If you’re anything like me, you probably associate Idaho with potatoes. But in reality, there is so much more to the state. It is absolutely packed with hidden gems. Southern Idaho is around 2 hours from Salt Lake City, Utah, making it a great place to visit to explore the outdoors without having to drive too far. There are so many things to do in Southern Idaho and Twin Falls is a great home base for your activities. We have…
Headed to the American Southwest? You are in luck. In my opinion, this is some of the most stunning scenery in all of the United States. In this post, we will cover how to plan your Southwest Road Trip Itinerary according to season and available timing. Why should you trust me for help? This isn’t just a one time trip that I did and wrote up for you. Instead, I spent several years traveling south from Salt Lake City and…
Like most incredible destinations, you could spend forever in Yosemite. However, if you are a weekend warrior like myself, you may be visiting with more limited time. This post will cover a fairly aggressive, 2 day Yosemite Itinerary and you will leave the park feeling seriously accomplished. Note: Due to COVID-19, Yosemite requires a reservation to enter the park in addition to the entrance fee. The reservation costs $2. For up to date information and to make your reservation, check…
Sequoia National Park is close to Yosemite National Park and King’s Canyon National Park and is often lumped into a trip with the other two. That is exactly what we did – two days in Yosemite, one day in King’s Canyon and then one day in Sequoia National Park. In this post, we will discuss a one day Sequoia National Park Itinerary. If you are lucky enough to have the time to visit all of the national parks in California…
Ahhh winter is thawing, the days are getting longer, it’s time to get outside. The spring can be an incredible time to visit the national parks. You can have great weather and usually less crowds than the busy summertime. Wondering where you should go first? Here we will cover the best national parks to visit in the spring as submitted by several bloggers with first hand experience. Planning your National Park Trip Before planning your trip to visit the US…
To be totally honest, I first became interested in visiting Tulum from seeing awesome pictures on Instagram. But Tulum lives up to the hype – it is very chic, lively, and fun (it’s even considered one of the best party destinations in Mexico). I booked this trip pre-pandemic and was both surprised and grateful when it didn’t get canceled, despite the ongoing situation. The locals were excited that the tourists were coming back as many depend on tourism for their…
Planning a trip as a pet owner can be difficult. Leaving your pet back home can be complicated with boarding, daycare, or expensive house-sitting. Bringing your pet along with you can be even more complex. Are the hotels dog friendly? What about the activities you have planned?? Will you get to your destination but be unable to do anything?? If you are looking for the perfect place to travel with your pet, then look no further than Franklin, Tennessee (TN)….
Cenotes were one of the first things that drew me to Tulum when I saw these underground paradise pictures from Instagram. If you are similar, likely you are wondering the best cenotes near Tulum to make sure you hit the coolest ones. Fortunately I teamed up with some bloggers and friends from Instagram to create a list of the best cenotes to visit. What is a cenote? Let’s start with the basics. Cenotes (prounounced “seh-no-tay”) are basically sink holes. Each…
While most people might think tropical beaches, coconut drinks, and luaus when they think of Hawaii, there is a whole different side if you are into the outdoors. If you are planning on hiking in Oahu, you are in luck. It is an absolute paradise and hikers dream. This post will review some of the best hikes on Oahu and lead you to some of the most incredible views in the world. Note: Hiking on Oahu can be dangerous and…
There are eight main Hawaiian islands, seven of which are permanently inhabited. However there are four main islands that people visit when they head to Hawaii: Oahu (Honolulu is located here, along with Waikiki Beach and Pearl Harbor), Maui (has the beautiful Road to Hana and Haleakela National Park), The Big Island of Hawaii (Has Volcanoes National Park), and Kauai (nicknamed The Garden Island and much more lush and untouched). Considering Kauai is nicknamed “The Garden Island”, it’s fitting that…