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Guide to Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site – Colorado

Guide to Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site – Colorado

Byadmin August 4, 2022February 19, 2024

Bent’s Old Fort, a lesser-known National Park Service unit out in rural Colorado, shows what life was like during…

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Hotel Review: Fairfield Inn and Suites Marriott – La Crosse, Wisconsin

Hotel Review: Fairfield Inn and Suites Marriott – La Crosse, Wisconsin

Byadmin July 31, 2022April 23, 2024

Fairfield Inn by Marriott in LaCrosse Wisconsin is a mid-priced hotel in downtown La Crosse and is within walking…

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Visiting the Sesimbra Castle – Portugal

Visiting the Sesimbra Castle – Portugal

Byadmin July 28, 2022June 25, 2023

The Sesimbra Castle (also known as the Castelo dos Mouros (Castle of the Moors)) sits high above the town…

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Goblin Valley State Park – Utah: What to see, do and more!

Goblin Valley State Park – Utah: What to see, do and more!

Byadmin July 21, 2022May 15, 2024

Utah is known for its 5 amazing National Parks, but nestled among Utah’s “Mighty 5” is Goblin Valley State…

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Exploring the Inyo Earthquake Fault in Mammoth Lakes, California

Exploring the Inyo Earthquake Fault in Mammoth Lakes, California

Byadmin July 19, 2022June 25, 2023

California has a lot of earthquakes – and one of the more geologically active areas is located in the…

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Steptoe Butte State Park in the Palouse of Washington: What to see, photography spots and more!

Steptoe Butte State Park in the Palouse of Washington: What to see, photography spots and more!

Byadmin July 17, 2022July 2, 2025

Steptoe Butte State Park is one of the most beautiful spots in the “Palouse” area of Washington State –…

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Portland Breakwater “Bug” Lighthouse – Maine

Portland Breakwater “Bug” Lighthouse – Maine

Byadmin July 15, 2022July 24, 2022

This little lighthouse is probably the cutest dang lighthouse I’ve ever seen! Known as the Portland Breakwater Lighthouse –…

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Best Western Cottontree Inn – Idaho Falls, Idaho Review

Best Western Cottontree Inn – Idaho Falls, Idaho Review

Byadmin July 13, 2022June 25, 2023

Idaho Falls, Idaho has two Best Western hotels – and they’re both close to each other and offer pretty…

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Superior Entry Lighthouse at Wisconsin Point

Superior Entry Lighthouse at Wisconsin Point

Byadmin July 11, 2022June 23, 2023

The Duluth, Minnesota / North Shore area has lots of lighthouses that dot Lake Superior, but there’s one lighthouse…

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Hiking to Cockspur Island Lighthouse – Georgia

Hiking to Cockspur Island Lighthouse – Georgia

Byadmin July 9, 2022May 17, 2024

The smallest lighthouse in Georgia, the Cockspur Island lighthouse, can be viewed by walking along a short trail to…

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Little Angie's In Duluth Minnesota

Duluth’s Little Angie’s Mexican Cantina Review: Don’t let the patio fun fool you!

Byadmin July 8, 2022May 28, 2022

It’s a beautiful summer evening in Duluth, Minnesota and you’re strolling along Canal Park. You hear loud music. You…

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Holiday Inn Express – Colby, Kansas Review

Holiday Inn Express – Colby, Kansas Review

Byadmin July 6, 2022May 2, 2024

Honest review of the Holiday Inn Express in Colby Kansas. I’ll give you a real, honest review of this pet friendly mid-range hotel

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Best Western Premier Denver East – HONEST Hotel Review

Best Western Premier Denver East – HONEST Hotel Review

Byadmin July 3, 2022April 6, 2024

I stayed at the Best Western Premier Denver East hotel for 3 nights during July, with my dog. Although…

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Hello! Welcome to my travel blog! I'm Melissa and I created this blog to document my travels around the USA and the world. I love visiting National Parks and any unit in the NPS (I eventually want to visit all of them), as well as traveling internationally. I hope you'll find this blog to be a great resource to help you plan your next trip.

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