Williamsburg Virginia is a charming city known for its Colonial-era history, delicious food, and close proximity to a wide range of activities. It is one of three areas in the Historic Triangle of Virginia, along with Jamestown and Yorktown. I recently visited Williamsburg and spent 4 days immersing myself in everything the area has to…
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Ultimate Yellowstone National Park Guide and Itinerary
Yellowstone National Park is world-renowned for its epic landscapes, unique wildlife, and fascinating natural history. Each year millions of people come from all over the globe to witness Yellowstone’s wonders, and for some, it has been a lifetime dream. In this blog post, I am sharing everything you need to know to plan your own…
The Ultimate Guide to Exploring Kenai Fjords National Park
Kenai Fjords National Park is a uniquely wild place and definitely a must-visit destination in Alaska. It was one of our favorite national parks from our trip to visit all of them in 2017. In fact, Kenai Fjords ended up ranking at number 2 when we rated all the national parks from best to worst!…
First Time Solo Backpacking as a Woman
Solo backpacking as a woman for the first time can be intimidating, but once you overcome those initial fears it can be a really fun and empowering experience! In this blog post I am sharing solo backpacking tips for women and speaking about my own experience first time solo backpacking. First Time Solo Backpacking as…
24 Cozy Cabins and Tree Houses to Rent in Washington State
One of my favorite things to do in Washington State is cozy up in a cute cabin or tree house! There are tons of amazing cabins to choose from when selecting a rental, but that in itself can make planning a little challenging. Which ones are the best? In this blog post I am sharing…
See Every US National Park on this EPIC Cross-Country Road Trip
In 2017 I traveled to every single US national park with my husband. During the planning stages we very quickly realized there wasn’t much online to help us plan our itinerary. Of course there were blog posts listing all the national parks and plenty of people saying how they would hypothetically road trip to all…
Must Know Bear Safety for Hiking and Camping
If you plan to adventure in bear country it’s vital that you know proper bear safety guidelines. Bears are not something to be feared, but they should most definitely be respected and prepared for. I have come across many bears on the trail and not once have I experienced any form of aggression, in fact…
The Ultimate Guide to Exploring Zion National Park
Zion National Park is one of the most unique places on earth, and one that truly showcases the diversity of landscapes in the National Park System. In this guide I’m sharing all the information needed to plan your dream Zion National Park trip! Whether you are an adventure junkie or just looking to explore Zion…
How I Afford to Travel the World
The number 1 question I get asked is how I afford to travel so much. I must have received thousands of messages over the years asking for tips on how to travel full time, or just how to travel more in general. So I decided to finally sit down and share my journey and top…
How To Get Over Your Fears of First Time Backcountry Camping
I vividly remember my first time backcountry camping. Looking back, I had very little idea of what I was doing and I made a lot of preventable mistakes. Each backpacking trip since then has led to a gradual increase in my confidence and skills… and now I’ve spent countless nights in the wilderness! I’m guessing…