What we did with Tips & Recommendations: Active Activities: ♡ Hike Granite Lake and Maggies Peaks – We found this blog helpful with reaching the trail and setting expectations for the hike. It was only supposed to be 4mi RT, but we walked too far along the lake and attempted to take what we thought was a trail up when… View Post
Zion National Park Hike to Canyon Overlook (1mi RT)- This was such a picturesque viewpoint. In our opinion, it was comparable to the very popular Observation Point hike (which we also did) but much shorter and easier to get to. Photos don’t quite capture the vastness and scale of the canyon. The layers are vibrant and the green and red… View Post
Banff National Park How to get there and Where to Stay: We flew into Calgary (nearest airport), rented a car from the Airport, and drove west 1.5 hours to Banff via the Trans Canada Highway. We stayed at The Juniper Hotel which is right outside of Banff town (directly off the highway). It is the perfect place to stay if… View Post
Chicago for the Weekend Quintessential ‘Chicago Tourist’ Stops for First Timers Try Deep Dish Pizza! The first thing we have to mention (obviously) is food! Trying Deep Dish pizza is a must! We tried Giordano’s, but Lou Malnati’s and Gino’s East were also highly recommended. Check out “The Bean” (Cloud Gate) and walk around Millennium Park. Stroll the Riverwalk. The… View Post
Kayla’s List: Lifetime List Visit Switzerland Go to a Tulip Festival Go to a Raiders Football Game Learn to speak spanish Wine Tasting in Napa Valley Visit the Italian Dolomites See the Northern Lights Go to a Yoga Retreat Attend a music festival Go to a Blues Bar Visit every State in the US Visit 20/30 MLB stadiums (or as… View Post
A Summer Weekend in Telluride Colorado is full of adorable old mining mountain towns – and Telluride is definitely a favorite. Each year we take a weekend trip to a Colorado mountain town. We’ve fallen in love with the charm and unique vibes of them. In August of 2019 we chose Telluride and fell in love with the fresh mountain… View Post
Weekend Guide in Sedona Arizona with Hiking Tips If gorgeous red rocks, vortexes, yoga, chai tea, and secret cave hikes interest you – Sedona Arizona should be on your list! In the summer of 2019 I went on a girl’s weekend trip and it did not disappoint. Here is a quick weekend guide for how to spend your time along… View Post
