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16 Must-Do Activities in St. Augustine, Florida

January 3, 2019 | by Rebecca Pattee

16 Must-Do Activities in St. Augustine, Florida

St. Augustine, Florida was founded in 1565 by Spanish settlers, making it the oldest continuously occupied European settlement in the continental United States. Known as the nation's Oldest City (as well as the Ancient City), this small town has more than enough to keep visitors occupied for an . . .

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Olympic National Park: A Weekend Road Trip

March 24, 2017 | by Rebecca Pattee

Olympic National Park: A Weekend Road Trip

As I mentioned in a previous post, I spent last weekend hiking and photographing the wild, rugged beauty of Olympic National Park. If you want recommendations on what to see and where to stay, I highly recommend checking it out. In this post, I'm going to give you a general idea of how I spent my . . .

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Things You Need to Know Before You Visit Olympic National Park

March 22, 2017 | by Rebecca Pattee

Things You Need to Know Before You Visit Olympic National Park

Olympic National Park is one of the most beautiful places in the U.S. (if not the world) and I'm fortunate to live only a few hours away by car. From snow-capped mountains to rugged, wild beaches to lush rainforest, the park will take your breath away. If you love the outdoors, you need to plan a . . .

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Help save Kauai’s shelter dogs

September 14, 2014 | by Rebecca Pattee

Help save Kauai’s shelter dogs

Before my recent trip to Kauai, I was browsing the Alaska Airlines Flyertalk forum and came across a post asking for volunteers to help transport pets from the Kauai Humane Society to one of the non-stop destinations Alaska Airlines serves from Lihue. I love supporting shelter animals in any way . . .

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Off-road adventures in central Washington

August 16, 2014 | by Rebecca Pattee

Off-road adventures in central Washington

Last weekend, my husband and I took out the jeep (aka Zombklr) for some off-roading and camping fun in the central Cascades. Our destination was Gallagher Head Lake, part of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, just past Salmon La Sac, ending at the base of Hawkins Mountain. The real adventure . . .

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51 hidden gems to visit in America

April 24, 2014 | by Rebecca Pattee

51 hidden gems to visit in America

From the Grand Canyon to the Statue of Liberty, the U.S. boasts world-famous national parks, historical sites and landmarks. Beyond the well-known locations, there’s a wealth of undiscovered destinations stretching from coast to coast worth visiting. From scenic sand dunes to wild mountains, here’s . . .

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Quiet, peaceful hotels do exist in Las Vegas

April 2, 2014 | by Rebecca Pattee

Quiet, peaceful hotels do exist in Las Vegas

When you think of Las Vegas, noisy casinos, clubs, smoking, crowds and loud music all come to mind. In the past few years, an increasing number of non-casino hotels have opened, catering to business travelers or leisure travelers seeking a peaceful retreat. According to the NY Times, tourists are . . .

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