Tag: scenic overlooks
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Tennessee State Parks: Our Family Journey to Visit All the Parks
From waterfalls and mountain overlooks to historic sites and hidden gems, follow our family’s journey to visit every Tennessee State Park and discover our favorites along the way.
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Wandering Prague- Lesser Town, Old Town & Iconic Views {Czech Republic}
After our few days in Italy, we took a quick hop over to the Czech Republic for a few days in Prague. The city had long been on my travel wishlist, especially during the Christmas season, when its markets are often called some of the most magical in Europe. But once we arrived, it quickly…
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Fall Leaves & Natural Bridges: Exploring Head of the Crow State Park {Tennessee}
Discover Head of the Crow State Park, one of Tennessee’s newest state parks, with a look at fall hiking, the Sewanee Natural Bridge, Sherwood Day Trail, and what to know before you go.
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Summer Beauty & Hiking Trails of Shenandoah National Park {Virginia}
With a long weekend ahead, we were looking for a quick getaway—somewhere to spend a couple of days outdoors. Logically, we probably should have stayed home to prepare for our big trip to Europe in a few weeks. But the call of a weekend escape was too strong to resist. We finally settled on Shenandoah…
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The Colors of Fall at the Great Stone Door- Savage Gulf State Park {Tennessee}
It felt like Tennessee was taking its time easing into fall. Even at the end of October, the trees had only just begun to turn—but when they did, it was all at once. Color seemed to burst across the landscape, filling the hills with that familiar mix of wonder and calm that only fall can…
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Exploring Rock Island State Park {Tennessee}
As the weather finally started warming up here in Tennessee, all we could think about was getting back outside and exploring again. For the past few years, we’ve been slowly working our way through Tennessee’s state parks, always looking for a new favorite place. But after recently driving two hours to visit a park that…
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Snowy Hoodoos at Bryce Canyon National Park {Utah}
After our drive through Zion National Park, we continued along the scenic route toward our next stop in Utah’s famous “Mighty 5” national parks. Known as the Utah “High 5,” these five parks are some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the United States—and Bryce Canyon National Park has always been one of my personal…
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Salzburg at Christmas: Markets, Castles & Sound of Music {Austria}
There are some places that already feel magical before the Christmas lights are ever switched on, and Salzburg is one of them. Surrounded by mountains and crowned by its great fortress overlooking the valley, Salzburg already feels like something from a storybook. Add Christmas markets glowing in the old squares, music drifting through the streets,…
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Hiking in the Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve {Costa Rica}
The Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve is one of Costa Rica’s most iconic natural destinations. Follow our hike through the reserve, discover the Continental Divide, and learn what to expect before your visit.
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Selvatura Adventure Park: Hanging Bridges, Sloths & Butterflies{Costa Rica}
From walking among the treetops on hanging bridges to meeting rescued sloths and watching butterflies emerge, Selvatura Adventure Park offers one of the best family-friendly ways to experience the Monteverde Cloud Forest.