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Hi, I’m Michelle

But you can call me your new travel bestie! I’ve been a travel writer for over a decade, globetrotting solo and with friends to more than 25 countries and 48 states. I started this blog to share my detailed itineraries, road trip guides, and solo travel tips to help YOU plan your next adventure.

I know what it’s like to have limited time and money to travel, so most of the vacations on this site are action-packed and budget-friendly.

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10 of the Best Cities and Towns Near Rocky Mountain National Park
10 of the Best Cities and Towns Near Rocky Mountain National Park
How to Plan the Perfect One Day in Rocky Mountain National Park Itinerary
How to Plan the Perfect One Day in Rocky Mountain National Park Itinerary
Utah National Parks Road Trip Itinerary to See the Mighty 5
Utah National Parks Road Trip Itinerary to See the Mighty 5
This is How to Visit the Grand Canyon in Spring
This is How to Visit the Grand Canyon in Spring
10 of the Best Towns and Cities Near Zion National Park in Utah
10 of the Best Towns and Cities Near Zion National Park in Utah
10 Cities Near the Grand Canyon National Park South Rim
10 Cities Near the Grand Canyon National Park South Rim
These are the Most and Least Popular National Parks in the United States
These are the Most and Least Popular National Parks in the United States
20 of the Best Outdoorsy Places to Visit in Arizona
20 of the Best Outdoorsy Places to Visit in Arizona
One Day in Zion National Park Itinerary for Your First Visit
One Day in Zion National Park Itinerary for Your First Visit
Utah and Arizona Road Trip Itinerary: What You MUST SEE in the Southwest
Utah and Arizona Road Trip Itinerary: What You MUST SEE in the Southwest
One Day at the Grand Canyon South Rim Itinerary
One Day at the Grand Canyon South Rim Itinerary
3 Days at Grand Canyon National Park Itinerary
3 Days at Grand Canyon National Park Itinerary
The Best Grand Canyon to Zion National Park Road Trip Itinerary for This Year
The Best Grand Canyon to Zion National Park Road Trip Itinerary for This Year
Grand Canyon Packing List and What to Wear at the Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon Packing List and What to Wear at the Grand Canyon
2 Day Grand Canyon Itinerary: The Best Adventures at the National Park
2 Day Grand Canyon Itinerary: The Best Adventures at the National Park
How to Plan the Perfect One Day in Acadia National Park Itinerary
How to Plan the Perfect One Day in Acadia National Park Itinerary
10 Best Cities and Towns Near Acadia National Park
10 Best Cities and Towns Near Acadia National Park
12 of the Best National Parks in the USA for This Fall
12 of the Best National Parks in the USA for This Fall
The Best Great Smoky Mountains Itinerary for 3 Days in the National Park
The Best Great Smoky Mountains Itinerary for 3 Days in the National Park
12 Best Towns and Cities Near Smoky Mountains National Park
12 Best Towns and Cities Near Smoky Mountains National Park
8 of the Best Places to Stay in Death Valley National Park
8 of the Best Places to Stay in Death Valley National Park
Grand Teton and Yellowstone Itinerary: 4 Days in the National Parks
Grand Teton and Yellowstone Itinerary: 4 Days in the National Parks
10 Best Towns and Cities Near Yellowstone National Park
10 Best Towns and Cities Near Yellowstone National Park
Best 4 Days in Yellowstone Itinerary for Your First Time at the National Park
Best 4 Days in Yellowstone Itinerary for Your First Time at the National Park
How to Plan the Best Zion to Bryce Canyon Road Trip Itinerary
How to Plan the Best Zion to Bryce Canyon Road Trip Itinerary
10 of the Best Towns Near Bryce Canyon National Park
10 of the Best Towns Near Bryce Canyon National Park
How to Plan the Best One Day in Death Valley Itinerary
How to Plan the Best One Day in Death Valley Itinerary
10 of the Best Outdoorsy Destinations in the USA This Spring
10 of the Best Outdoorsy Destinations in the USA This Spring
How to Plan the Perfect 2 Days in Yellowstone National Park Itinerary
How to Plan the Perfect 2 Days in Yellowstone National Park Itinerary
The 5 Best National Parks in Utah You Need to Visit ASAP
The 5 Best National Parks in Utah You Need to Visit ASAP

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**Save for visiting Zion National Park** Zion is notorious for the Angel’s Landing and The Narrows hikes, so if you're looking for some OTHER things to do, save this list. Best Things To Do in @zionnps 1. Drive the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway 2
Have you heard of Kolob Canyon? Save this for your next trip to Zion National Park. Anyone who's been to Zion lately knows how popular and crowded the park has gotten. That's why I love the lesser-visited Kolob Canyon section of the park that's abo
**Save for visiting Bryce Canyon National Park** Have you been to Bryce Canyon yet? This Utah park is known for its hoodoos, gorgeous sunsets, and fun trails with tunnels. It's also a lot cooler than the other Utah national parks, so you can comfort
Are you an overthinker like me? I have a challenge for you. The next time you're stuck in analysis paralysis, ask yourself "what if this could be easy?" What would that look like? How would you proceed? How would you feel? I overthink eve
Is Utah on your travel bucket list? I just published a Utah road trip guide that will help you plan your first vacation to all five national parks in southern Utah. Thanks to your feedback on stories, I ended up including three different itinerary
*Save for visiting Capitol Reef National Park* Capitol Reef may just be my favorite national park in Utah. It’s remote and quiet with a condensed and easy to visit section but also some really cool adventurous drives. Plus, there’s a swe
Have you heard of Goblin Valley? This Utah state park is in the middle of nowhere, but also really convenient to pop by when road tripping between Moab and Capitol Reef National Park. The main attraction is these weird sorta mushroom shaped rock fo
**Hidden gem alert!** I snapped these shots on the Upper Colorado River Scenic Byway, a 44-mile road near Moab where I only saw about 5 other cars. This is not the main highway into Moab, so if you don't know about it, you might miss it. And that w
What you need to know about visiting Monument Valley right now (save and share) After being closed for the past 16 months, popular Navajo Nation Tribal Parks destinations like the Four Corners Monument, Antelope Canyon, and Monument Valley are now

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