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Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument – Flagstaff, Arizona

ByMelissa March 24, 2022

Guide to visiting Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument outside of Flagstaff Arizona. Hiking trails, scenic drive and information on this small National Monument for your Arizona road trip

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VW Slug Bug Ranch on Route 66 – Conway, Texas

VW Slug Bug Ranch on Route 66 – Conway, Texas

Byadmin March 22, 2022March 21, 2024

Visiting the VW Slug Bug Ranch off Route 66 in Conway Texas – a roadside attraction with old Volkswagen Bugs covered in graffiti and stuck in the ground, surrounded by a few abandoned buildings

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Historic Route 66 in Tucumcari (Tonight!), New Mexico

Historic Route 66 in Tucumcari (Tonight!), New Mexico

Byadmin March 21, 2022April 22, 2024

All about visiting Route 66 in Tucumcari New Mexico, photographing the classic neon signs, and vintage kitsch of the iconic town known as Tucumcari Tonight!

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Exit Glacier Hike in Kenai Fjords – Seward, Alaska

Exit Glacier Hike in Kenai Fjords – Seward, Alaska

Byadmin March 19, 2022April 7, 2024

All about the Exit Glacier overlook hike in Kenai Fjords National Park, near Seward Alaska. This easy 2.2 mile hike takes you closer to the glacier and shows you how much it has retreated over the years

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Visiting the World’s Largest Pistachio – Alamogordo, New Mexico

Visiting the World’s Largest Pistachio – Alamogordo, New Mexico

Byadmin March 18, 2022March 21, 2024

World’s Largest Pistachio in Alamogordo New Mexico is at McGinn’s Pistachio Tree Ranch. Is it worth it to stop at the World’s Largest Pistachio roadside attraction? Let’s review!

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Holiday Inn Algarve Portugal – Armacao de Pera Review

Holiday Inn Algarve Portugal – Armacao de Pera Review

Byadmin March 17, 2022April 29, 2024

Holiday Inn Algarve in Armação de Pêra is a great choice for a stay in the Algarve, either while on a Portugal road trip or relaxation on the beach. My review of the hotel

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Yellowstone Hot Springs Review – Gardiner, Montana

Yellowstone Hot Springs Review – Gardiner, Montana

Byadmin March 16, 2022February 28, 2024

Visiting Yellowstone Hot Springs, just outside of Gardiner, Montana and Yellowstone National Park. Is Yellowstone Hot Springs worth it? Here is my review of Yellowstone Hot Springs

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Wraith Falls Hike – Yellowstone National Park

Wraith Falls Hike – Yellowstone National Park

Byadmin March 14, 2022March 14, 2022

Wraith Falls in Yellowstone National Park is a short hike but is it worth it? Here is my review of the Wraith Falls waterfall hike in Yellowstone

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Best Western SureStay Plus – Vernal/Naples Utah Review

Best Western SureStay Plus – Vernal/Naples Utah Review

Byadmin March 13, 2022February 19, 2024

Review of the Best Western SureStay Plus hotel in Vernal Naples Utah, close to Dinosaur National Monument. Is this is a good hotel?

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Running Eagle Falls Hike – Glacier National Park

Running Eagle Falls Hike – Glacier National Park

Byadmin March 12, 2022March 11, 2022

Guide to hiking Running Eagle Falls waterfall in Glacier National Park. This is a short, easy hike to a beautiful waterfall within the Two Medicine area

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Skyline Arch Hike – Arches National Park Utah

Skyline Arch Hike – Arches National Park Utah

Byadmin March 11, 2022April 24, 2024

Skyline Arch is a quick and easy hike that almost anyone can do that leads to an impressive arch – most of which was created in a rockfall – in Arches National Park. Here is my guide to everything you need to know about hiking Skyline Arch near Moab, Utah.

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Old Iron Town Ghost Town – Utah

Old Iron Town Ghost Town – Utah

Byadmin March 10, 2022February 19, 2024

Located an easy drive from Cedar City Utah, Old Iron Town is a ghost town / former iron factory, long abandoned. You can explore the ruins of Old Irontown. Here’s my review of Old Iron Town

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Colter Bay Cabins Review – Grand Teton National Park

Colter Bay Cabins Review – Grand Teton National Park

Byadmin March 9, 2022June 30, 2024

Review of the Colter Bay cabins in Grand Teton National Park, in the Colter Bay Village area. These cabins are a bit pricey – are they worth it?

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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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