Travel Blog
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Montréal, Continued: A Perfect Second Day in the City
For our second day in the city, we were set on exploring the way we love most—on foot. With no itinerary and zero expectations, the day felt wide open, the kind that invites spontaneity and lets you really absorb the rhythm of a place. We kicked things off with a visit to one of Montreal’s…
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Cobblestones to Cafés: Our First 24 Hours in Montréal
Some trips are planned months in advance, and others fall into your lap at exactly the right moment. This one was the latter. It was the kind of spontaneous adventure that reminds you why saying “yes” is almost always worth it. Back in November, I had the chance to tag along at the tail end…
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Trail of Wonder: Hiking the Iconic Highline Trail
When you hear about Glacier National Park, two things immediately jump to the forefront of your mind (or the top of your TikTok search): Going‑to‑the‑Sun Road and the Highline Trail. Hiking the Highline Trail sits high on the bucket list of many hikers and National Park regulars. It’s iconic for a reason. The trail delivers…
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Underrated Glacier Gem: Iceberg Lake Trail
For our third day in Glacier National Park, we set out on the Iceberg Lake Trail in the Many Glacier area. This was our second big hike of the trip, and it struck the perfect balance—challenging enough to feel rewarding, yet manageable in both length and elevation gain. The trail leads to a breathtaking alpine…
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Hikes of the Smokies: Meigs Creek Cascade
Living so close to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, we love sneaking in quick day hikes whenever our weekends allow. From the west, it’s just a little over an hour’s drive to reach the Townsend, Tennessee entrance. Back in March, with cool air still lingering and the crowds not yet in full swing, we set…
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Exploring Glacier National Park: The Red Bus Tour Experience
Glacier National Park – Day Two Glacier, like so many national parks, is steeped in fascinating history. From the timeless charm of Many Glacier Hotel and Granite Park Chalet to the engineering marvel of the Going-to-the-Sun Road, it’s nearly impossible to visit without crossing paths with at least a few historic landmarks. One of the…
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Exploring Grinnell Glacier: A Must-Hike in Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park – Day One During our weeklong trip to Glacier National Park, we had our sights set on three major hikes. Grinnell Glacier was the first of these hikes. This hike is arguably one of the most iconic hikes in the park, making it a must do when planning our itinerary. Mason, myself,…
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Mangroves, Sunken Ships, and Manatees: Snorkeling at Biscayne National Park
For the final day of our Florida adventure, we said goodbye to Key West in the morning and began our slow journey back up through the Florida Keys. With a 10 p.m. flight ahead of us, we had one last goal in mind: visiting our final Florida park—Biscayne National Park. Unlike the other parks in…
On The Go With Lilly 