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Hiking to Landscape Arch via Devils Garden Loop Trail – Arches National Park Utah

Byadmin February 10, 2025February 10, 2025

One of the longest freestanding arches in the world is located in Arches National Park in Utah. And if…

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White Sands National Park during monsoon season

Is White Sands National Park Worth Visiting? Ultimate Guide!

Byadmin July 9, 2024July 22, 2026

Is White Sands National Park worth visiting? I’ll give you an honest review of White Sands National Park in this blog post guide

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Ron Jon Surf Shop Review – For all things Florida Man – Cocoa Beach, Florida

Ron Jon Surf Shop Review – For all things Florida Man – Cocoa Beach, Florida

Byadmin June 21, 2023June 14, 2023

Well, well, well, look what we have here—the Ron John Surf Shop in Cocoa Beach, Florida! A place where…

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Saskatchewan River Crossing, also known as The Crossing, along the Icefields Parkway. The only services along Route 93

All About the Saskatchewan River Crossing – “The Crossing” Gift Shop, Gas Station – Icefields Parkway

Byadmin June 20, 2023January 12, 2025

You’re driving along the Icefields Parkway and seeing some amazing sights–the turquoise colored water of Peyto Lake, the towering…

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Driftwood Beach – Jekyll Island, Georgia – First Timer’s Guide!

Driftwood Beach – Jekyll Island, Georgia – First Timer’s Guide!

Byadmin June 19, 2023May 17, 2024

Driftwood Beach is a photographer’s dream! Located in the Golden Isles of Georgia, this beautiful spots is located on…

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Old Jail After Dark Night Tour Review – St. Augustine, Florida

Old Jail After Dark Night Tour Review – St. Augustine, Florida

Byadmin June 17, 2023June 25, 2023

I’m a skeptic. I don’t believe in ghosts or the paranormal. I’ve always scoffed at these cheesy ‘haunted tours’…

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St. Augustine Lighthouse – St. Augustine, Florida

St. Augustine Lighthouse – St. Augustine, Florida

Byadmin June 16, 2023June 17, 2023

Welcome to the St. Augustine Lighthouse, where history and financial heartache go hand in hand! Get ready to dig…

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Road through the icefields parkway in the Canadian Rockies

11 of the Best Stops Along the Icefields Parkway

Byadmin June 14, 2023February 12, 2025

Canada’s Icefields Parkway is a breathtaking scenic drive that traverses through the heart of the Canadian Rockies, offering an…

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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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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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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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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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