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  • Phoenix To Grand Canyon: The Ultimate Winter Road Trip Guide

    There's something magical about the Grand Canyon in winter that most visitors never experience. Fewer crowds, snow-dusted red rocks, and crisp air that makes the canyon's colors absolutely pop, ...

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    Phoenix To Grand Canyon: The Ultimate Winter Road Trip Guide
  • 15 Best Dog Friendly Hikes at Acadia National Park

    Updated March 2026 Acadia is one of the most dog friendly National Parks in the United States, and honestly, it's the reason we keep coming back. The first National Park east of the Mississippi ...

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    15 Best Dog Friendly Hikes at Acadia National Park
  • The 18 Best Things to Do in Bar Harbor, Maine

    (A Local's Guide for 2026) Bar Harbor, Maine, is one of those places that grabs you and doesn't let go. I've been coming to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park for years, but in 2025 Brian and I ...

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    The 18 Best Things to Do in Bar Harbor, Maine
  • The Ultimate Winter Guide to the Grand Canyon

    Hikes, Lodging & Can’t-Miss Spots Here's a secret that most people don't know: winter might actually be the best time to visit the Grand Canyon. January transforms the Grand Canyon into a ...

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    The Ultimate Winter Guide to the Grand Canyon

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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!

November 9, 2021

3 Days On The Upper Peninsula

Honestly, the Upper Peninsula has something for everyone and you could spend weeks there without experiencing all that this amazing place has to offer…

November 2, 2021

The Eerie Ghost Town In The Smokies

In the lush valley, where Jake’s Creek and the Little River meet, you can find the magical Daisy Town…

October 19, 2021

The Most Dog Friendly National Parks

If you’ve traveled to many National Parks with your pups, then you know that in general, they are not very dog-friendly…

October 12, 2021

One Day Of Chasing Waterfalls On The Upper Peninsula

The Upper Peninsula of Michigan is a wild and wonderful escape, but if I’m being totally honest, I didn’t know what to expect. I wasn’t anticipating anything extraordinary, but the UP absolutely blew me away.  There are more than 300 waterfalls scattered across the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, and it is home to all of the waterfalls in the Great Lakes State except for one…

October 5, 2021

One Day At Acadia National Park With Dogs

Acadia National Park on the rocky and gorgeous coast of Maine is one of the most dog friendly National Parks in the United States. There are so many amazing places to explore and trails to hike with your pups…

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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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Some places don’t just check a box, they shift som Some places don’t just check a box, they shift something in you. Which one is already on your list? 👇

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Stop going to the Grand Canyon in summer ☀️ I’m se Stop going to the Grand Canyon in summer ☀️ I’m serious! 

Snow-dusted red rocks, practically empty viewpoints, and sunrises that hit completely different when it’s 30 degrees on the rim. Don’t even get me started on the prickly pear margaritas and chilaquiles 🤤😍

This 3-4 day road trip takes you from Phoenix through Flagstaff’s ponderosa pines, down the stunning Oak Creek Canyon drive into Sedona, and finally to the South Rim. 

Winter means you can actually drive Hermit Road yourself (no shuttle needed), find parking without losing your mind, and have viewpoints practically to yourself.

The full guide is on the blog, everything from where to stop, where to eat, what to pack, and how to split your Grand Canyon visit across two days. Link in bio! 

👋 Hi, I’m Vanessa @thewellwornshoes - a millennial nomad chasing National Parks, dog-friendly trails, and golden hour from the road! I share the hidden gems and real side of life so you can skip the guesswork and get straight to your own adventure! 

#onlyinarizona #visitarizona #roadtripusa #roadtriparizona #thewellwornshoes
Honest question: why is nobody talking about Bryce Honest question: why is nobody talking about Bryce Canyon the way they talk about Zion? 👀

Bryce Canyon at sunrise is the kind of thing that makes you forget you’re tired. The hoodoos go from grey to gold to full fire orange in minutes, and if you time it right with the Navajo Loop to Queens Garden after, you’ve just had the perfect morning in one of the most underrated parks in the country.

Sunrise Point → Navajo Loop → Queens Garden. 3 miles. 4 hours. Zero regrets.

Save this for your Utah road trip 🔖

👋 Hi, I’m Vanessa @thewellwornshoes - a millennial nomad chasing National Parks, dog-friendly trails, and golden hour from the road! I share the hidden gems and real side of life so you can skip the guesswork and get straight to your own adventure!
I don’t plan for golden hour. I just never stop lo I don’t plan for golden hour. I just never stop looking for it. 🌅

Something about the way light moves right before it disappears makes me feel like the whole world is trying to tell you something. I don’t know what it is. I just know I’m not ready to stop chasing it.

This is my Roman Empire. This has always been my Roman Empire.

No notes. No regrets. Just light.

🌻 Save this for your next golden hour reminder.

👋 Hi, I’m Vanessa @thewellwornshoes - a millennial nomad chasing National Parks, dog-friendly trails, and golden hour from the road! I share the hidden gems and real side of life so you can skip the guesswork and get straight to your own adventure! 

🔍 golden hour | travel aesthetic | road trip vibes
Montana sunrises and sunsets hit different ☀️🌅 I Montana sunrises and sunsets hit different ☀️🌅

I haven’t been super inspired to post lately, just being honest. But then I started scrolling through my camera roll from Montana and remembered why I do this.

These golden hours from Pray and Yellowstone had me standing outside, coffee getting cold, just…staring. No filter needed when the sky looks like that.

Sometimes just showing up and letting the light do its thing is the best thing 🧡

Save this if Montana’s on your list. You’re gonna want to chase golden hour there!!
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