The Azores Islands are a bit of an enigma to most. When you tell someone, you are heading to the Azores you tend to get blank stares in response, followed by “Where is that?” But trust me, it is one of the best places to visit and a great option if you are looking to avoid some of the major …
Huddled alongside Olympic National Park is the Olympic National Forest, arguably just as beautiful as the national park, and a quintessential Pacific Northwest spot. Skip the permits, the crowds and the advanced bookings and head to the national forest, where you can find hiking for everyone, including your four-legged friends. Getting to Marmot Pass Marmot Pass, like many of the …
One of the highlights of Glacier National Park is the Going to the Sun Road located in the heart of Glacier National Park. Just the drive is worth going for. With winding roads, shear drop-offs and innumerable scenic viewpoints, it’s at the top things to do on many Glacier National Park lists and the perfect starting point on your first …
Great Smoky Mountains National Park straddles Tennessee and North Carolina and consists of just over 522,000 acres of pure wilderness with old-growth forests and the Blue Ridge Mountains. It’s rugged, it’s remote, and it’s beautiful. It is also the most visited national park in the US with over 13 million visitors each year and for good reason. This is a …
Whistler Blackcomb is not just the largest ski resort in North America, it’s one of the best and on many skier and snowboarders bucket lists. Located in British Columbia and home to the 2010 Winter Olympics, this double mountain will make you want to come back again and a again. I loved this mountain, particularly the Blackcomb side, because of …
Deception Pass State Park has been given the title of one of the top must visit parks in the state of Washington. And for good reason. With a deep dive into the intense greens of the Douglas firs and old-growth forest of the Pacific Northwest and incredible water views, who wouldn’t rank this as one of the top state parks? …
I don’t think there are enough people who have heard of Page, Arizona. You’re probably wondering why I am even writing about it. But Page is one of the best places to stay and is in close proximity to many epic things to do like taking day trips to the Grand Canyon, Antelope Canyon (both upper Antelope Canyon and lower …
*This post contains affiliate links Visiting the monarch butterflies in Mexico is not only on my 50 before I am 50 bucket list, it’s something I have wanted to witness for a long time. And I was not disappointed. This was the best experience I have had since going gorilla trekking in Uganda. Below is everything you need to know …
Merida Mexico on the Yucatan peninsula is a great place to go in winter. The weather is beautiful and the vibe is relaxed, a great alternative to the craziness of Cancun. The city itself has a beautiful main square, where on weekends there is a large outdoor market where you can buy gifts and get street food (try the elotes, …
If you are looking for the best ski area in Washington state Crystal Mountain ski resort is where it’s at. Just a 2 hour drive from Seattle, Crystal Mountain has some of the best powder in the Pacific Northwest with arguably better terrain than the other area mountains, including Stevens Pass and Snoqualmie. As the largest ski resort in Washington …