A Midwest Homebody Who Loves to Travel
A Midwest Homebody Who Loves to Travel
The Reinebringen hike was the crown jewel of our visit to Lofoten during our 12 day trip to Norway! Helpful info:Trailhead coordinates: 67°55’41.9″N 13°05’02.2”ELength: 3.4 milesElevation gain: 2,293ftTime: 3 hoursOfficial website: Visit Norway Plan Ahead We left our Air BnB in Svolvaer around 5am and drove the vacant E10 all […]
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The Mürren to Gimmelwald via ferrata was, without a doubt, one of the most memorable activities we did on our 13 day trip to Switzerland. Before we decided to take on this adventure, we did our research. Helpful Facts:Length: 1.4 miles, downhillTime: 3 hoursStart: MurrenEnd: GimmelwaldEquipment: helmet, climbing harness, via […]
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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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