How To Spend a Day in the Smoky Mountains with Your Dog

How To Spend a Day in the Smoky Mountains with Your Dog

I have always wanted to visit the Smokies and decided to spend the day there with my dog, Kuma, in September. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is not very dog friendly, but I still managed to find some activities I was able to do with Kuma and had a wonderful time.

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The Complete Guide to Petrified Forest National Park in November

The Complete Guide to Petrified Forest National Park in November

We spent an entire day at the Petrified Forest National Park and started exploring from the South Gate and made several stops along the way towards the opposite end of the park at the North Gate. Here is our one-day itinerary.

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How To Spend One Day at Arches National Park

How To Spend One Day at Arches National Park

We absolutely love Utah and are on a mission to visit all of Utah's Mighty 5 National Parks. We’ve explored Zion National Park and Capitol Reef National Park and Arches was next on our list. Explore this beautiful national park in one day!

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Things To Do With Your Dog at Saguaro National Park

Things To Do With Your Dog at Saguaro National Park

I was making a quick stop in Tucson while I was on a cross-country road trip with my dog, Kuma, in early June. Since I was in the area, I wondered if I could take Kuma with me to Saguaro National Park. To my delight, they indeed had some pet-friendly places you could take your dog to within the park.

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36 Hours at the Grand Canyon: Pet-Friendly National Park

36 Hours at the Grand Canyon: Pet-Friendly National Park

We visited Grand Canyon National Park for 36 hours and enjoyed the amazing views of the canyons. This national park is also pet friendly, so we took Kuma with us too and walked along the South Rim Trail so she could enjoy the views with us. Take a ride along with us on Desert View Drive to see all the grand views the Grand Canyon offers.

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How Difficult is Mist Trail at Yosemite for the Average Person?

How Difficult is Mist Trail at Yosemite for the Average Person?

We were somewhat prepared for this hike to be a bit of a challenge, but we underestimated just how hard it was going to be for us. Mist Trail is one of the most popular hikes and is considered Yosemite’s signature hike so we definitely didn’t want to pass it up.

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What to Wear for Yosemite National Park in Early September

What to Wear for Yosemite National Park in Early September

We looked into the weather for early September and it was definitely going to be a challenge packing for this trip. The temperatures from day to night fluctuated drastically (at least according to the average annual forecast), so we had to pack accordingly.

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Elevate Your Yosemite Experience at Tenaya Lodge’s Explorer Cabins

Elevate Your Yosemite Experience at Tenaya Lodge’s Explorer Cabins

Tenaya Lodge is a gorgeous resort with a variety of lodging options from traditional hotel rooms, cabins, and cottages. We wanted to stay at their newest accommodations in the Explorer Cabins as it was a great fit for us since we were traveling with a group of six people.

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The Ultimate Banff Itinerary: Best of Banff National Park in 4 Days

The Ultimate Banff Itinerary: Best of Banff National Park in 4 Days

Banff National Park has become increasingly popular and we can completely understand why. The park is easily accessible and the views are breathtaking. We packed a lot into our days and since most of the attractions we visited were popular hot spots, our itinerary consists of very early mornings to beat the crowds.

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Cave and Basin: The Birthplace of Canada’s National Parks

Cave and Basin: The Birthplace of Canada’s National Parks

On our last day in Banff National Park, we made a last minute decision to visit the Cave and Basin. The Cave and Basin and the entire Banff National Park is a part of the UNESCO Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage Site.

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The Banff Gondola and Sky Bistro Experience at Banff National Park

The Banff Gondola and Sky Bistro Experience at Banff National Park

Crystal and I aren’t very fond of gondola rides since we are both terrified of heights, but we were determined to overcome our fears since we made dinner reservations at Sky Bistro.

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Lake Louise and the Summer Gondola at Banff National Park

Lake Louise and the Summer Gondola at Banff National Park

If you’ve heard of Moraine Lake, then most likely, you have heard of Lake Louise. Both of these lakes have the same turquoise blue color from the glacial waters and it is absolutely gorgeous surrounded by the Canadian Rockies.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Visiting Moraine Lake in September

A Comprehensive Guide to Visiting Moraine Lake in September

If you’re planning a visit to Banff National Park, you don’t want to miss Moraine Lake. It’s known for its unbelievably turquoise water that has become one of the top Instagram photo locations. In addition to viewing this beautiful lake, there are many activities you can enjoy while you’re here like hiking and canoeing.

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What to Wear for Banff National Park in Early September

What to Wear for Banff National Park in Early September

We visited Banff National Park during one of the transitional months in late August to early September, so it was a tricky time of year to pack for. Mountain weather is quite unpredictable so being prepared will make your experience at Banff a whole lot more comfortable.

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Hike Through a River at The Narrows, Zion National Park

Hike Through a River at The Narrows, Zion National Park

Zion National Park is only a 2.5 hour drive from Las Vegas and since we were spending an extended weekend in sin city, we decided to add in some nature hikes to our girls’ weekend getaway. The Narrows was the perfect hike for all of us!

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Colorado | Estes Park & the Rocky Mountains

Colorado | Estes Park & the Rocky Mountains

We made a trip to Estes Park, Colorado for Labor Day weekend and had the most amazing time there. We were there for 4 days and made sure we saw every sunrise and sunset. We even stayed up a little later in the night for some stargazing and it was the most incredible view we’ve ever experienced!

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