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USA Road Trips

Whether it’s the first time you’re heading out on the open road for an extended period of time, or you’ve planned a few adventures before, road trips are one of the best ways to see the USA! Oftentimes the road less traveled has more interesting things to see or quirky spots. Plus, with so many national parks, gorgeous vistas, and culturally unique places—what better way to explore the USA than hitting the open road?

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South Dakota Road Trip Itinerary

The Ultimate 3-Day South Dakota Road Trip Itinerary

From charming small towns to places to glamp or go rustic in a log cabin to some of the most gorgeous hikes—here’s the ultimate 3-day South Dakota road trip itinerary!

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The Ultimate One-Week “Mighty 5” Utah Road Trip

This 7-day journey to the “Mighty 5” is perfect for hikers, photographers, and adventure lovers. Ready to see the best of Utah’s national parks? Here’s the ultimate one-week “Mighty 5” Utah road trip.

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Considering a road trip, staycation, or something in between? Here’s all you need to know about renting an RV through RVshare!

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The Ultimate One-Week Pacific Northwest Road Trip Itinerary

Starting in San Francisco and driving to Portland and Seattle then onto Glacier National Park—here’s the ultimate one-week Pacific Northwest road trip itinerary!

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10-Day New Mexico Road Trip Itinerary

From ancient natural wonders of New Mexico to Native American and Southwestern culture, to UFOs and alien lore, here is a 10-day road trip itinerary to the Land of Enchanment.

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The Ultimate Southwest USA Road Trip Itinerary

From Sedona, Arizona to the Grand Canyon onto New Mexcio, Moab, and Salt Lake City—here is the ultimate two-week Southwest USA road trip itinerary!

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The Ultimate Two-Week California National Park Road Trip Itinerary

Ready to get off the beaten path for an unforgettable 2-week California national park road trip from San Diego to South Lake Tahoe?

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Want to explore some of the highlights of Alaska but don’t have a ton of time? Here’s the ultimate weekend in Alaska road trip itinerary!

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The Ultimate Oregon Adventure Road Trip Itinerary

Road tripping through Oregon? From Portland to Bend, here’s the ultimate itinerary for all the gorgeous green hikes and waterfalls.

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It’s World Wildlife Day 🌏🐘🐧🐢
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Conservation of vulnerable wildlife, Earth’s amazing places, and our planet is so important, especially in the current climate.

I’ve been very fortunate to have spent so much time in continental Africa and have had more incredible wildlife encounters than I can count.

Behind the scenes of “safari,” there is always a fee that goes directly to conservation.

With tourism being one of the hardest hit industries during this pandemic, protection and funding of programs that support our wildlife have, in turn, decreased dramatically.

As we start to plan for the future of travel, let’s do our part by traveling as sustainably as possible and supporting local conservation efforts whenever we can.

And, if you have the means, donate your time or money to @wwf or an environmental cause that you’re passionate about. Even the smallest changes in your daily life (that reduce your negative impact on the environment) make a huge difference ❤️
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#worldwildlifeday #wwd2021 #forestpeopleplanet

Panama holds a special place in my heart 🇵🇦❤️
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I first traveled to Panama back in 2013 where I spent a month in the islands of Bocas Del Toro. I discovered my passion for scuba diving there—so I consider it one of my biggest life-changing trips. I returned to Panama years later and got to experience so much more of this diverse and breathtaking country.

There are so many experiences you can have in Panama—whether you love to surf, get up close with nature, learn about Panamanian history and culture, or explore the foodie scene of Casco Antiguo.

In partnership with @VisitPanama, I've created an itinerary (with a focus on nature and cultural heritage!) with the top things to see and do on a trip to Panama—check out my LINK IN BIO!
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# Ad #VisitPanama

“Did I even go outside today?” 🤔
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Anyone else having to ask themselves the same question?

I find myself sinking more and more into a routine that rarely includes time out of the house. Even with our beautiful winter weather here in San Diego, I realize I hardly spend even a few minutes outside.

So, lately, I’ve been making a more conscious effort to take bike rides, go on walks to the dog park, or to simply sit on the porch with my morning coffee. Our @blixbike electric bikes have made little local adventures so much more fun (this is their Packa cargo bike)!

I know it isn’t sunny everywhere right now, but consider this a reminder to move those legs and get some fresh air whenever you can!
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#sandiego #electricbike

Keeping the dog hair on Bailey and off the floors

Keeping the dog hair on Bailey and off the floors 🐶
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# Ad It's no question that bagged vacuums reign supreme when it comes to lock-ing in dirt, dust, and allergens. With so much hardwood flooring in our home, and an extra floofy pooch, dust and allergens are always a concern.

Our @oreckliving Elevate Command Vacuum holds 4x more than a typical bagless, seals and captures 99% of allergens, dust & debris, and is half the weight of most vacuums in its class!

It's easy to get out of the closet for a quick clean-up anytime. And, it's powerful enough to work on our hardwood floors, tile, and carpet so pet hair doesn't stand a chance!
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Check out my stories for more on the Oreck Elevate Command!

Finally out of diapers (and the house 😂) ••

Finally out of diapers (and the house 😂)
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I shared my recent health scare a couple posts back and I’m finally feeling like myself again (or whatever this new version of me is... amiriiiiight?)

As soon as I felt up for it, I wanted to take a little getaway with @meyer.swanepoel. So, this past Valentine’s weekend, we finally took a trip to Palm Springs. We relaxed by the pool. Had our first cocktail in 163917379181618 months. And rode our bikes through town.

These strange times are a big reminder that you don’t need to go far to have a great adventure.
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#palmsprings #california

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