I rolled over in my warm cocoon. The stars were still bright over the towering canopy of pines, uninhibited by the thriving city lights somewhere north of me. Even though […]
One Week Itinerary: Florida National Parks Outdoor Adventure
So, I took my own advice. If you follow me on Instagram, you are well aware by now that I am officially working overnights, and getting used to the new […]
How to Choose Where to Go Next
I decided that I’m traveling this year! It sounds silly, so let me explain: I’m always looking for opportunities to do it, but often in the past I have traveled […]
48 Hours in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Once upon a time, I dreamed of a place in the mountains, where I could frolic to my heart’s content…but then I did the Canyon Climbers challenge and realized that […]
Georgia’s Canyon Climbers: A Hike Through Amicalola Falls, Cloudland Canyon, Providence Canyon, and Tallulah Gorge
I signed up to do Canyon Climbers a whole year ago, you guys. 365+ days. And you want to know how long it took me to complete once I finally […]
A Weekend at the Swamp: Camping at Stephen C. Foster State Park
Tall, skinny pine trees sway gently above me as I breathe in the smell of the great outdoors…and also all the bug spray I just sprayed all over myself, because […]
Sunsets at Atlanta’s Monadnocks: Who Wore It Best?
Hello, and welcome to my hometown! While I think that travel is basically one of the best things ever, I also think that exploring your own backyard can sometimes be […]
A Life Update: Recapping the Past Few Months and Looking Forward
This week I’m bringing you somewhat of a life update. And notice right off the bat that I said “this week,” when in reality, I’ve been posting only every other […]
Two Days in The Windy City: Chicago, Illinois
Someone told me recently that hotdogs are the start of every great story. Now, I’m not sure of the accuracy of that statement, and this one doesn’t really begin with […]
A Lazy Day in Seattle, Washington
Alright team, I feel like I fell dormant for a minute there, but I’m back and I’m ready to play! Talking candidly, I’ve been struggling to transition into my new […]