I’m not much of a beach person… but after moving to Seattle and having so many people rave about their vacations to Hawaii, I figured there might be more on offer than just a nice looking beach. The first decision to make: which island to visit? Each island has unique features, and with so many glowing reviews, it can be a little overwhelming to pick. After a bit of research and given our preference for active and varied trips, Kauai…
If you only have 5 days to visit Alaska, head to the Kenai Peninsula. Less than 2 hours from Anchorage, it has everything Alaska is known for in a relatively compact area. Day 1 – Cooper Landing Pick up your rental car and hit the road! The drive from Anchorage to the Kenai Peninsula is stunning, and you’ll have a good chance of spotting wildlife on the drive. Look for Dall Sheep on the cliffs of Turnagain Arm, and Beluga…
Thinking about a trip to Grand Teton National Park and need help with your itinerary? Grand Teton National Park is Yellowstone’s less famous southern neighbor, but it is no less impressive. Due to limited time off work, we visited Grand Teton NP on a separate trip from Yellowstone, but you can easily visit both on your trip if time allows. Check out my Yellowstone itinerary here. Grand Teton National Park is the only National Park with an airport inside the…
Looking for ideas for your road trip to northern Portugal? While Portugal is much smaller than many of its western European neighbors, it has no shortage of diverse and unique things to do and see. We only had one week to visit, and as I started my trip research, I quickly discovered there is no way you can see the entire country in that short of time. I decided to focus on Lisbon and the northern half of the country,…
See day by day sights and where to stay for your 4 day itinerary in Yellowstone Or see the full itinerary post! Official park maps can be found on the NPS site.
Yellowstone should absolutely be on your bucket list, if it isn’t already! It is one of the most unique places in the country, if not the world, and spending even a few days there will deepen your appreciation of nature’s wonders. Use this 4 day itinerary to get the most out of your time in Yellowstone. A few years ago, we visited Yellowstone and were blown away by the diversity of landscapes and geological features, and of course, all of…