National Parks
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Everglades, Cypress Domes, and Gator Bites: Exploring Florida’s 3 National Parks
When I look back on my summer vacations as a kid, my fondest memories are packing up the minivan and driving from Tennessee to the Gulf and spending a week by the beach. I loved spending hours in the water and taking day trips to local Florida and Alabama historical sites. As an adult, beach…
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Stargazing and Hiking the Narrows: A Day in Zion National Park
On our last day in Zion, we decided to take on one of the park’s most iconic hikes—the Narrows. While this wasn’t part of our original itinerary, a conversation with fellow travelers in Springdale on our first night quickly convinced us this hike was a must-do. Preparing for the Hike Since we were hiking the…
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Exploring Bryce Canyon: A Scenic Detour
Zion National Park – Day 3 After a jam-packed days in Zion, we decided to take a relaxing detour to Bryce Canyon National Park, even though it wasn’t originally part of our plan. Bryce Canyon is about a two-hour drive from Springdale, and with our big adventure at Angel’s Landing behind us, we thought a…
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Exploring Utah: UTV Tours and Angel’s Landing
Zion National Park – Day 2 For our 2nd day in Zion, Mason and I decided to hit the ground running. We had won the lottery for Angel’s Landing permits and that was the primary focus of the day. Angel’s Landing is easily the most notable and iconic hike of Zion. Its towering views of…
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New Years Trip 2025, Zion National Park – Day 1
For New Years Day, instead of recovering from a busy New Years Eve, we set out to one of our favorite places. Las Vegas! Well, the airport at least. Alas, we skipped over the casinos and slot machines and set off to Springdale, Utah. My boyfriend and I first visited Zion National Park back in…
On The Go With Lilly 