Author: Kathy

January 13th#TravelDestination @canyonlandsnps in Utah 🇺🇸 ° Described as the Crown of the American Southwest• Mesa Arch would be the jewel of that crown° Carved by Colorado River & Green River° Larger than entire city of Los Angeles° One of the most remote areas of U.S. Divided into four districts1️⃣ Islands in the Sky: Accessible mesa-top Read more

January 12th#TravelDestination Aspen, Colorado 🇺🇸 ° Named after aspen trees that grow abundantly° About 7,900 feet above sea level° Top cities in U.S. for winter sports° Celebrity sighting CAN happen Four Distinct Ski Areas1️⃣ Aspen Mountain2️⃣ Aspen Highlands3️⃣ Buttermilk4️⃣ Snowmass Aspen is pretty easy to navigate on your ownSOCheck out these seasons highlights:Winter – World Read more

January 9th#TravelDestination Florence, Italy 🇮🇹 ° Italy’s capital from 1865 – 1871° Shaping Europe through…* Art 🎨* Science 🔬* Culture ⛲° Michaelangelo’s David lives here…* Real statue is in Galleria dell’Academia* Replica is in Piazza della Signoria The Ponte VecchioIS THEOnly bridgeNOTDestroyed during WWII What to buy:• Leather Goods• Handmade Shoes• Gold Jewelry• Artisan Paper Read more

January 8th#TravelDestination @blackcanyonnps in Colorado 🇺🇸 ° One of the steepest canyons in U.S.° Least visited national park in U.S.° Only receives about 33 minutes of sunlight per day The Painted Wall2,250 foot vertical cliffSplashed withColorANDStriationsCreating the visual of a piece of artwork 🎨🖌️🖼️ Rock Climber’sDream 🥰ANDNightmare 😬 Expert level ONLYWhitewater raftingONThe Gunnison River ✅ Check Read more

January 7th#TravelDestination St. Augustine, Florida 🇺🇸 ° Founded in 1565 considered to be the oldest city in the U.S.° Considered to be one of the most haunted cities in the U.S.° St. Augustine Basilica is considered to be the first Catholic parish in the U.S.° Preservation and restoration efforts are important to maintain the city’s Read more

January 6th#TravelDestination @mount____fuji in Japan 🇯🇵 ° Commonly called “Fuji-san”° Japan’s tallest peak° Active but dormant volcano° Considered a sacred mountain° Borders three prefectures▶️ Shizuoka Prefecture▶️ Yamanashi Prefecture▶️ Kanagawa Prefecture Summit hikes are extremely popularANDOfficial climbing seasonISJuly 1 – September 10🥾⛰️🧗‍♀️ Tokyo Day Trip Ideas:° Hakone° Kamakura° Kawaguchiko° Nikko° Mount Takao° Yokohama° Enoshima° Kawagoe ✅ Check Read more

January 5th#TravelDestination @greatsmokynps 🇺🇸 ° Straddles North Carolina and Tennessee° Most visited National Park in the United States° Smoky comes from the natural mist that hangs over the mountain ridges° Abundance of wildlife – home to about 1,500 black bears Entrance to the park is FREE Top 5 Things1️⃣ Nature2️⃣ Scenery3️⃣ Hiking4️⃣ Waterfalls5️⃣ Wildlife Not much Read more

January 2nd#TravelDestination Stockholm, Sweden 🇸🇪 ° Nicknamed “Venice of the North” 🚣‍♀️° Built on 14 islands connected by 57 bridges 🌉° Fifth largest country in Europe 🇪🇺° Most successful export is music 🎶 Stockholm TunnelbananORMetro Station MuralsNicknamed “World’s Longest Gallery”You can easily have an art tour by hopping between stations on different lines Stockholm ArchipelagoA Read more

January 1st#TravelDestination @craterlakenps in Oregon 🇺🇸 ° Oldest national park in US° Volcanic crater lake° Deep blue clear waters° America’s deepest lake Best time to visit is July – September when most trails are openWinter time can last November – May when heavy snow can limit access ✅ Check OutSample 3 day itinerary San Francisco, CA Read more