I've been to Zion National Park twice now, and I highly recommend that if you find yourself in southwestern Utah, make it a point to check this park out. Both times I've gone, I've unfortunately only had one day in the park, but I got the chance to do different hikes on both visits. There is so much to do and see at this park, and it's definitely up there with my favorite national parks. Hopefully, this post will inspire you to take your own trip out west to visit this breath

Two years ago, my fiancé and I took a week long trip to Portland, Maine. When we were doing research to plan our itinerary, I came across Peaks Island. We had both never heard of it, but saw how accessible it was from Portland and thought it would be a fun and unique thing to add to our trip, and I'm so glad we did! We only spent half a day here, which we felt like was enough, and if you've never heard of Peaks Island, stick around and consider adding it to your Portland itin

Maine is one of my favorite places to visit in the summer. The vibes are immaculate, the temperature is perfect, and the scenery is beautiful. I've been to a few different parts of Maine; however, my most recent trip last June was probably my favorite in terms of what we were able to do and see in our week there. If you're planning a trip to Maine, here's my recommended itinerary! Table of Contents: Getting to Maine Where to Stay Day One: Acadia National Park & Bar Harbor Da

Acadia National Park is one of my favorite eastern US parks! Acadia is located in northeastern Maine and covers 47,000 acres and is made...

My first guest-writer post, how exciting! Unfortunately, I was not able to attend this trip, and still wanted to be able to share such an...

Tennessee was never somewhere that was super high up on my travel bucket list, until I started looking more into the Smoky Mountains. My...

One of my traveling goals is to visit all 50 states before I turn 50, and to visit all of the continental US National Parks. About 3...

Gateway Arch, a site to be seen for sure! While there isn't a ton to do at this national park, even if just for a quick visit, the sheer...

I took a trip to New Orleans about three years ago to celebrate getting my Master's Degree from Louisiana State University- Shreveport (I...

Yellowstone National Park...what a beaut! There is so much to see and do in this park if you have the time, but if you only have 2 days like I did, this itinerary might help you make the most of your time in the park! I realize that some parts of this itinerary are a little bit driving heavy, however, the longer drives were all through the park, which, in my opinion, isn't as bad since it gave us an opportunity to take in even more beautiful scenery. We personally stayed in

Indiana Dunes National Park: sand dunes, greenery, and Lake Michigan, what more could you ask for?! I visited this park about 3 years ago on a road trip with my boyfriend, and while it didn’t blow me away, it was still a memorable stop. I think a great way to describe Indiana Dunes is not overwhelming, but also not underwhelming. Table of Contents: Getting There About the Park Visitor's Center & Diana of the Dunes Dune Succession Trail Where to Eat Cowle's Bog Trail Swimming

Let me preface by saying I know that 7 days is nowhere near enough time to truly experience Ring Road, but our intention with this trip...

I never thought I'd say those words....I didn't even know this was a possibility! In October 2023, my mom, aunt and I took a trip to...

This past October, I checked a new national park off my list- Olympic National Park in Washington. This park is by far the most diverse park I've ever been to! Between the rainforests, mountain views, lake, etc., two days truly wasn't enough to see nearly as much as I would've liked. I feel like I was able to squeeze a lot in just two days, so here 's my recommendations of how to make the most of two days in Olympic National Park. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate li

Last January, my boyfriend and I took a trip to New York to visit the Finger Lakes area to celebrate our 2-year anniversary. We both love wineries and have heard great things about the Finger Lakes, specifically the Seneca Wine Trail, and it certainly did not disappoint for our first time there! Seneca Lake, where we stayed, is home to 30 wineries! Here's how we spent our weekend in the Finger Lakes- Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you click on one of the l

Rocky Mountain National Park is one of my favorite national parks that I've been to so far. I absolutely love Colorado in general, and despite this being my third trip to the state, when my boyfriend and I took a trip back here about 2 years ago, it was my first time exploring RMNP. Here's how we spent two days exploring the park, and why you should add it to your list fo places to visit! Table of Contents RMNP and Time Entry Permits Day One: Gem Lake & Trail Ridge Road Day T

I've been to southern California a few times now, and each time I've gone, I've done different hikes. Southern California has some really...

I'm always down for a challenging hike, especially if there's promise of a great view at the end! Delta Lake certainly didn't disapoint...

Grand Tetons National Park is definitely a contender for my favorite National Park at the moment. I took my first trip there last September and I loved every minute of it! We spent 2 days in the park, and I can't wait to go back to explore more! Here is the itinerary we did if you only have 2 days in the park- Day One: Jenny Lake, Jackson, Schwabacher Landing, Moose Wilson Road, Oxbow Bend We started off day one by heading to Jenny Lake to do the Inspiration Point to Hidden

Los Angeles, California the city of the stars and the glitz and glam! There is so much more to this area especially if you're an outdoorsy person. My uncle moved out here a few years ago, so I've gone out to visit twice now, and here's how I recommend spending 6 days in Los Angeles, California- Day One: Hop off the plane at LAX, Grab Lunch, Venice Beach, Santa Monica Pier Start off day one with a dream and your cardigan (if you know you know). Most morning flights land in L