A Week In Northern Arizona

Summer 2024 we spent a week deep in the forest of northern Arizona. It was a more chill vacation than I’m used to but it was absolutely fabulous. We stopped in Flagstaff for two nights on the way north to break up the drive. It just so happens that it was really hot the week […]

Another Visit to Joshua National Park

After we visited Carlsbad Caverns we were counting how many national parks we’ve visited. We realized I’ve been to 30 and The Husband only 29 because I visited Joshua Tree National Park on a solo trip for my 40th birthday. We clearly had to remedy the situation so I planned a trip! Being that it […]

Guadalupe Mountains National Park

We visited Guadalupe Mountains National Park on the same trip as Carlsbad Caverns National Park. They are neighbors even though they are in different states. Many people go to Guadalupe Mountains to hike to the tallest point in Texas, Guadalupe Peak. We didn’t have time for that on this trip but were able to spend […]

Carlsbad Caverns National Park

I wasn’t sure what to expect with Carlsbad Caverns National Park. I’ve seen pictures and heard stories but I wasn’t prepared for what we got to see. I think that’s one of the things I love most about visiting new places, especially the national parks. Pictures are beautiful, but they can never capture the awe […]

2 Days In Washington, DC

I was in Washington, DC in March for a work conference but have never been so I flew in two days early to explore the city. And even more exciting is that my brother joined me! We’ve always wanted to go to DC and took advantage of the fact that one of us was already […]