My very first road trip was through the American Southwest. I probably never would have gone on this trip if my best friend Emilie had not insisted on visiting the Grand Canyon. Little did I know this road trip would…
Easy Half Hexagon/ Hexie Quilt Tutorial
Last January I completed my first ever quilt. It was made of all my college t-shirts, and I love wrapping myself in these happy memories. As the goal digger that I am, I decided to try something new and began…
PRK Eye Surgery Experience and Recovery
WARNING This article only reflects my experience with PRK laser refractive surgery. I am not a medical professional and thus not licensed or trained to recommend any course of treatment or procedure. If you have any question regarding laser refractive…
One-Week Central Arizona Itinerary
My very first time in Arizona was in 2018 during my first-ever road trip. I probably never would have gone on this trip if my best friend Emilie had not insisted on visiting the Grand Canyon. Little did I know…
15 Best National Parks to Visit in the Winter
When the weather outside is cold and gray, you may feel the urge to head out on a sunny vacation to soak up some extra vitamin D. And who could blame you? Apart from Thanksgiving and Christmas, the winter months…
Best Things to Do in Saguaro National Park
Saguaro National Park is a 91-thousand acre park that features America’s oldest and largest cactus: the Saguaro cactus. These giant cacti can grow over 40 ft tall and live several centuries or up to 300 years old. The park is…
Ennis Bluebonnet Festival – 2023 Guide
If you know me, you know I LOVE wildflowers. There is something magical about seeing color pop up everywhere, even in the most unlikely places after a long gloomy winter. Wildflowers get no care, yet they bloom in adversity and…
Arches National Park – One Day Itinerary
Arches features some unique sandstone formations, including Delicate Arch, the most license-plate worthy view in the country. We visited Arches National Park during our Utah Mighty 5 spring break road trip. We arrived at Arches around 10am, and there was…
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Itinerary
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is one of only two national parks in the islands of Hawaii. With the exception of Alaska, it is the only national park in the United States with volcanic activity viewable from the surface. It is…
One Perfect Day in Death Valley National Park
Death Valley National Park is the hottest, driest, and lowest national park in the United States. It is also one of the largest with over 3 million acres. Unlike smaller national parks, points of interests are sometimes located dozens of…
Petrified Forest National Park Guide
We first visited Petrified Forest National Park in May 2018 and again more recently in November 2022. It was actually the very first national park we checked off our list. And thus began our national park love story. We have…
Joshua Tree National Park – One Day Itinerary
Joshua Tree National Park is located in Southern California where the Mojave and Colorado Deserts meet, creating a unique ecosystem. Joshua Trees, which have recently been linked to the agave family, were likely named after the prophet Joshua by Mormon…