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The Magnificent Redwood Trees of California

The Magnificent Redwood Trees of California

Seeing the beautiful redwoods of California should be tops on any nature lover’s bucket list in my opinion. These trees can reach a stunning height of 300-500 ft according to the NPS. They are ...

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Southern California Beaches: The Best Beaches of LA & Orange County

Southern California Beaches: The Best Beaches of LA & Orange County

Update: I’ve explored a lot more in Southern California since initially writing this post. Please check out my Socal tourist vacation guide for more info on the best beaches, mountain hiking ...

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My Favorite Touristy Hiking Destinations

My Favorite Touristy Hiking Destinations

Update: I’ve done so much more hiking since originally writing this article. A few other fantastic hiking destinations I’ve lived in recently include: Flagstaff (a gorgeous 4 season ...

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Spring Break Travel: My Favorite Quiet Spring Break Destinations

Spring Break Travel: My Favorite Quiet Spring Break Destinations

Are you planning a spring getaway? You could travel to a popular warm weather hotspot or you could visit a quieter natural destination for more peace and relaxation. I have come up with a few ideas ...

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Favorite U.S. Region

Favorite U.S. Region

UPDATE: I have done a lot of traveling since originally writing this post years ago. If you come across this post, definitely take a look at my Northern Arizona Travel guide, my Western North ...

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Road Trip Oddities: The Hobo Pool in Saratoga, Wyoming

Road Trip Oddities: The Hobo Pool in Saratoga, Wyoming

I love checking out quirky roadside attractions on road trips – it helps break up an otherwise long and boring drive. On a recent very long trip from Idaho to Chicago, Mike and I decided to ...

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Don’t hibernate all winter! Visit Harriman State Park in Idaho!

Don’t hibernate all winter! Visit Harriman State Park in Idaho!

We moved to a little town called Idaho Falls this year. We have enjoyed easy access to national parks during our time living here. The cold weather season can be tough if you are not into winter ...

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My Top Winter Travel Destinations

My Top Winter Travel Destinations

I see winter travel as a great way to break up the monotony of a slow, dark, and sometimes boring season. I hear many people complain about the lack of sunshine and shorter daylight hours. It helps ...

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A Road Trip through Denver, Oklahoma City, & Little Rock

A Road Trip through Denver, Oklahoma City, & Little Rock

Mike and I recently took a road trip from Idaho Falls to Tennessee; it was a long journey of approximately 30 hours. Our first stop was 2 nights in Denver. Neither of us have ever been to the city ...

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Yellowstone National Park: A Photo Tour through the World’s 1st National Park

Yellowstone National Park: A Photo Tour through the World’s 1st National Park

Living in Idaho, we wanted to take advantage of exploring many of the wonderful and easily accessible western national parks. Idaho Falls is a great base for exploring Yellowstone. This cute small ...

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