Being a teacher, I am so fortunate to have the opportunity to travel every summer. When I was 15 years old I took my first trip to France. Since then I have been instilled with a passion for traveling, a love of seeing the world, and a passion for experiencing other cultures. If I hadn’t …
Goblin Valley State Park
This weekend is Halloween and I couldn’t think of a better time of year to talk about my trip to Goblin Valley State Park. The name Goblin Valley evokes spooky thoughts doesn’t it? And visiting this fun State Park in Utah gave off the feeling of spookiness. But it also had a bit of whimsy- …
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A Day at Bryce Canyon National Park
This post was written in October of 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic. I flew to San Diego to visit my boyfriend so that we could take a road trip together, deciding that hiking the National Parks would be a safer way to get some traveling in. This is the fourth part of the series about the …
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Zion National Park hikes- Emerald Pools Trail & the Narrows
This post was written in September of 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic. I flew to San Diego to visit my boyfriend so that we could take a road trip together, deciding that hiking the National Parks would be a safer way to get some traveling in. This is the third part of the series about the …
National Parks road trip- Vegas to Zion
This post was written in August of 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic. I took a risk in flying out to San Diego to visit my boyfriend so that we could take a road trip together, thinking that hiking the National Parks would be a safer way to get some traveling in. This is the second part …
A day in Joshua Tree National Park
Joshua Tree National Park is a great spot for a day trip. Enjoy the outdoors in beautiful nature, with boulders for rock climbing, hiking the trails or make it a longer trip and do some camping. This blog post will explore the best places to see, as well as some ideas for what to do in the vicinity.
Visiting Mansfield OH and Kingwood Center Gardens
I love adventuring. Most summers (besides the summer of Covid) I have traveled overseas. There is just SO MUCH I want to see. But just because I love traveling to other countries doesn’t mean I don’t love seeing things closer to home. Give me a free weekend and I will be in my car exploring …
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
A great place for hiking and outdoor lovers is Cuyahoga Valley National Park- the only national park in Ohio. This blog explores Brandywine Falls and the Ledges. Cuyahoga Valley National Park is dog friendly, and you can complete your day with a visit to also dog-friendly Missing Mountain Brewing Company.
Charleston Falls Preserve
Charleston Falls Preserve is a great spot for hiking in Dayton, Ohio. Enjoy the beautiful outdoors at this dog-friendly park. After, visit Airline Dairy Creme for ice cream, or Eudora Brewing Company for a beer.
Blackhand Gorge State Nature Preserve
Blackhand Gorge State Nature Preserve, located about an hour east of Columbus, Ohio, is a wonderful spot for hikers, bikers or kayakers. Spend a day enjoying the beautiful outdoors, and top it off with a visit to nearby Sand Hollow Winery.