Visiting Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks on the same road trip is the easiest way to check these two parks off your US National Park bucket list. Being in such close proximity to one another it just makes sense to check them both out. Each park is very different from the other, and that really goes for all the …
When people visit the Pacific Northwest they often seek out the San Juans. As one of the best places to see orca whales and other marine mammals, it gets pretty busy here during the summer months. Friday Harbor, on San Juan island is a great place to stay and start your exploration of the collective San Juan Islands. The ferry …
Many people haven’t heard of the Skagit River Valley, unless you are from Washington State. But this region, just a little over an hour north of Seattle has so much to offer. The people are extremely welcoming and it’s a beautiful mixture of fields and mountains. Many people come for the annual Skagit Valley Tulip Festival in April, stopping in …
One of the best things about visiting Yellowstone National Park is being able to witness its incredible wildlife. There are a ton of docuseries and documentaries about the wildlife of this country’s oldest national park but there is nothing like witnessing it firsthand. So, what kinds of wildlife might you encounter during a trip to Yellowstone National Park and where …
I think that anyone with a serious love of wildlife has Africa on their bucket list. It is the mecca, one of the last places on earth to witness species of that magnitude in their natural setting. I was extremely fortunate to have visited South Africa, specifically Durban, as a graduate student. One of my conferences was being held in …
Located in southwestern Uganda is Lake Bunyonyi, known for its scenic beauty of green and lush terraced hills and is the most beautiful lake in the area. Translated Bunyonyi means “place of many little birds.” Over 200 species to be exact. That alone should pique your interest. It is the second deepest lake in Africa, and third deepest in the …
*This post contains affiliate links, which means if you click on the link and purchase one of the products I receive a small commission Have you ever wanted to see gorilla’s in their natural habitat? To be completely immersed in the lives of a gorilla family? Is Gorilla trekking on your bucket list? It was on mine and even though …
I don’t think that many people consider bird watching when traveling to New Jersey. But if you are looking for a special experience and nature at its best, trust me you want to come here. If you are into bird watching, New Jersey has a bit of everything. As part of the Atlantic Migratory Flyway, many stop in New Jersey …
If you are taking a trip to the Salt Lake City area, or maybe even a neighboring town like Ogden for powder country, make sure to save a day for Antelope Island State Park. Located in the middle of the Great Salt Lake, Antelope Island State Park is the largest island in the lake. And possibly the most surprising. History …
Sometimes you have to let your inner kid come out and just take a trip to Disney World in Orlando. Disney has a lot of great parks and all of them are pricey, so if your going to visit any these are my top 3 picks. Combine Disney parks to save a few bucks The first two Disney parks are …