Florida’s Paradise Coast runs along the Gulf of Mexico from Naples to Marco Island to just south of Everglades City. While Naples and Marco Island have more of the expansive beaches and glitzy resort feel to them, Everglades City has a rustic beachy vibe of an undiscovered small town. It’s what the Keys must have … Continue reading
Category Archives: 3 Day Getaways
I’m a master in exploring a destination in 72 hours or less. We’re all time crunched these days, so from Niagara Falls to Scottsdale, I share itineraries of getaways you can do within 3 days. Some are 1 day and some are 3 days, but they’re all packed with outdoor adventures, shopping, dining, unique experiences, and where to stay.
Watching World’s Largest Sandhill Crane Migration is Epic Birding in Nebraska
Every spring over a million sandhill cranes swoop down on Central Nebraska. It’s the world’s largest sandhill crane migration and one of the last great animal migrations on earth. The nearly 150-mile stretch of Grand Island-Kearney-North Platte is called the Nebraska Flyway as cranes travel north from their winter homes in places like Texas and … Continue reading
How to Spend 3 Days in Banff, Canada on a Winter Vacation at Ski Big 3
Banff is one of my favorite places on the planet. It’s magical. This is my second time to Banff, with both visits being in winter. Banff has some of the best skiing in Canada and arguably in the world. With three resorts within Banff National Park, Ski Big 3 is a skier’s paradise, but it’s … Continue reading
Fabulous Fall Colors Even in the Rain – Where to go Leaf Peeping in Steamboat Springs
I’ve been to Steamboat Springs many times, but this was my first time to see it covered in a palette of autumnal hues. From Rabbit Ears Pass to the Yampa River, the fall colors are spectacular in Steamboat, even if you have to dodge rain showers like I did on my leaf peeping road trip. … Continue reading
Northern Virginia’s Wine Region: Three Days in the Napa Valley of the East Coast
I knew Virginia had wineries, but what I didn’t know is Northern Virginia’s wineries rival the picturesque ones in Napa Valley. Guess I should have expected the over-the-top wineries being so close to Washington, DC and Virginia was the first place in the United States to grow grapes and make wine, dating back over 400 … Continue reading
How to Spend 3 Days in Greater Zion Utah
My three-day adventure in Greater Zion starts in one of the lesser visited areas of the national park. Most visitors to Zion National Park only go to Zion Canyon to hike in the Narrows and do Angels Landing. This trip is all about going where the crowds don’t and experiencing The Greater Zion area to … Continue reading
How to Spend a 3-day Weekend in Denver
My friend Hope recently visited me for girls getaway. It was a whirlwind weekend showing off some of my favorite spots and trying a few new places in Denver, Colorado. Here’s how to spend a 3-day weekend in Denver. First Stop: Barr Lake Hope landed about 7:30am and instead of b-lining into to city, we … Continue reading
Kayaking, Hiking, and Wildlife in Grand Lake, Colorado, the “Western Gateway” to Rocky Mountain National Park
https://youtu.be/NzS-wPLUPN8 Grand Lake is the “western gateway” to Rocky Mountain National Park. Surrounded by mountains and sitting at 8,369 feet, the lakeside scenery is stunning. There are quaint cabins and sprawling homes dotting the shoreline. It is home to Colorado’s largest natural lake and one of the oldest yacht clubs in the west. I had … Continue reading
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