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Best Stops on Highway 1: California Road Trip Itinerary
Post Topic: Best Stops on Highway 1 Our road trip down the coast on California’s Highway 1 was a bittersweet one. It was the start of a long road trip back to the Lone Star State. Randy and I had spent over five months away from home, working remotely, and exploring America’s vast beauty and diversity. We had mixed feelings about heading back to Dallas, but we were just trying to soak up every last minute of our epic trip. After heading up to Redwoods National Park and making it within 5 miles of the Oregon border (still kicking ourselves for not crossing that border), we were a grand total…
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10 Unforgettable Things to Do on Your First Trip to San Francisco
Post Summary: Things To Do on Your First Trip to San Francisco I first visited San Francisco in 2017, it was in fact by first “big-kid” trip. The first trip that I planned 100% on my own (with a friend) and paid for on my own. Looking back, that first trip to San Francisco was pivotal to the development of this blog and my love for travel. That first trip to San Francisco was actually the topic of my very first blog post, which I’ve since gone in and completely changed! Let’s just say, I’ve learned quite a bit about writing an informative blog post since I started almost 4…
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10 Jaw-Dropping Things to Do in Redwoods National and State Parks
Did you know that Coastal California is home to some of the tallest trees in the word? Well it is! But seeing the tallest trees in the world is only one of the incredible things to do in Redwoods National Park. The park is home to incredible lush and tall forests, dense fern canyons, epic coastal views, and lots of wildlife. Redwoods National Park is joined with nearby Jedidiah Smith Redwoods State Park, Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, and Del Norte State Park. These parks make up Redwoods National and State Parks. The parks are cooperated by the National Park System and the California Department of Parks and Recreation. In…
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How to See Los Angeles in One Day
Have you ever wondered if it was possible to see Los Angeles in one day? Well let me tell you, it is! Here I have listed six of my favorite LA spots that you can see in one day. And while this list is not an exhaustive list of LA sites, you will still get a feel of the culture and beauty of Los Angeles. We started at LAX when our plane landed at 7am on Saturday. After picking up our rental car, we drove to Venice to snap a few pictures of the Venice Canals. Oh my goodness, these houses were some of the cutest I have ever seen.…
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Channel Islands National Park – Santa Cruz Island
Little fact about me, I am a huge national park enthusiast and never pass up on an opportunity to check another park off of my list! A month ago, when my husband suggested that we fly into LA for a couple of days, I agreed as long as we could spend a day at Channel Islands National Park. After that was settled, I immediately started researching which island to see and how to get there. Channel Islands National Park is comprised of five beautiful islands off the coast of Southern California. We settled on Santa Cruz Island, which offers day hiking options with epic cliff and beach views. The island…
