If you are visiting the Pacific Northwest, there is no question that the Oregon Coast is at the top of your list. Planning an Oregon Coast road trip is one of the best ways to experience the state’s rugged coastline, scenic viewpoints, and charming seaside towns. But with so many incredible stops, from Cannon Beach…
Most cruise passengers don’t expect much from Icy Strait Point – but they’re missing one of Alaska’s most authentic ports. Nestled in the small village of Hoonah, this underrated cruise stop is packed with epic wildlife sightings, rich native culture, and breathtaking natural beauty. We visited Icy Strait Point and learned exactly how to make…
Are you wanting to see whales up close on your trip to Alaska? Well, you’re in luck! Alaska is a great destination for whale-watching! In this guide, we’ll share the best places for whale watching in Alaska, the different whales you’ll find in Alaska, the best Alaska whale watching tours and tips. Visiting Alaska, is…
When we visited Skagway, Alaska on our Royal Caribbean cruise, we didn’t have anything planned. There are plenty of things to do in Skagway, but we since we had booked quite a lot of excursions on our Alaska cruise already, whale watching in Icy Strait and the Endicott Glacier, we decided to just spend our…
If you’re planning a trip to the Columbia River Gorge and want a stylish, comfortable place to stay that’s close to all the action, Hotel Stevenson is a hidden gem worth checking out. We recently spent a weekend here while hiking waterfalls and wine tasting through the Gorge, and this charming boutique hotel in downtown Stevenson…
I was not expecting to love Icy Strait Point as much as I did. In fact, I didn’t know what to expect. Icy strait point is a privately-owned destination but it is Alaska native-owned and operated. Icy Strait Point is one of the best places to experience Alaskan culture. In fact, Icy Strait Point won…
Our experience on the Endicott Arm and Dawes Glacier Explorer. This is one of the best Alaska tours. If you are cruising through Alaska, don’t miss the chance to view Dawes Glacier up close
The National Parks in Utah are some of the prettiest US National Parks. The 5 Utah National Parks, also known as Utah’s Mighty 5 offer stunning scenery, and fairly good weather year-round for visiting. If you’re looking to plan the perfect Utah National Parks road trip, we suggest having at least 10-14 days for your…
Arches National Park is in eastern Utah right outside Moab. It is close to get to from the other Utah National Parks, only 30 minutes from Canyonlands National Park, 2 hours from Capitol Reef National Park, and 5 hours from Zion National Park. There is only 1 entrance into Arches National Park and one main…
Leavenworth, Washington is the picture perfect winter wonderland right in the middle of the Pacific Northwest. If you want to feel like you’re visiting a Bavarian village in the United States, Leavenworth in the winter is a must-do trip. If you’re lucky, snow will be falling and it will be a beautiful winter getaway. Leavenworth…