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…
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…
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…
If you turn your nose up at the idea of vacationing in places where you have to hike, I completely understand. I used to be you. When I was 30 years old, my mom forced me to go to Washington State’s Olympic Peninsula where we would be hiking 3-5 miles a day. My first thought was “Ugh! A vacation where…
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),…
I have vacationed in Seattle/Washington/Victoria twice, and I cannot wait to do it again! It was my first ever “hiking” vacation, and I fell in love with hiking and all the beauties of nature. There is quite a bit of driving involved with this Washington state road trip. However, the time flies by because of all the beautiful scenery that…