Lake Twentytwo is one of my favorite day hikes in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest and only about one and a half hour northeast of Seattle. But because it’s such a beautiful alpine lake and perfect day hike, it is also one of the most popular hikes along the Mountain Loop Highway. Getting to Lake TwentyTwo The Lake 22 trailhead …
As I stood misty eyed in the early morning just after the sun had peeked over the hoodoos, looking into the amphitheater in Bryce Canyon national park, I remembered how everyone kept saying that hiking all of the Utah Mighty 5 National Parks on one trip was not easily done. Not unless you have extra time to spend in the …
I saw a commercial one day touting the beauty of Utah’s Mighty 5 National Parks and it was instant love. I had to hike Utah’s national parks. It became a serious bucket list item, right up there with “Hike the Camino” and “Climb Mount Kilimanjaro.” The best time to visit the parks is in the fall and for good reason; …
Grand Canyon National Park is not only a beautiful national park the grand canyon is one of the 7 natural wonders of the world. There’s a lot to see here and plenty of ways to enjoy the park, from hiking the rim to rim, to kayaking the Colorado river. You can even just take a scenic drive through the park …
*This post contains affiliate links Located in the Atlantic Ocean and the central group of the 9 islands in the Azores archipelago, the island of Pico doesn’t seem to get as much love as some of the other Azores islands. Second in size to São Miguel, though still a small island, and still fairly young, this volcanic island has a …
*This post contains affiliate links Pico Island is part of the central group of nine Azores Islands and is the youngest and second largest island in the Azores archipelago and one of the most unique places on earth. With evidence of recent volcanic activity and a thriving Azorean culture, this island is a must visit on any trip to the …
You’ve seen the Instagram posts everywhere and the computer screen backgrounds of Antelope Canyon. The vibrant orange and swirling stone is like something from another world. It doesn’t seem real. But it is. That’s why so many flock to the small town of Page, Arizona. This guide will help you plan your trip to these magnificent slot canyons and give …
The city of Bruges, with its UNESCO world heritage site and picturesque cobblestone streets, is a great way to spend a day. Many say that it’s over touristed and that takes away from some of its beauty, but I disagree. There is so much to see and do here it would be a shame to miss it just for that …
I never expected to visit not only Belgium’s capital but the European Capital, Brussels when I did. It was purely an accident. A beautiful, though somewhat stressful, accident. I was just travelling through, connecting in Brussels on my way home from Uganda, when I was denied re-entry into the US due to the ongoing COVID19 pandemic (I was not positive, …
As a National historic landmark, visiting Hoover Dam is a must see if you are in the Nevada or Arizona area. The Dam itself is split between the two states, with the Nevada side of the dam having it’s own tower with the time zone, as well as the Hoover Dam visitor center. The Arizona side of the dam, also …