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There are affiliate links in here. I get a small commission if you purchase through them at no extra cost to you. We did the Fakahatchee boardwalk, officially known as the Big Cypress Bend Boardwalk, last year, too and really liked it. This time though, we got to see the CUTEST baby gators ever. Ok,…
Continue reading ➞ Fakahatchee Boardwalk: The Perfect Easy Hike Near Everglades City
There are affiliate links in here. I get a small commission if you purchase through them at no extra cost to you. I loved the Cathedral Spires Trail in the Black Hills. Like, I loved it so much. This was such a cool hike and the area is so unique. It's a trail that takes…
Continue reading ➞ Hike The Cathedral Spires Trail On The Needles Highway In The Black Hills
There are affiliate links in here. I get a small commission if you purchase through them at no extra cost to you. Well, we're finally back to my South Dakota trip from.. October. Today we're looking back at the Sylvan Lake Loop Trail which is one of the best stops along the Needles Highway in…
Continue reading ➞ Hike The Sylvan Lake Loop Trail Along The Needles Highway In South Dakota
There are affiliate links in here. I get a small commission if you purchase through them at no extra cost to you. One of the first things we did when we got to the Black Hills in South Dakota was head to the Custer State Park Wildlife Loop Road, well, right after visiting Wind Cave…
Continue reading ➞ Bison, Burros, And The Black Hills: The Best Things To Do In Custer State Park
There are affiliate links in here. I get a small commission if you purchase through them at no extra cost to you. Edge of the Cedars State Park is kind of like the Anasazi State Park Museum in Boulder, but bigger. I remember every time we drove past the sign for it I just thought well,…
**La Chua Trail is currently closed after the boardwalk due to high water levels** There are affiliate links in here. I get a small commission if you purchase through them at no extra cost to you. The more time I spend in Gainesville, the more I want to get out and see the area. One…
There are affiliate links in here. I get a small commission if you purchase through them at no extra cost to you. After driving past the Anasazi State Park Museum in Boulder, Utah probably 5+ times a summer, last year I finally decided it was time to visit. I had recently read Finders Keepers and…
Continue reading ➞ Anasazi State Park Museum: A Trip Back In Time In Boulder, Utah
There are affiliate links in here. I get a small commission if you purchase through them at no extra cost to you. I think my favorite stop on our South Florida road trip was the Fakahatchee Hilton. I bet you're picturing a five-star resort on the beach with unlimited drinks and the best view in…
There are affiliate links in here. If you purchase anything through them, I get a tiny commission at no extra cost to you. I've wanted to visit more state parks over the last few years, not just in Utah, but everywhere. Florida has some of the best state parks and I think that's how this…
Continue reading ➞ Rocky Fork State Park: A Tennessee Hidden Gem
There are affiliate links in here. I get a small commission if you purchase through them at no extra cost to you. YOU GUYS! I finally got to see manatees in Florida! That's it. That's all. I can leave Florida happy now. It's been great seeing you here. I'm kidding. But really, I finally got…
Continue reading ➞ Manatee Dreams: Spotting Manatees At Blue Spring State Park
There are affiliate links in here. I get a small commission if you purchase through them at no extra cost to you. Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park is a little slice of sandy paradise not too far from Kanab, Utah. It's the perfect stop if you're passing through Kanab on your way to or…
Continue reading ➞ Climb The Coral Pink Sand Dunes Near Kanab, Utah
Snow Canyon State Park in Southern Utah is the perfect little day getaway from St. George. It's a great way to spend a day out hiking while avoiding the crowds in nearby Zion National Park. It's almost like a mini Zion. Don't go in expecting huge, towering canyons like Zion, but it's similar. Just much…
Continue reading ➞ Snow Canyon State Park: Lava Tubes And Pioneer Names
There are affiliate links in here. I get a small commission if you purchase through them at no extra cost to you. It was a cold winter Friday (I'm assuming) in Menomonie, Wisconsin, when me and my roommate and two friends decided to drive up to Duluth, Minnesota just for funsies. We didn't really know…
Continue reading ➞ Gooseberry Falls In The Winter: A Frozen Paradise In Northern Minnesota
Last year I remember reading a blog post about Sand Hollow State Park. I got confused and was thinking of Snow Canyon State Park. I looked up both and they both looked cool, so in the morning before we went to Zion, we stopped at Sand Hollow for like, 30 minutes and left because it…