Tag: Weekend Getaway
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6 Scrumdiddlyumptious Places to Eat in Bend, Oregon | Vegetarian Friendly
Bend, Oregon is one of the coolest little towns with big energy that I’ve ever visited. While there is plenty to do (floating the Deschutes River, hiking, brewery tours, and shopping) I realized we spent the majority of our time eating out-of-this-world food. With Bend being such an outdoor-recreation centered town it’s no wonder their […]
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The Stanley Hotel | Estes Park, Colorado
Have you heard the name, Stephen King? I presume, most freakin’ definitely! If you know of the man, but not the famous hotel in which his 1977 book (and later film) The Shining was inspired, please take a seat, get comfy, stay awhile; I am about to give you an in-depth look at one of […]
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Four-Day Road Trip in The Pacific Northwest | Including Map & All The Best Stops
I wasn’t sure how to title todays post. I grappled with, “Full Itinerary for One Week in the Pacific Northwest”… “Why the Pacific Northwest is One of the Best Travels You will Experience in the U.S”… “Runaway and Live in the Forests of Washington“… there was just so many ideas to ponder. Gahhh… (*That’s excited […]
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From Flagstaff to Lake Powell: Plan Your Perfect Road Trip Itinerary
While planning your itinerary to Flagstaff isn’t typically described as an “overwhelming” experience, there is satisfaction in it. We just got back from 6 days of traveling the upper regions of Arizona, and boy do I have some great things to share with you. Spend a Few Hours at the Grand Canyon Overview & “Fast […]
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Forks & The Twilight Experience
“When life offers you a dream so far beyond any of your expectations, it’s not reasonable to grieve when it comes to an end.” Stephanie Meyer Lucky for me, I get to relive my Twilight dreams of traveling to where it all began over and over again with you guys! If you’re here, welcome! And […]
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Bishops Castle & The Burrowing Owl
Bishops Castle is a free attraction (donations are encouraged) just 160 miles from Denver, Colorado. The caste itself was constructed completely by the hands of Jim Bishop who first purchased the property when he was 15-years-old. From the moment you step foot on the property there is a particular… eccentricity about it. There are no […]
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Garden of The Gods & Manitou Cliff Dwellings
Garden of the Gods To say I was originally smitten by Garden of the Gods would be an overstatement. My first impression when driving through was, it’s overrated. Now that I’ve said that, I must add my hesitance to call anything overrated – the statement seems so disrespectful. I mean, what authority do I have […]
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What to do with 48 Hours In New Orleans
New Orleans is a city of Creole cuisine, thriving nature preserves, and historically rich character. The combination of French, Caribbean, Native American, West African, & Spanish cultural influences (just to name a few) make New Orleans a must-visit city. Admittedly, our trip didn’t scratch the surface to all there is to be had here. That […]
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Bucket Listing Austin, Texas | Our Quick 2 Day Itinerary
Our time in Austin, Texas was everything I could have asked for in a mini vacation. We stayed a total of 2 days and 3 nights. I provided our itinerary for each day, as it unfolded. Feel free to steal in its entirety, or pick and choose as they fit your interests. Whichever way you […]
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