Valley of Fire is Nevada’s oldest and largest state park and is located only an hour from Las Vegas! I’ve wanted to visit this park for as long as I can remember. While in town for a conference in November,
Montana is one of my favorite states and is very popular for outdoor lovers. I spent eight incredible days in Montana in August 2025. While you can see a lot in eight days, you most likely can’t see the whole
The beautiful town of Missoula is a must-see stop on your Montana trip! We were attending our friends’ wedding in the area in August 2025, so we spent the last few days of our trip here. This area is amazing
Glacier National Park is located in northwestern Montana, along the Canadian border. This is one of my all-time favorite parks and I was lucky enough to visit for my second time in August 2025. The park is quite big, and there
I visited Glacier National Park for my second time in August 2025. This is one of my favorite national parks ever! It is named for its 25+ glaciers. The park is nicknamed the “Crown of the Continent” and it is
Yellowstone National Park is huge! It spans over 2.2 million acres in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho. I’d recommend spending two or three days here if you can, but if you only have one (long) day, it is possible to see
The Yellowstone area is one of the most beautiful and unique natural places in the United States and home to the oldest national park in the world! Yellowstone sits on a massive supervolcano, which powers thousands of hydrothermal features. You’ll
Panama City Beach is located along the Gulf Coast in Florida’s panhandle. The area is known for its white-sand beaches and turquoise waters. There are tons of activities for people of all ages! Located about five hours from Atlanta, I’ve
The charming waterfront city of Baltimore is the perfect destination for a day or weekend! While in Baltimore for a wedding in July, Mike and I got to do some exploring around the town. These are my recommendations for an
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania is best known for its role in the Civil War, where the Battle of Gettysburg took place in 1863. This was the bloodiest battle in the war and was a turning point for the Union. Today, the Gettysburg