Author: Catalina
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The Best Zion National Park Hidden Gem
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Located right off the 15 freeway is the most underrated cornes of Zion National Park. Nominated and selected to be the ‘second Zion National Park Monument’ is Kolob Canyon, a vast ravine on the side of the national park, which can be easily driven through or hiked around. Getting There:…
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The Big Yellow Inn: An Antique Lover’s Dream Bed and Breakfast in Utah
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Vintage libraries, uniquely individual themed rooms, breakfast served on crystal-cut antique glassware. My dream stay. Located between some of the most iconic National Parks in the southwest, Cedar City is a great stopping point for those looking to rest before continuing their travels. The Big Yellow Inn is the perfect…
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The Best Budget-Friendly Camping Hacks and Checklist
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Building your camping gear collection from scratch can be expensive and overwhelming. For our first-ever camping trip, I knew that investing in a good tent and good sleeping bags was a non-negotiable. But what about the other items? Kitchenware is expensive enough as is. I found that everything you need…
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Everything You Need to Know About Visiting Grand Teton National Park
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Towering sharp mountain peaks, marshy riverbanks, and wild dusty plains, Grand Teton National Park has it all. Located on the western border of Wyoming and south of the famous Yellowstone National Park, this short mountain range is one of America’s most iconic western images. History of the Park: Grand Teton…
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The Best Fall Destination on the West Coast: Leavenworth Washington
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Want to experience a Bavarian village without the 12+ hour plane ride. Look no further than Leavenworth, Washington, nestled at the base of the Snoqualmie National Forest in Chelan. This German-inspired village makes the perfect weekend getaway with shopping, a mountain-side roller coaster, pretzels, river walks, and, if you go…
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A Little Bunny is on the Way Baby Shower – Hosting Tips and Breakdown
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Baby Showers are the best. There’s nothing better than celebrating a new life coming into the world, especially when it’s your best friend’s baby 😉 However, lots of baby showers can be overdone. I’ve been seeing excessive, wedding-like tablescapes with giant flower bouquets (typically stuffed with baby’s breath). I love…
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The Only Guide You’ll Need to Jackson Hole, Wyoming
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Jackson Hole has been blowing up on social media and for good reason. This luxury mountain village sits right before Grand Tetons National Park and offers anything a ‘wannabe cowboy’ could want. Don’t be fooled by the bougie lodges and fancy hotels; this is a destination for all budget types…
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Socal to Wyoming: The Best Road Trip Stops, Stays and National Parks
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From the coast to the last of the wild west, driving from San Diego to the Tetons is much easier and exciting than you might expect. Explore rustic hotels with hidden hot springs right off the freeway, to charming farm towns, to the iconic mountain city of Jackson Hole. Road…
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Visiting Mystic Hot Springs: Utah’s Most Unique Roadside Stop
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Mystic Hot Springs, the hippie desert getaway you didn’t know you needed. Only a short 2-hour drive from Provo, Utah, Mystic Hot Springs is the epitome of rustic relaxation. The springs themselves have been there for hundreds of years, gushing out warm mineral water onto the orange desert rocks. It…
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Travel Planning Made Easy: How I Organize Every Trip
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Planning trips can seem daunting, but with the right tools, resources, and game plan, organizing your itineraries is easier than you would expect. As a type A girl, I’m always planning some kind of trip, even if it never happens. I love having all of my destinations, restaurants, hotel stays,…