Horseshoe Bend, Arizona
Arizona, Lake Powell, Travel, Utah

A Colorado River Adventure: Picturesque Horseshoe Bend

I began sharing details about our Southwestern Road trip over a month ago, however with the holidays, reminiscing about 2016, and our recent trip to Hawaii I got a little sidetracked. ((SQUIRREL!)) 😉 Let's finish our Grand adventure, shall we? After three incredible days at my childhood playground of Lake Powell, it was time to continue… Continue reading A Colorado River Adventure: Picturesque Horseshoe Bend

Sweetheart Rock
Big Island, Budgeting, Finances, Hawaii, Kauai, Lanai, Maui, Oahu, Travel

Hawaii on a Budget

Welcome back to part two in my two-part Aloha-inspired series! My last post detailed how to plan a trip to Hawaii and today I'm going to share my favorite tips on Scoring a Fantastic Deal! A lot of folks assume that Hawaii is insanely expensive, so today let's discuss how to travel to Hawaii for around $1,300! No, that's not a… Continue reading Hawaii on a Budget

Flying into Kauai
Big Island, Hawaii, Kauai, Lanai, Maui, Oahu, Travel

Hawaii 101: Let’s Plan a Trip!

The question most often found in my inbox goes something like: "I'm trying to plan a trip to Hawaii. Will you give me some advice about where to start and also some recommendations about what we should see while we're there?" I love that my readers, friends, and family turn to me for advice about traveling… Continue reading Hawaii 101: Let’s Plan a Trip!

Rainbow Bridge, Lake Powell
Arizona, Lake Powell, Travel, Utah

Lake Powell: An Adventure to Rainbow Bridge

Lake Powell is not only my all-time favorite boating destination, but it's also home to the world's largest known natural bridge: Rainbow Bridge. This rainbow turned to stone dominates the landscape within Bridge Canyon as it stands at 290 feet above the canyon floor -- which is almost as tall as the Statue of Liberty --… Continue reading Lake Powell: An Adventure to Rainbow Bridge

Utah Flight School
Risky Business, Travel, Utah

Bucket List: Getting High in Utah

When I added this next adventure to my Bucket List, I honestly didn't expect to cross it off so soon. This particular hobby had been on my radar for a few years but I always assumed it would be incredibly expensive so I kept pushing it to the back burner. The night before my big adventure I… Continue reading Bucket List: Getting High in Utah