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This 2-Day itinerary for Marana, Arizona is a perfect blend of outdoor adventure and culinary exploration. The post Exploring Marana, Arizona: a 2-day itinerary appeared first on TravelingMel ..read more

We found so many things to do in Fairbanks or on a day trip from Fairbanks. The city is a great base camp for exploring Alaska's Interior. The post 20+Things to Do in Fairbanks, Alaska appeared first on TravelingMel ..read more

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Hiking in Tucson, Arizona is abundant. We've covered 15 of our favorite Tucson trails through cacti, up mountains, to waterfalls, and more. The post Hiking in Tucson, Arizona: 15 Great Hiking Trails in Tucson appeared first on TravelingMel ..read more

We took a lovely family vacation to Vail, and I can’t wait to share our experience with you so you can plan your own trip! I’ve included our 5-day itinerary at the end of the post. We had help from Discover Vail – where you can find even more things to do in Vail, Colorado, … Things To Do in Vail, Colorado, in Summer Read More » The post Things To Do in Vail, Colorado, in Summer appeared first on TravelingMel ..read more

The terms “hidden gem” and “off the beaten path” get thrown around a lot these days, but in the case of Southeast Montana, they couldn’t be more fitting. This region boasts wide-open spaces, dramatic landscapes, and a rich history waiting to be explored.  Here’s a perfect 3-day, 2-night itinerary for a road trip that will take you from otherworldly rock formations to charming small towns and you’ll actually get off the beaten path in Montana. We’ll visit three Montana State Parks and a National Monument, charming small towns, and the wide open road. Plan Ahead for Travel in Southeast Mont ..read more

Capitol Reef National Park, often overshadowed by its flashier cousins Zion and Bryce Canyon, is a secret waiting to be explored. This post will explore how to plan your Capitol Reef National Park trip. Capitol Reef offers a quieter escape, perfect for those seeking (some) solitude amidst dramatic landscapes. The park’s centerpiece is the Waterpocket Fold, a nearly 100-mile-long wrinkle in the Earth’s crust that has created a landscape of colorful cliffs, canyons, domes, and bridges. Here, time and geologic forces have sculpted a wonderland for outdoor enthusiasts and geology buffs alike. Vis ..read more

  Places to Stay in Glacier National Park  There are hotels and campgrounds within Glacier National Park and I cover them in this article about planning a trip to Glacier National Park. So why stay near Glacier rather than in Glacier?  You may not be able to get a reservation for lodging inside Glacier National Park.  Staying inside the park is generally more expensive than outside the park. If you pick your locations right, you can be more centrally located to everything you want to see and do in Glacier National Park.  There is a lot to see and do outside the ..read more

This post is sponsored by Glacier Country Tourism Read on for ideas for exploring winter adventures in Montana’s Bitterroot Valley.   As our kids get older, Henry and I are making time to focus on our relationship as a couple, while still holding onto our family relationship. It won’t be long before our teens are off on their own adventures and we want to make sure our relationship has a steady base.  One way we are doing this is by taking trips that are just the two of us. We still want outdoor adventures, charming small towns, and cozy evenings, so a winter trip through the B ..read more