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.
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
Denver, Colorado, is a delightful city for a girls getaway for a weekend. It’s a brunch town, home to some unique shopping spots, and is a great basecamp for nearby outdoor adventures. My friend Hope flew in for a whirlwind weekend showing off some of my favorite spots and trying a few new places in … Continue reading
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
Spend three nights in Telluride exploring waterfalls, mountain trails, the free gondola and some of my favorite downtown restaurants. Continue reading
With its rugged surroundings in a canyon at the base of the San Juan Mountains, Ouray is called “the Switzerland of America.” The town has had the nickname since the late 1800s. Its downtown has been designated as a National Historical District. It’s where natural wonders like sulfur-free hot springs blend with the historic mining … Continue reading
I was desperate to see the ocean and to spend time with one of my closest friends. On June 4th, after almost 12 weeks of being landlocked and 10 of those weeks by myself in my condo, I took my first flight since mid-February. My destination was a quick stop in San Antonio then road … Continue reading
Colorado Springs was founded as resort town in 1871. It’s Colorado’s second largest city and home to more than 60 man-made and natural attractions. It’s home to America’s Mountain, Garden of the Gods, U.S. Air Force Academy, Olympic City USA, a zoo on a mountain and is not far from the highest suspension bridge in … Continue reading
I had visited El Paso in the late 1990s on a cross country road trip with my parents. My father wanted to step foot in Mexico and El Paso gave us the perfect opportunity to walk over to Juarez. Returning to the city had been on my travel list for a while, especially because I … Continue reading
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