Summit County, Colorado is best known for the ski resorts. Don’t get me wrong, I love to hit the slopes! However, when I recently had three days to spend in the area I didn’t want to spend the whole time snowboarding. There are so many other interesting things to do that I didn’t want to miss! So don’t turn down a ski trip just because you don’t want to ski the whole time. Here are three other things you canRead More
My spark moment with birds happened in Belize in September of 2018, but I didn’t download Ebird and really start my life list journey until the next February when I went birding in Oahu. I had been out birding a few times locally, but I was really just stretching my legs and practicing with ID-ing birds I already knew like chickadees and cardinals. Not long after we landed in Oahu I kept noticing these birds I knew I had neverRead More
Morocco was a dream. The entire time I was there my friend and I kept looking at each other and asking if it was real life because it truly felt like we were in another world. As with any trip, there are compromises in the itinerary. Spending a day in one city means spending a day less in another. So, if you are planning a trip to Morocco, here is what I learned and where I recommend you spend yourRead More
I think people spend too much time planning and trying to make everything perfect. Is November the absolute best time of year to spend a weekend in Yosemite? Maybe not, the waterfalls are best in the spring and the colors are beautiful earlier in the fall. If you get the opportunity to visit Yosemite in November you should definitely go. It’s less crowded and the views are still spectacular. I love traveling during the off season! The first time IRead More
This is a very specific post. . . but if you have a day or two to spend in northwest Connecticut I have you covered! When I planned my first trip to Connecticut I was mostly focused on going to the coast. However, the stunning bridges and quaint towns in the northwest part of the state ended up being my favorite part of the trip! Connecticut is a small state, and these three stunning places are all within about 30Read More
Our first van trip was a quick one! About an hour south of Buffalo is the town of Ellicottville, NY. It’s known for ski resorts, breweries, and being absolutely charming. While many people visit for skiing in the winter, it’s a stunning place to visit all year round! Don’t miss their annual fall fest. It was unfortunately cancelled this year, but we still wanted to visit and see the stunning colors. Here’s my recommended itinerary for two days and oneRead More
I was never really interested in birds. It’s not that I disliked them. . . but despite studying zoology and working as a zoo educator, I just never really cared that much! Then, in September of 2018 I took a spontaneous trip to Belize because I found a cheap plane ticket. I happened to stay at an Airbnb that was also a banding station. A few days there with some amazing and passionate birders was all it took and IRead More
