Portland had been on my travel list for a while now, so I made it a top priority to get there this summer! It was a perfect time to visit with everything fully opening up again after recovering from COVID and the riots. Parts of the city were still boarded up, but it was something... Continue Reading →
Spending 24 Hours in Sedona
Sedona is known as Red Rock Country and I have to say, it definitely lives up to its name. As soon as you get off the highway exit, you are greeted by numerous red sandstone cliffs and massive red sandstone spires. Everywhere you look, there's a gorgeous view of these red-orange colored rocks surrounding you.... Continue Reading →
Grand Canyon National Park – South Rim
My vacation to Arizona was an important test for myself. This was my third solo trip, but this was the first time I was going hiking alone. I originally planned this trip with my mom last year, but after her recent diagnosis with breast cancer, she was no longer able to come. Instead of canceling... Continue Reading →
St. Louis – Gateway to the West
St. Louis is only a four-and-a-half hour drive from where I live in NWI. Besides visiting all 50 states, another goal of mine is to get to all 63 National Parks. Since STL is somewhat close, a roadtrip to see The Gateway Arch was needed! We were lucky enough to visit on a weekend when... Continue Reading →
Mammoth Cave National Park — [Traveling During COVID-19 Part 9]
I've lived in Indiana all my life and I never knew our neighboring state Kentucky had so many caves. Over 130 to be exact! That's when I came across Mammoth Cave National Park and realized Kentucky has some hidden gems. They're just underground! The beginning of the Historic Tour Most of the National Parks in... Continue Reading →