Downtown Banff – Lodging & Food You’ll Love
Downtown Banff – Lodging & Food You’ll Love Uprising Chocolate Chip Danish Swirl Downtown Banff was the perfect home base. At first, I wondered if staying in the town of Banff was worth the high lodging prices. But now, I am completely convinced that staying in downtown Banff adds so much because one of my […]
How to Plan the Best Trip to: Canadian Rockies
How to Plan the Best Trip to: Canadian Rockies Bow Lake- Icefields Parkway Banff and Jasper National Parks and the surrounding areas are magical and I cannot recommend it enough. However, a lot goes into planning for a trip to the Canadian Rockies due to unpredictable weather, wildlife, trail closures, and other unpredictables! This post […]
Sequoia & Kings Canyon – 8 Best Kept Secrets
Sequoia & Kings Canyon – 8 Best Kept Secrets Mist Falls Hike – Kings Canyon National Park Sequoia is one of the more popular National Parks and it was great, but the real surprise was Kings Canyon! It reminded us of a mini Yosemite. Below I’ve listed what to do in these two neighboring National […]
Joshua Tree National Park – The Best of a Half-Day
Joshua Tree National Park – The Best of a Half-Day Joshua Tree is great because it can be a quick trip! I would recommend half a day if you are short on time, or a full day if you would like to explore more! Below are some of the highlights for maximizing your time during […]
Death Valley National Park – How to Survive It
Death Valley National Park – How to Survive It Zabriskie Point I definitely have a LOVE/HATE relationship with this area. Firstly, I will go through the high points that we enjoyed so you can add them to your list. Then, I will outline the things we didn’t love so that you can decide how you […]
Channel Islands National Park – Unique Experience
Channel Islands National Park – Unique Experience Santa Cruz Island – Channel Islands National Park You may not have heard too much about Channel Islands National Park because it tends to get overshadowed by some of the bigger and more popular National Parks. However, if you enjoy relaxing in nature, or are looking for a […]
Acadia National Park – How to Best Experience It
Acadia National Park – How to Best Experience It North Bubble Hike – Acadia National Park Although the landscape of Acadia National Park may not be as extreme as some of the National Parks out west, it’s one of the most visited National Parks and has some breathtaking areas. Additionally, it’s a great destination if you […]
30A Emerald Coast, Florida – What I Like & Love
30A Emerald Coast, Florida – What I Like & Love The Pearl Pool at Rosemary Beach, FL Although living in Pensacola, FL is great, I’ve found that the 30A Emerald Coast is a great change of scenery for a weekend getaway! Within 1-2 hours there are several charming beach towns to explore including Rosemary Beach, […]
Destin, FL – Why Now Is the Time to Go
Destin, FL – Why Now Is the Time to Go Everkrisp Bowl I recently got back from a weekend girls trip to Destin, FL. The Destin, FL hotels are kind of pricey, so we stayed at the neighboring Miramar Beach, FL in the La Quinta. The room was nice, but the breakfast was very basic, […]
Zion – Best Lodging and Food to Crave
Zion – Best Lodging and Food to Crave Zion National Park Lodging for Zion National Park: 1) Zion Canyon Lodge Zion Canyon Lodge For our visit to Zion National Park we stayed in the town of Springdale, UT, which is right outside of the park. This is a lively little town with many restaurants and a […]