Home sweet home, I love America! I’ve lived in three states over my life: Louisiana, Arkansas, and now Georgia. I’ve been to 39 states. I love discovering new-to-me parts of the country, especially in national parks during hiking trips with my friends.
At the top of my USA bucketlist is Lake Tahoe, upstate New York, and coastal Alaska.
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Virginia
Washington
Wisconsin
Wyoming
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 […]
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 […]
Miami is one of the top bachelorette destinations in the US. It’s the perfect spot to celebrate with your girls! I was here for my friend Angelena’s bachelorette weekend in April. I thought it was the perfect time to visit […]
Haywood County is one of my favorite places. I’ve been visiting this area for a long time, and my husband Mike and I got married there in 2024. Located in the heart of the Smoky Mountains in western North Carolina, […]
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the perfect day trip destination if you are staying in the Cherokee or Gatlinburg areas. This is the most visited national park in the United States, with over 12 million visitors in 2024. The […]
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January 23, 2020
