My family and I rang in the new year with a trip to St. Augustine, FL. Located just south of Jacksonville, this historic city harbors Spanish culture from the conquistadors to gorgeous marine activities and sea life, and a few forts that are national park monuments as well. There are central locations with crowds and … Continue reading 6-day, 5-night Trip to St. Augustine (Winter Months)
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8-Day, 7-Night Playa del Carmen Trip: Hilton Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Akumal, Chichèn Itzá, Cenotes, Sea Turtle Snorkeling and More!
Being a Hilton Diamond member not only means I have access to some wonderful perks, but it also means I’ve stayed a lot of nights at the Hilton chain of hotels. The question soon became… how to spend those reward points? After doing some research, I realized I’d been wanting to do a trip to … Continue reading 8-Day, 7-Night Playa del Carmen Trip: Hilton Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Akumal, Chichèn Itzá, Cenotes, Sea Turtle Snorkeling and More!
Horseback Riding 101: Vacations – Dude Ranches and Guest Ranches
What’s been the buzz in the last few years in horseback riding? Dude Ranches! Or "guest ranches." But what are dude ranches? You probably know it isn't just the title to a Blink 182 album (couldn't help myself). What’s included? What do you get from them? Dude ranches are cool in all, but what are … Continue reading Horseback Riding 101: Vacations – Dude Ranches and Guest Ranches
Grand Teton, Grizzly Bear 610 – May 11th, 2023
When you think of Wyoming and National Parks, you think of Yellowstone. The first ever national park and nowadays, a widely beloved TV show, it is quite the buzzword. But did you know that just south of Yellowstone is Grand Tetons? If you plan your trip right, you can explore both Yellowstone and Grand Tetons … Continue reading Grand Teton, Grizzly Bear 610 – May 11th, 2023
Top 5 Items to Bring Horseback Riding
Are you new to horseback trail riding? Wondering what to bring on your first trail ride? Maybe you've been on a few rides but want to start investing in some equipment. You've come to the right article! In this post, I'll explain what the top 5 things to bring with you on a trail ride. … Continue reading Top 5 Items to Bring Horseback Riding
Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch, Colorado – Sept 2023, 3-Hour Trail Ride Through the Foothills of Loveland to Poison Peak
There are two main ways to get to Rocky Mountain National Park. Either US-36 from Denver or US-34 from Loveland. If you take US-34, you will pass Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch on your way through the foothills and into the mountain range. When you think of Rocky Mountain National Park [RMNP], you do not think … Continue reading Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch, Colorado – Sept 2023, 3-Hour Trail Ride Through the Foothills of Loveland to Poison Peak
Top 10 Things to Do While Visiting Rocky Mountain National Park
It can be mindboggling trying to decide what to do at any National Park. Rocky Mountain National Park certainly doesn’t make that easier with the timed entry reservation system. What options are available if you can't get into the park? You're in the park, what now? While most blogs post one-time experiences, I have the … Continue reading Top 10 Things to Do While Visiting Rocky Mountain National Park
National Park Gateway Stables, Colorado – August 2022, 6-Hour Trail Ride to the Top of Deer Mountain Near Estes Park
If there was ever a trail ride worth the price, it is most definitely this trail ride. What if there was a way to climb a mountain with a horse rather than your own legs? National Park Gateway Stables has the solution. Hiking can be hard, especially for those who haven’t trained to adjust to … Continue reading National Park Gateway Stables, Colorado – August 2022, 6-Hour Trail Ride to the Top of Deer Mountain Near Estes Park
2-Day, 1-Night Charleston Trip: Fort Sumter, USS Yorktown, Fort Moultrie, and Sullivan’s Island
With my family living in North Carolina, I was able to visit them for the first week of August. We decided to do a fun excursion to Charleston on Friday/Saturday. We ended up staying in Mount Pleasant and started the first day off at Patriots Point. Patriots Point has the USS Yorktown and the Fort … Continue reading 2-Day, 1-Night Charleston Trip: Fort Sumter, USS Yorktown, Fort Moultrie, and Sullivan’s Island
Fourth of July 5-Day, 4-Night Camping Trip: Cripple Creek & Alamosa/Great Sand Dunes
I’ve had the Great Sand Dunes on my bucket list for a while since moving to Colorado. Since becoming a National Park junkie, I’ve started to pay more attention to locations and hotel prices. However, after camping a few weekends in Rocky Mountain National Park, my sister and I developed a system for camping. I … Continue reading Fourth of July 5-Day, 4-Night Camping Trip: Cripple Creek & Alamosa/Great Sand Dunes
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