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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…
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Magical Maine Road Trip Itinerary: Lighthouses, Whales & More
Post Topic: The Best Maine Road Trip Itinerary Maine had been on my bucket list for so many years – I’d see glorious photographs of Maine’s rugged granite coasts and knew that one day I’d have to explore this incredible state. And a few years ago, my dreams of Maine became reality. We planned a magical road trip through Maine along the coast that was full of ocean views, lobster, lighthouses, and of course, blueberries. Is your trip to Maine a part of a larger trip to New England? You may also like this Fall New England Road Trip post. How to Get to Maine For most travelers in the…
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5 Extraordinary Things to do in Death Valley National Park
Post Topic: Things to do in Death Valley National Park Let me start off by saying, Death Valley was the last national park I saw myself visiting. The name alone deterred me, who wants to visit a place named after death? All I knew about the park was that it was nothing but desert and hot. Too hot. Summer temperatures reach into the 120s (F) with the record temperature reaching a whopping 134 degrees (F). Death Valley is essentially known best for two things: being both the hottest and lowest place in the United States. Meaning that it’s best to visit in the winter months to avoid the scorching temps…
