Tag: USA
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Wekiva Springs State Park {Florida}
We rang in the new year with a picnic, a nature walk, and a dip in the cool fresh waters of Wekiva Springs. It was the perfect way to welcome a new year of new adventures. This could by one of the greatest places we’ve discovered since being here. We sat on the grass surrounded…
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Sarasota Jungle Gardens {Florida}
Before moving to Florida, I had visited the state a handful of times. On one of my first trips to the state I made my way down to the Sarasota area on the gulf side and went to the Sarasota Jungle Gardens. This was the first time in my life I ever got to see…
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Festival of the Holidays- Epcot {Florida}
Holiday time at Epcot is the best place to be. Wandering through the world showcase and learning about how different cultures celebrate that time of year. From Christmas, to Hanukkah, to New Years, and the Eve of the Epiphany in January- the festival celebrates all the different things people do during this time of year.…
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Zion National Park {Utah}
With the holidays here I”m feeling more homesick than ever. As much as I have enjoyed the new adventures that Florida has given us, I still have days when I want to be back in the mountains with family and friends. While a lot of Utah gets snow this time of year, in the southern…
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Jingle Cruise- Magic Kingdom {Florida}
One of the favorites at Magic Kingdom is the Jungle Cruise…but during the holidays it becomes the Jingle Cruise where a delight of merry mayhem has happened throughout the tour. The skippers are have all the more puns and jokes to share as they drive you through the water, checking out the animals, and enjoying…
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Grand Teton National Park {Wyoming}
This month my hubby and I are celebrating our anniversary and because of that I wanted to share our favorite place- Grand Teton National Park. While sometimes overlooked next to Yellowstone, Grand Teton is absolutely stunning and majestic in its own right. There is so much to explore and discover.We have hiked a lot of…
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The Gingerbread House- The Grand Floridian Resort {Florida}
Wandering through the Grand Floridian Resort you can’t help but to be caught up in the sheer elegance and romantic sensibilities of such a hotel. And with the holidays, it is all the more stunning. Besides the beautiful Christmas tree in the center, there is also a massive gingerbread house and it is incredible! I…
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Seward {Alaska}
A few years ago around this time, I was in Alaska enjoying the absolute winter wonderland beauty of the Kenai peninsula. And one of my favorite places was the city of Seward. This is where the Alaska state flag was created and where the Iditarod dog race begins. I got there early in the morning…
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Kennedy Space Center {Florida}
A day at Kennedy Space Center is a must if traveling to Florida. What an incredible testament to human tenacity, dedication, and courage. From the Rocket Garden, to the tribute to legends and hereos of the space age, and the Mars Rover- everywhere you look is inspiring at what people have done. The crowning piece…
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The Crayola Experience {Florida}
Who doesn’t love Crayola? They are pretty much the best when it comes to art projects. And the Crayola Experience is hands down one of the greatest things we have done in Florida. They give kids the opportunity to discover a world of art and techniques. Of course they have coloring pages everywhere and crayons…