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Andrea Cannon is a pharmacist, triathlete, gratitude practicer, and avid traveler. For both business and pleasure, she has taken more than 250 flights yearly for the past 3 years. In addition to being a travel hacking enthusiast, Andrea enjoys hiking and spending time with her husband (Austin) and dog (Dex). You can connect with her via her blog www.beaUTAHfulworld.com or on Instagram @andreafcannon .
Driving the Cathedral Valley Loop Road
Cathedral Valley Loop near Capitol Reef

Cathedral Valley Loop near Capitol Reef

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We were lucky enough to do the Cathedral Valley Loop near Capitol Reef National Park again this past weekend. This trip we used a Toyota 4Runner rented from Utah Wanderlust Rentals in Salt Lake City. The 4Runner was equipped with a rooftop tent which made for the ultimate car camping/van life experience. If you are visiting from out of town, or you’re a local without an off-road capable vehicle, definitely check out this set up as the Cathedral Valley Loop…

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hiking in the winter
Hiking in the Winter: Enjoy the Outdoors even when it’s Cold

Hiking in the Winter: Enjoy the Outdoors even when it’s Cold

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I moved to Salt Lake City about 5 years ago and if you told me when I moved that I would be hiking in the winter, let alone enjoying it, I would have laughed at you. But alas, here I am. And I won’t lie, hiking is one of my favorite activities all year-round, including the winter. So what have I learned over the past 5 seasons? Here I will share the best winter hiking tips so you can avoid…

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best scenic drives in Utah
5 Scenic Drives in Utah that you Have to Check Out

5 Scenic Drives in Utah that you Have to Check Out

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Utah is a stunningly beautiful state. If you have never visited, get excited for new scenery at every turn and likely the need to stop at every single overlook. As with most things in the west, Utah is best explored from the car. Want some suggestions? Look no further. Here we will cover some of the best scenic drives in Utah organized by area of the state complete with maps. Get ready for the ultimate Utah road trip itineraries. And…

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Millcreek Canyon Hikes Murdock Peak
Millcreek Canyon Hikes – Murdock Peak

Millcreek Canyon Hikes – Murdock Peak

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Millcreek Canyon is one of my favorite spots in Northern Utah for a few reasons. 1) It allows dogs so we can bring Dex. 2) It has such close proximity to Salt Lake City. Millcreek Canyon is open all year. There is a $5 fee paid upon exit of the canyon. However they have a gate about halfway up the canyon that is closed November 1 – June 30 every year. If you are looking for Millcreek Canyon hikes when…

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flying in 2020
Flying in 2020

Flying in 2020

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Earlier this week Austin and I flew from SLC -> ATL -> CLT on Delta and I wrote about it here. We headed home with two flights (CLT -> DFW -> SLC) on American Airlines on Sunday. Here is my update on what it is like to be flying in 2020. Wondering what my experience of flying on Delta last weekend was like? Check out this post here. If you missed the last post, I’ll give you a quick recap:…

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what is it like to fly right now
What is it like to fly right now?

What is it like to fly right now?

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I don’t have to tell you that travel in 2020 has changed. Drastically. For me personally, I went from flying 2-8 times per week, to not leaving the house for three months. So when Austin’s regularly scheduled week off was coming up and we found ourselves with cancelled plans to Norway, we decided to head to North Carolina. I mean hey, North Carolina and Norway both start with “Nor” so it’s basically the same thing right? LOL. Sadness. But anyway…

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hiking the west rim trail in zion national park
Hiking the West Rim Trail in Zion National Park

Hiking the West Rim Trail in Zion National Park

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With only a little more than a year remaining in Utah, we are starting to get even more serious about checking off some of our Utah bucket list items. One of these was hiking the West Rim Trail in Zion National Park. To be honest this was one of those trails that I had not even heard of until our trip to Southern Utah in Fall 2019 where we hiked the Subway as it is not one of the more…

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how to social distance while hiking
How to Social Distance while Hiking

How to Social Distance while Hiking

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It is no surprise that with many states and countries opening back up, people are eager to get outside. If you are thinking about hitting the trails, here are a few tips on how to social distance while hiking. How to Hike and Social Distance Getting outside can be really beneficial to your mental health – something even more important in the setting of the covid-19 pandemic. So without further ado, here are my tips for how to social distance…

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Mel Robbins Take Control of your Life
Review: Mel Robbins Take Control of your Life

Review: Mel Robbins Take Control of your Life

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If you have seen some of my previous blog posts, you know that at the beginning of 2020, I made a goal to read one book per month and listen to one audiobook per month and then write a blog post on each. Despite this being a travel blog, travel still allows a for a lot of down time that can be spent productively. One of the audiobooks I chose came as a recommendation and it’s more of a “project” than…

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You are a Badass at Making Money review
You are a Badass at Making Money Review

You are a Badass at Making Money Review

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At the beginning of 2020, I made a goal to read one book per month and listen to one audiobook per month and then write a blog post on each. Despite this being a travel blog, travel still allows a for a lot of down time that can be spent productively. So I wrote a post about You are a Badass at Making Money to review the book since I listened to in February. And then along came COVID. I…

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