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  • 2026 National Parks Guide: New Fees, Reservation Systems & Timed Entry Explained

    The 2026 national parks season brings the most significant policy changes in decades. International visitors now face a $250 annual pass fee (up from $80) plus $100 per-person surcharges at 11 major ...

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    2026 National Parks Guide: New Fees, Reservation Systems & Timed Entry Explained
  • The Best Things To Do In Camden, Maine

    Charming, Coastal, Calming - Camden 2026 Guide There's a reason Camden is called the "Jewel of the Maine Coast." This picturesque harbor town feels like stepping into a postcard, complete with ...

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  • 6 Best Dog-Friendly National Parks to Visit This Winter

    (Where Your Dog Can Actually Hike the Trails!) Okay, let's talk about something that drives me absolutely crazy as a dog mom who loves National Parks. You know those "dog-friendly National ...

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    6 Best Dog-Friendly National Parks to Visit This Winter
  • Wildlife Watching in Cades Cove: Your Complete Animal Guide

    There's something absolutely magical about rounding a bend in Cades Cove and spotting a black bear ambling through the meadow or a family of deer grazing peacefully in the early morning mist. I've ...

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July 5, 2022

5 Things Not To Miss On Your First Visit To The Grand Canyon

The First Timers Guide To Grand Canyon National Park

Iconic. Amazing. Breathtaking. All of these words describe the Grand Canyon perfectly. It’s one of those places where you can’t fathom how vast it is until you are standing in front of it, and even then you’ll find yourself saying, “wow!” every 5 seconds…

February 22, 2022

The Best Sunset Spot In Sedona

As the sun begins to descend it casts the most beautiful orange glow on all of those red rocks. I’m a sunset person, but this is truly a one-of-a-kind sunset location. Honestly, one of the most magical aspects of enjoying a sunset here is that many of the best spots are connected to vortexes…

February 15, 2022

Visiting Sedona In Winter

do you like fewer crowds and perfect weather? How about snowcapped red rocks? Winter in Sedona means cozy evenings by a fire after days spent exploring this mystical place. A trip to Sedona in winter is an EPIC idea…

February 8, 2022

14 Fun Things To Do In Sedona

If you’re looking for outdoor adventures, stunning scenery, great shopping, and amazing sunsets then Sedona is a dream destination…

February 1, 2022

One Day In Sedona, Arizona

So, you’ve only got one day in Sedona? I found myself in the same position at the beginning of January. Maybe Sedona is just a stop on a big Arizona road trip? Or a stop on your way to the Grand Canyon, like me! Although the town of Sedona is charmingly small there are so many things to see and do. Sedona is famous for its red rocks, beautiful canyons, magical vortexes, and pine forests.

January 25, 2022

11 Awesome Things To Do Near Mt. Rushmore

If you are heading to Mt. Rushmore you probably don’t realize how many fun things are in the same general area of SD. You can use these 11 awesome things to do near Mt. Rushmore to help plan your trip…

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This might be my favorite sunset spot in @acadianp This might be my favorite sunset spot in @acadianps…☀️
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Pretty Marsh is (IMO) the best sunset spot in all of Acadia. Hands down. 

No crowds. No parking drama. Just barnacle-studded rocks, gentle waves, and a sky that puts on a show. And loons calling in the dazzling golden hour. 

While everyone else fights for space at Bass Harbor Lighthouse or freaks out about getting a Cadillac reservation, this quiet western shore beach does its thing in near-solitude. The kind of place where you can actually hear the water lap against the stones.

And after an entire summer of trying? This is where I finally heard the loons. That haunting, echoey call drifting across the water as the sun dipped below the tree line. Worth every failed attempt.

Six months of Maine sunsets and this one still stops me in my tracks every time 👏👏👏

📍 Pretty Marsh, Acadia National Park

✨Save this for your Acadia trip, and trust me, you’ll want to skip the crowds and come here instead!
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3 dog-friendly hikes at Acadia that we come back t 3 dog-friendly hikes at Acadia that we come back to every time 🐾 Acadia is one of the most dog-friendly National Parks out there, and we got to spend 6 months exploring the park! 

These are our go-to’s when we’re hiking with Loki, Freya & Caly:
🥾 Flying Mountain - Short but stunning. You get rewarded with views of Somes Sound at the top without a ton of elevation gain. Perfect for dogs who want adventure without an all-day trek.

🥾 Ship Harbor Trail - Easy, flat, and absolutely gorgeous. This one loops along the rocky coastline and through the woods. Great for older dogs or if you just want a chill day.

🥾 Great Head Trail - One of our favorite views on the island, hands down. BUT, get there early. This trail gets packed with people and dogs. If you have a reactive pup, skip this one and come back solo.

✨ Bonus trails we love: Wonderland (another easy coastal walk) and Lower Hadlock Pond (peaceful and underrated).

Next week we’re sharing one of our absolute favorite Acadia hikes, and the views are unreal. Stay tuned 👀

Headed to Acadia this summer? Save this for your Acadia trip planning 📌
Should you visit the Grand Canyon in winter? ❄️🥶 Y Should you visit the Grand Canyon in winter? ❄️🥶
YES!! 🙌 Just bundle up. ❄️

Here’s the thing nobody tells you: winter might actually be the BEST time to visit. We’re talking snow-dusted canyon views, elk wandering through the village, and viewpoints practically to yourself.

A few things to know before you go:
↠ The South Rim stays open year-round (North Rim closes mid-Oct through mid-May)
↠ Hermit Road opens to private vehicles in winter - no shuttle needed, this is a HUGE bonus to visiting in winter! 
↠ It gets COLD. Like, single digits at night cold. Layer up.
↠ Roads can close temporarily after snowstorms, so check conditions before you head out
↠ Golden hour hits different when there’s snow on the rim (Go to Mohave Point and thank me later 😉)

Was it freezing? Yes. ❄️ Worth it? Absolutely. ❄️

✨Save this for your winter Grand Canyon trip planning 📌
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