Wisconsin is home to the 1,200-mile Ice Age National Scenic Trail which extends east to west across the state. I’m fortunate to have some incredible Ice Age Trail Segments near Madison. You may wonder: How was the trail outline determined? When the glaciers melted many epochs ago, they stopped melting in Wisconsin and the Ice […]
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Home to the nation’s capital, everyone should visit Washington DC at least once in their lifetime. Although admittedly not much of a history buff, I love viewing the monuments, exploring the museums, and enjoying all of the outdoor opportunities that the city has to offer. Perhaps surprisingly, Washington DC also has some amazing food and
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Door County is one of my favorite places to vacation in Wisconsin and for very good reason. This peninsula area has everything from cute vacation rentals and local shops to tasty restaurants and outdoor activities like hiking and kayaking. With so many things to do in Door County, I guarantee you’ll never have a shortage
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If you haven’t had the chance to explore Albuquerque, you’ll be amazed by all this city offers. While one day in Albuquerque certainly is not enough time to enjoy all that there is to do here, you’ll get a great taste for the city that will leave you itching for more. This post details the
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My Honest Review of New Orleans: New Orleans is a very impressive city in a way that’s just not for me. The city has architectural beauty, incredible history, and offers a gorgeous and unique environment. However, I found that to be countered by extremely dirty streets, rude people, and complete craziness. If you’ve never been
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About Grand Canyon National Park: Less than five hours north of Phoenix, Arizona, you’ll find one of the seven natural wonders of the world – the Grand Canyon. Also a National Park, the Grand Canyon is 227 miles long and over ten miles wide (on average). Pictures simply don’t do this canyon justice. It’s absolutely
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A 1,500-acre greenspace, Papago Park in Arizona provides a public area complete with ample outdoor activities popular local attractions. The park is located in the cities of Phoenix and Tempe and has activities for all ages and fitness levels. Papago Park is one of the more popular spots in Phoenix and offers free activities from
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A top activity for those visiting Phoenix, Arizona is to conquer the well-known Camelback Mountain hike. Many rate it as a top hike in the area, both for views and for difficulty. If you take on the challenge to summit the camel’s back, you’ll pick one of two trails to ascend just over 1,400 feet.
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Maui, Hawaii Ocean, sunshine and rainbows – that’s what I dreamed of with Maui. Ever since I was little I had fantasized about visiting Hawaii and snorkeling with the beautiful sea creatures. Thankfully, my husband, Sam was on board and while not as excited about the sunshine and rainbows, he was equally excited about exploring
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Falls Crowds, Unplanned Adventures in Pisgah National Forest Last fall I learned that I am not the only one who travels to Smoky Mountains National Park in October in hopes of catching a glimpse of the gorgeous fall colors. Driving through Gatlinburg on a Saturday night the second weekend in October, we learned quickly why
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