A Midwest Homebody Who Loves to Travel
A Midwest Homebody Who Loves to Travel
thirteen days . six flights . three towns . countless trains, gondolas, cable cars, and funiculars 2022 Switzerland Itinerary Thursday, June 30 to Tuesday, July 12, 2022 06.30.22 . Day 1 – Fly to Zurich 07.01.22 . Day 2 – Arrive in Zurich . Take scenic train to Wengen via […]
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Before I dive right into the many amazing spots to enjoy in Death Valley National Park, allow me to give you some background on when and how I visited. I visited in late March so the morning temps were cool and the high temperatures in Death Valley (the hottest place […]
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This colorful state park has many amazing viewpoints and short hikes that can all easily be done in a single day. It was basically right on my way as I was driving from Zion National Park to Las Vegas, but I highly recommend making it a day trip from Las […]
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Not to be confused with Utah’s “Mighty 5,” Zion ranks in the top 5 when it comes to America’s most visited National Parks. It’s wildly popular and equally beautiful with stunning slot canyons and colorful sandstone formations that attract visitors with a single photograph. When to Visit Due to this […]
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Located just 1 hour away from Palm Springs, California, this large desert park leaves a lot to be discovered. I have visited twice so far, most recently as part of a fun Solo Southwest Road Trip, and there’s still much I haven’t uncovered. Here is a ranked list of my […]
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six days . five parks . four states . 1,600 miles 2022 Solo Southwest Road Trip Thursday, March 17 to Tuesday, March 22, 2022 03.17.22 . Day 1 – Joshua Tree National Park 03.18.22 . Day 2 – Grand Canyon National Park, Horseshoe Bend 03.19.22 . Day 3 – Day […]
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eleven days . six parks . two states 2021 Oregon Road Trip Itinerary Friday, September 10 to Monday, September 20, 2021 09.10.21 . Day 1 – Fly to Portland. 09.11.21 . Day 2 – Drive to Bend via Mount Hood National Forest. Hike Smith Rock State Park. 09.12.21 . Day […]
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Day 1 in the Redwood Parks was mostly spent in Jedediah Smith Redwood State Park. Here, on Day 2, we explore Prairie Creek Redwood State Park, covering 8 miles of trails and encountering the following places: Fern Canyon, James Irvine Trail, Clintonia Trail, Miners Ridge Trail, and Golds Bluff Beach. […]
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Walking among the giant trees is one thing, getting lost in an entire forest turned out to be another. We allowed two days in our itinerary to explore Redwoods Hiking and I wouldn’t change a thing. The following are the stops and trails I chose after extensive research and I […]
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This lesser-known National Park flies under the radar but had been near the top of my list to visit for years (since before Instagram)! Its otherworldly presence paired with the park’s many mysteries beckoned me in like a moth to a flame. So, we scheduled our two day visit to […]
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