iconic Devil’s Bridge, what’s not to love about this hike! Overall,…

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Hiking Adventures, Wyoming

Best Way to Hike to Inspiration Point Grand Teton National Park

Grand Teton National Park is a park within the magnificent Teton Mountain Range near Jackson Hole, Wyoming.  In addition to the rugged mountains, this park boasts beautiful lakes, glaciers, rivers, and wildlife.  The park contains several hikes to see its beauty, but my favorite hike within the park is to Inspiration Point via Hidden Falls at Jenny Lake. There are…

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Hawaii, U.S. Destinations

A Picture-Perfect Day on the Road to Hana

The Road to Hana (officially known as Hana Highway) is a 64.4-mile stretch of highways that travels along the east side of the Hawaiian island of Maui.  This area of Maui is unique with its lush rainforests, plunging waterfalls, and exceptional coastline.  The drive alone is an adventure with over 600 hairpin turns, over 50 one-lane bridges (for 2-way traffic),…

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