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It’s no secret that travel trends change from year to year! During the pandemic we saw a huge shift in RV renters and family vacations that kept families close together but separated from the general public. This next year I predict people will be getting back into more traditional travel with hotels and flights, maybe even venturing to more countries! I’ve taken the time to …
Searching for cheap flights? Aren’t we all? Here are my best tips on scoring cheap flights!I always look at flights first, because we all know they are the most expensive part of your adventure….but hopefully these tips will help you like they have me!
Let me introduce you to Pando, one of the 40 wonders of the world! We met today…had lunch…the Earth’s largest living organism!
We kayaked out of the slough and against the current of the river until we saw an inlet. Once inside, the waters calmed and that’s when we could marvel in the beautiful canyon walls. It was gorgeous.
The hike itself is very steep, with short sections of level ground through beautiful Echo Canyon. It ascends nearly 2,000 feet during this trek; this is definitely not a trip for the casual, ridiculously-out-of-shape tourist. That means…even though I’m a fitness coach…I almost perished on this hike!
I woke up early and said goodbye to Grand Staircase. I drove an hour to Bryce Canyon Nation Park. I decided to hike the Peek-a-Boo Trail upon recommendation and it was definitely a winner! I also did couple other smaller hikes and loved every minute; although I thought I may die at one point! The switchbacks of Bryce canyon ain’t no joke people! be warned!
My hike today was to Lower Calf Creek Falls. Wow is all I have to say! Its a small, first come first serve campground, and you MUST arrive early to grab a spot, it fills up by lunch! But, since I camped 3 miles away on Free BLM land, I got there bright and early and since it was easily the prettiest place I’d ever seen, I snagged a great spot right on the creek next to the bridge that crosses to the trailhead AND the bathrooms. Change of plans, I’m not leaving after todays hike….score!
As I turned into what I was pretty sure was Arches, I could only see directly in front of my car! No lights, no park gate keeper; so I drove on through to the trailhead I had previous mapped out! Along the winding, did I mention dark roads. I didn’t pass or see another soul on the roads.
First day was a mess of a success! I found my “Ho-Tel” for the night. Little issue with the van rental and a lack of a credit card….note to self…get credit card before traveling. I had reserved a full size van but ended up with a compact instead…but she’s perfect! I’m camping on the side of the road in somewhere Utah, looking at the sunset …
So, Day 1 update, started out interesting… I woke up (this is a plus), about 2am, got ready, left and for some reason got distracted by a hot tattoo artist (more on that later), and drove right past the exit to Nashville! Idk what I was thinking!!! I used to live in Nashville for a while, I know how to get there! so this slight …