

When discussions of Autumn destinations commence, what are the most common regions thrown into the mix? The Great Smoky Mountains and Blue Ridge Parkway, New England, Colorado. But Alaska? Before you knock the idea, hear me out…Alaska is an absolutely overlooked gem when it comes to Autumn travel. We never intended to visit Anchorage in…
We have all heard it a thousand times: “It’s about the journey, not the destination.” So when we are heading somewhere for the long weekend, what do we do? Jump in the car and drive as fast as we can without stopping to explore anywhere along the way. While I have certainly been guilty of…

While this proclamation by John Muir might easily land on a Top 10 list of quotes you may see thrown around on Instagram, there is something to be said when such a line actually refers to a community’s proverbial “back yard.” Such a sentiment, combined with strong mental, emotional and spiritual connections, and further still,…