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  • 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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    Wildlife Watching in Cades Cove: Your Complete Animal Guide
  • Paws on the Trail: The Best Dog-Friendly Hikes in the Great Smoky Mountains

    Updated May 2025 Planning a trip to the Great Smoky Mountains with your pup in tow? National Parks can be notoriously tricky when it comes to pet policies, and Great Smoky Mountains National Park ...

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    Paws on the Trail: The Best Dog-Friendly Hikes in the Great Smoky Mountains
  • The 15 Best Hikes In Utah

    I think we can all agree that Utah is a stunningly beautiful state. Between the canyons swirled in orange, buttes, and otherworldly hoodoos, it’s a nature lovers' paradise. Utah is home to 5 National ...

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    The 15 Best Hikes In Utah
  • One Day At Zion National Park

    Zion National Park is a Utah gem, and there are so many beautiful sights and things to do that it can be overwhelming to figure out the best sights for a 1-day trip to the park.  As one of the ...

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    One Day At Zion National Park

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December 28, 2021

Top 15 U.S. Destinations For 2022

The new year is coming fast! It’s an exciting time for new beginnings and a time to make good on that promise that you made yourself, you know the one, to travel more next year! Welcome 2022 with open arms, it’s time to start planning those epic 2022 trips…

December 14, 2021

Top 15 Holiday Things To Do In NYC

The holiday season is officially in full swing (with Queen Mariah’s Christmas blessing, of course). This post may be a little late but if you are looking for a last-minute trip to New York City to fully experience the holiday season, I’ve got you…

December 7, 2021

One Day At Christkindlmarkt In Bethlehem, PA

Is it a wonder that Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is a hot spot during the Christmas season? This charming small town in the Lehigh Valley of PA is the home of both Lehigh College and Moravian University. Not just a college town this is known as “Christmas City” for good reason.

December 2, 2021

15 Books For Female Travelers

Looking for the perfect gifts for the female traveler in your life? Whether it’s for Christmas, birthday, or anniversary these books will be sure to spark her wanderlust and keep her dreaming of her next trip…

November 30, 2021

Top 10 Christmas Towns To Visit In The U.S.

The Holiday season is about to begin and what better time to start making your list of Holiday destinations you want to visit?…

November 23, 2021

30 Gifts For Female Travelers

It’s that time of year again! Can anyone else believe we are already buying Christmas presents again? If you are looking for the perfect gift for the female traveler in your life, look no further!

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Hi! I'm Vanessa, a 30 something, sunset chasing traveler. I'm here to inspire you to travel wherever, whenever, and with whoever you can. My Huskies, Loki and Freya are usually along for the ride. I have a soul that likes to wander, a desire to experience the unknown, and a curiousity to discover things off the beaten path. I hope you'll stick around for awhile!

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Proof that waking up early is sometimes worth it. Proof that waking up early is sometimes worth it. 🌄

Sunrise at Many Parks Overlook in Rocky Mountain National Park is quiet, pastel-soft, and unreal. The mountains stack into the distance, the sky slowly lights up, and for a few minutes, the park feels like it’s all yours.

No long hike required - just coffee, a warm layer, and a willingness to start the day before everyone else.

Save this for your RMNP sunrise stop 🌅
Be honest…are you actually waking up for this? Cause you should 😉
your sign to plan a coastal maine road trip in 202 your sign to plan a coastal maine road trip in 2026 ✨

rocky coastline, epic sunrises, pine trees for days + the best lobster rolls of your life. 

Maine has a piece of my heart and acadia is the cherry on top 🦞

full road trip itinerary on the blog → link in stories
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Be honest…would you share your fries?🍟😆
Where to see sunrise in Bryce Canyon National Park Where to see sunrise in Bryce Canyon National Park 🌄👇

If you’re only setting one alarm on your Bryce trip, make it for this.

Sunrise is when Bryce Canyon quietly steals the show - cool air, fewer crowds, and hoodoos glowing like they’ve been lit from the inside.

Best Sunrise Spots in Bryce Canyon:
✨ Sunrise Point – Classic for a reason. Easy access + iconic amphitheater views
✨ Inspiration Point – Higher, quieter, very dramatic
✨ Bryce Point – Less crowded with incredible layered canyon light

Quick Tips:
☀️ Arrive 30–45 min early (the color show starts before the sun does)
☀️ It’s cold even in summer - layers are non-negotiable at 8,000 ft
☀️ Walk a short stretch of the Rim Trail while the light shifts for extra magic

Bryce at sunrise feels slower, softer, and somehow more personal. One of those moments that stays with you long after the coffee kicks in ☕

🏜️Save this for your Utah trip → What’s your favorite Bryce sunrise spot?
This is your sign to visit one of Pennsylvania’s m This is your sign to visit one of Pennsylvania’s most famous Christmas markets…

This German-style Christmas market has been a Lehigh Valley tradition since 1993, and walking through it feels like stepping into a little European village right here in Pennsylvania.

We browsed handmade goods from over 150 artisans, sampled way too many treats, and soaked in every last bit of that holiday magic.

Don’t forget to grab a hot chocolate as you wander around the lights 😉

If you’re looking for a festive day trip that feels like a mini getaway, this is it.
📍 Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem, PA
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