Travel Itineraries

Have you considered cruising in Alaska? While jumping on a cruise ship is generally not our preferred way to travel, after our 7-night southbound sailing from Whittier to Vancouver, we decided cruising can be a good way to experience Alaska. The cruise on Holland America cruise line was part of our two-week Alaskan adventure in […]

If you’re planning a trip to Alaska, you may be wondering how to hit as many national parks as possible during your visit. We checked off three out of the eight national parks (not including national forests, monuments, etc.) during our September 2023 trip, including Denali National Park & Preserve, Glacier Bay National Park, and

You’re finally booking that trip to Alaska! My guess is you feel overwhelmed with all the places you want to visit and see, and how to fit it all in based on the time you have available. In our experience, whether you have one week or three months it never feels like enough! We hope

We just returned from our most anticipated trip of 2023: Alaska! If you asked me how I would describe Alaska, the words that comes to mind are wild and vast. Beyond that, I find it hard to put into words how to adequately describe this incredible state. The landscape was dramatic, breathtaking, harsh, and beautiful.

I had the wonderful opportunity to visit Michigan’s Upper Peninsula (UP) with my mom in July. This was a special trip, as my mom, 71-years old, was born in the UP and wanted to visit the area “one last time.” So we made a mother-daughter trip, and spent the week exploring this beautiful area. We

Are you looking for a romantic getaway with your partner, or a great spot for girls weekend? Or, maybe you’re looking for some time to yourself on a solo trip. No matter what you’re looking for, we think you’ll find your perfect weekend getaway at French Lick Resort, located in French Lick, Indiana! We are

Is Zion National Park on your “must-visit” list this year? Chances are you are not alone. The National Park Service (NPS) estimated Zion NP received 4.7 million visitors in 2022! Zion is one of the top visited national parks, and for good reason. It’s simply stunning. I’m excited to share how to experience Zion National

Are you planning to visit Zion National Park this year? If so, chances are you may hope to experience The Narrows during your visit. And for good reason! Today we share what it’s like hiking The Narrows. It’s a unique experience, one that you won’t forget. Turns out hiking (mostly) in water calls for some

Let’s talk about adventure today! We are sharing details on hiking one of the toughest trails we’ve ever done… what it’s like hiking Angel’s Landing. Angel’s Landing is one of the most popular hikes in Zion National Park. In addition to sharing our experience, we’ve put together a survival guide of sorts to prepare you

Let’s talk about how to spend five amazing days in the Black Hills! If you aren’t familiar with this area, the Black Hills are located in western South Dakota and northeast Wyoming. Black Hills National Forest was not on my radar until the last couple of years. Once I realized how much there is to