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6 Tips for Seeing the Cherry Blossoms in Washington DC

Brianna — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 22:08:40 +0000

While Washington DC is great destination any time of year, it is particularly magical in the springtime when Washington DC’s cherry blossoms bloom in a burst of pinks and whites highlighting the beauty of the American capital. One of my favorite cities, I try to get to Washington DC as often as I can but
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Essential Winter Hiking Gear

Brianna — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 02:30:28 +0000

Just because the temperature drops and there’s snow on the ground doesn’t mean you have to forgo your favorite hiking trails. With the right clothing and gear you can get outside any time of year. Even in some of the busiest and most popular national parks winter time brings a fraction of the crowds and
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Add This to Your Adventure List- Hiking the Narrows in Zion National Park in the Winter

Brianna — Fri, 01 Jan 2021 09:47:00 +0000

Zion National Park is one of the most popular national parks in the United States; with dramatic red rock cliffs and sandstone canyons it’s no surprise that Utah’s first national park attracts millions of visitors every year. After my first visit 12 years ago I too fell under Zion’s spell and to this day it
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Summer Adventures in St. George, Utah

Brianna — Wed, 03 Jul 2019 01:40:28 +0000

The desert landscapes around St. George offer up year round outdoor experiences and come summer some of the best adventures in Southwest Utah are out on the water. Whether you prefer to relax on a sandy beach with your toes in the water, paddle on a desert lake or rappel along a canyon waterfall Washington
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The Best Cities to Visit for Christmas

Brianna — Mon, 26 Nov 2018 00:01:31 +0000

In cities and towns across the globe something magical happens each year during the Christmas season; streets are adorned with lights and garland, carolers joyfully share their melodies and the scents of cinnamon and sugar grace the air. Holiday celebrations fill city squares from Scandinavia to Mexico with revelers taking to the streets with wishes of good tidings
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10 Reasons You Should Travel to Quebec City This Winter

Brianna — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 02:17:24 +0000

When the winter months roll around most cities bundle up inside waiting for the warmer weather and bright blooms of spring, but Quebec City celebrates winter with a joie de vivre that can be found nowhere else. With French influences and nearly 500 years of history there has never been a better time time plan a
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Christmas in Alexandria, Virginia: An All-American Town Welcomes the Holidays with European Charm

Brianna — Tue, 28 Nov 2017 23:37:41 +0000

Brick paved streets lined with eighteenth century buildings, shop doors graced with Christmas greenery and scores of Scottish gents and lasses clad in tartan kilts bustling around town. Was I in Scotland? No, I found a bit of European holiday tradition a little closer to home in Alexandria, Virginia; where on the first weekend in
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One Great Weekend: Travel Tips for Your Summer Trip to Breckenridge, Colorado

Brianna — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 00:56:26 +0000

Breckenridge has long been known as one of the most popular ski destinations in the US, but the fun doesn’t end when the snow melts. The same peaks that make for great ski runs also offer up a ton of outdoor adventure in the summer months and this charming Colorado town rolls out the welcome
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The Best Places in the World to See Cherry Blossoms

Brianna — Sat, 04 Mar 2017 03:04:49 +0000

After a long, gray winter it seems like everyone is ready for spring. The days are longer, the weather is warmer, and the world awakes with blooms of every color. The most celebrated sign of spring is the arrival of the cherry blossoms, whose blooms vibrantly paint cities in shades of pink and white drawing
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Whale Watching in Virginia Beach

Brianna — Sat, 11 Feb 2017 03:08:08 +0000

“Whale watching in Virginia Beach?” The looks from my friends were incredulous as I told them about my experience whale watching a few years ago. Every winter, from December to March, several pods of humpback whales migrate from their summer homes of the coast of Maine and Nova Scotia and spend the winter months feeding
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