Back in my college days, Spring Break was synonymous with the warm, sinny sunny city of Las Vegas, Nevada. Our week-long hazy adventures were filled with late nights, bright lights, neon signs, casino chips, strong drinks, and your typical silly shenanigans as we hopped from casino to casino along the Strip. This past spring, more than seven years post-college, I… Continue reading Spring Break in Zion National Park
While jetsetting around the globe is a foolproof way to any wanderluster's heart, I feel that it's also important to explore your own backyard and appreciate your roots. After a long international flight and standing in a long line to get through Customs, I can't help but feel an overwhelming sense of happiness and gratitude when I hear… Continue reading Happy Birthday America! My Top Five Favorite U.S. Destinations
Home to five national parks, seven national monuments, 45 state parks, and a vast expanse of wilderness area, Utah has no shortage of incredible outdoor destinations to explore. And while I have explored a few of the highlights like Lake Powell, Bear Lake, and Park City, I knew that Utah had a lot more to offer; so when… Continue reading Arches: A Red Rock Wonderland
There's something whimsical about going on a hot air balloon ride -- the massive colorful balloon, the small wicker basket, and that weightless feeling as you soar high above the ground -- it all feels so playful and dreamy, and ever since I attended my first festival as a young girl I've been fascinated with the idea… Continue reading A Bucket List Adventure Among the Clouds
This past weekend as we hiked through massive fields full of colorful wildflowers I couldn't help but sing one of my favorite Tom Petty songs: "You belong among the wildflowers You belong in a boat out at sea Sail away, kill off the hours You belong somewhere you feel free." We've hiked part of the… Continue reading Albion Basin: Wandering among the Wildflowers
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