I love Summer; but stoked for this too. 🍂 #lea I love Summer; but stoked for this too. 🍂

#leafpeeping #colorado #telluride #goldenaspens #aspentrees #fallincolorado #roadtrip #jeep #fall #fallthings #girlgetoutside #nationalgeographic #planaroadtrip #outwest #mountaintown #lost #lostplaces #backroad #backroads
Kentucky called. So we went… to Copperas Falls. Kentucky called. So we went… to Copperas Falls. 💦🥾🌲😍

In April. (I wish this were today, but bills 😆)

This is a must-do hike if you visit Red River Gorge State Park. 

🚙 🛣️ Roadtrip thru Red River Gorge, Kentucky! 

T R A I L 🥾D E T A I L S 
▪️Copperas Falls 
▪️3.1 miles out & back 
▪️dog friendly 
▪️restrooms & small parking lot at trailhead 
▪️popular trail, be prepared for other humans & pups! 

#Waterfall #redrivergorge #hikingwithdogs #waterfalls #kentucky #onlyinkentucky #visitkentucky #hikingkentucky #redrivergorgeous #redrivergorgeky #hikingadventures #hikingbangers #needavacay #roadtrip #eastcoast #hikingeastcoast #statepark #adventure #hikemore #wander #roadtrippers #weekendvibes #copperasfalls #copperasfallstrail
I work really hard to give my dog her best life. I work really hard to give my dog her best life. 

Drove from Ohio > Utah just so she could see the red rocks & desert. 🥹🌵🏜️Worth it! 

📍Goblin Valley State Park, Utah. 

#Utah #utahgram #goldenretriever #goldenretrievers #puppy #travelingpup #roadtrip #adventure #adventurewithdogs #cutepets #pubitypets #ikamper #jeep #blmcamping #campingwithdogs #paws #goblinvalley #goblinvalleystatepark #goblinvalleyutah
Not a single zoom call on the calendar. #workisd Not a single zoom call on the calendar. 

#workisdumb #takemetothemountains #mountains #colorado #hikingadventures #outofoffice #holiday #mountainviews #intheclouds #coloradodreaming #usatravel #disconnected
Have you been? 

📸 from the archives 📍V Have you been? 

📸 from the archives

📍Valley of Fire State Park
🗺Mouse’s Tank Road (the scenic drive)

This is the main road that stretches from the visitor center to the White Domes. 

Q U I C K 🏜T I P S 
➕ Valley of Fire is about an hour from Vegas
➕VOF is Nevada’s oldest state park.
➕The park is open daily from sunrise to sunset.
➕Entrance fee is $15 per vehicle for day use. VOF is a state park so the America the Beautiful pass will not apply
➕Visit in Spring, Winter or Fall for most pleasant temps (summer temps can creep over 100+ on the daily)
➕There are 2 campgrounds inside VOF state park, with a total of 72 units. 
➕Campsites are first come, first serve. Book by reservation only.
➕Pets are allowed but must on a leash at all times. 
➕Cell coverage is limited. 

PS: If you have been here you’ll know how long you can wait in this exact spot to snap an insta worthy shot. 😆

#lasvegas #travelmore #valleyoffirestatepark #valleyoffire #hiking #travelnevada #instaworthy #travelgram #MousesTankRoad #stateparks #usastatepark #nationalparknerd #visittheusa #nevadagram #only.in.nevada #redrocks #wandermore #girlswhoventure #adventure #desert
Counting down the days 🥹❄️🏂…. #snowboa Counting down the days 🥹❄️🏂…. #snowboardseason 

❄️❄️❄️❄️
#parkcity #snowboarding #pcski #parkcityutah #utahsnow #utahsnowboarding #eastcoastproblems #snowhio #snowday #december #girlswhosnowboard #parkcitymountainresort #utah #winter
Time well wasted. #fallorado #fall #colorado #ou Time well wasted. 

#fallorado #fall #colorado #ouray #visitouray #bluelakes #lowerbluelake #girlgetomoutside #coloradogram #instatravel #dirtbaggypsies #overlanding #jeep #turqoisewater #alongfortheride #letsgosomewhere #exploremore #hikingunlimited #hikingcolorado #hikemore #wander
POV: You woke up early in Jasper National Park, ho POV: You woke up early in Jasper National Park, hoping to see sunrise at Maligne Lake. 

The wildfire smoke is pretty bad, it’s foggy, chilly & you’re worried the lake won’t be as vibrant as you’ve dreamt it would be. 

But then you see THIS! This perfect, dreamy morning that resembles something out of a movie scene. 🥹🌲Pure solitude. 

Canada’s beauty is unmatched. 

🏔️🇨🇦The largest natural lake in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Maligne Lake, located off of Maligne Lake Road in Jasper National Park. 

#jaspernationalpark #alberta #albertacanada #canada #visitcanada #natgeo #natgeotravel #lake #malignelake #malignecanyon #malignelakeroad #jaspernationalparkcanada #parkscanada #canadianrockies #mybanff #banffnationalpark #travelgram #travelblogger #adventure #solitude #peace #peaceful #calm #calmness #calmwaters #hikingculture #malignelakejasper #jaspercanada #jaspertourism
[breth-tey-king] 🏔️🌲🏔️🌲🏔️ # [breth-tey-king]

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I’m from a small-town in Northeast Ohio, born & raised. Contrary to popular belief I actually LOVE it here! We’re about 10 minutes to the dock of my absolute favorite local lake. I obviously have a passion for going all-of-the-places and seeing all-of-the-things but Ohio has a lot to offer if you know where to look and what to appreciate.Fam Bam

Do you work full time?

You betcha! I work full time from home for a medical equipment company. I’d absolutely love to quit my day job and blog/travel full time but for now this works and I’ll share my part time adventures for as long as I can with ya’ll. I’ve been with my company for 12+ years so I strategically plan all of my vacation time (which is a generous amount based off my time employed) and I try to utilize all of the long weekends that I can.

Favorite hike of all time?

OOOhhh man – THERE ARE SO MANY – how do I even chose? I would have to say Angels landing in Zion National Park in Utah. It was on my bucket list for YEARS & when I finally got the chance to do it, it certainly did not disappoint. It was challenging, with wild views, red rocks, chains…. gahhhh TAKE. ME. BACK!!!! This was pre-permit days so it was easier to access then too. We took the first shuttle out that day, tackled Walters Wiggles (IYKYK) and headed straight to the summit. I wish I could do that exact day over again. So cool!

Why do you blog?

I love having all of my travel stuff right in one place. My type A personality thrives on organization and we’ve accumulated a decent amount of travel info over the past decade. I like having a place to share my thoughts with anyone who wants to read – which in all honestly, that’s probably just my mom and like 3 other people, but whatever, I think its fun and it makes me happy so I’ll do it! I’m no professional writer and if I know myself this entire blog is probably littered with grammatical errors and poorly written blog posts but its kinda fun to just have a creative outlet to share whatever in the heck I want with anyone who’ll listen. Sawtooth National Forest - Idaho

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My name is Jen and I'm the brunette behind this blog. I'm a small town midwest gal adventuring around (as much as I can) outside the normal 9-5 grind. The purpose of this blog is to share my travel experiences and encourage others to get outside. I'm so happy to have you here! Learn more…

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I love Summer; but stoked for this too. 🍂 #lea I love Summer; but stoked for this too. 🍂

#leafpeeping #colorado #telluride #goldenaspens #aspentrees #fallincolorado #roadtrip #jeep #fall #fallthings #girlgetoutside #nationalgeographic #planaroadtrip #outwest #mountaintown #lost #lostplaces #backroad #backroads
Kentucky called. So we went… to Copperas Falls. Kentucky called. So we went… to Copperas Falls. 💦🥾🌲😍

In April. (I wish this were today, but bills 😆)

This is a must-do hike if you visit Red River Gorge State Park. 

🚙 🛣️ Roadtrip thru Red River Gorge, Kentucky! 

T R A I L 🥾D E T A I L S 
▪️Copperas Falls 
▪️3.1 miles out & back 
▪️dog friendly 
▪️restrooms & small parking lot at trailhead 
▪️popular trail, be prepared for other humans & pups! 

#Waterfall #redrivergorge #hikingwithdogs #waterfalls #kentucky #onlyinkentucky #visitkentucky #hikingkentucky #redrivergorgeous #redrivergorgeky #hikingadventures #hikingbangers #needavacay #roadtrip #eastcoast #hikingeastcoast #statepark #adventure #hikemore #wander #roadtrippers #weekendvibes #copperasfalls #copperasfallstrail
I work really hard to give my dog her best life. I work really hard to give my dog her best life. 

Drove from Ohio > Utah just so she could see the red rocks & desert. 🥹🌵🏜️Worth it! 

📍Goblin Valley State Park, Utah. 

#Utah #utahgram #goldenretriever #goldenretrievers #puppy #travelingpup #roadtrip #adventure #adventurewithdogs #cutepets #pubitypets #ikamper #jeep #blmcamping #campingwithdogs #paws #goblinvalley #goblinvalleystatepark #goblinvalleyutah
Not a single zoom call on the calendar. #workisd Not a single zoom call on the calendar. 

#workisdumb #takemetothemountains #mountains #colorado #hikingadventures #outofoffice #holiday #mountainviews #intheclouds #coloradodreaming #usatravel #disconnected
Have you been? 

📸 from the archives 📍V Have you been? 

📸 from the archives

📍Valley of Fire State Park
🗺Mouse’s Tank Road (the scenic drive)

This is the main road that stretches from the visitor center to the White Domes. 

Q U I C K 🏜T I P S 
➕ Valley of Fire is about an hour from Vegas
➕VOF is Nevada’s oldest state park.
➕The park is open daily from sunrise to sunset.
➕Entrance fee is $15 per vehicle for day use. VOF is a state park so the America the Beautiful pass will not apply
➕Visit in Spring, Winter or Fall for most pleasant temps (summer temps can creep over 100+ on the daily)
➕There are 2 campgrounds inside VOF state park, with a total of 72 units. 
➕Campsites are first come, first serve. Book by reservation only.
➕Pets are allowed but must on a leash at all times. 
➕Cell coverage is limited. 

PS: If you have been here you’ll know how long you can wait in this exact spot to snap an insta worthy shot. 😆

#lasvegas #travelmore #valleyoffirestatepark #valleyoffire #hiking #travelnevada #instaworthy #travelgram #MousesTankRoad #stateparks #usastatepark #nationalparknerd #visittheusa #nevadagram #only.in.nevada #redrocks #wandermore #girlswhoventure #adventure #desert
Counting down the days 🥹❄️🏂…. #snowboa Counting down the days 🥹❄️🏂…. #snowboardseason 

❄️❄️❄️❄️
#parkcity #snowboarding #pcski #parkcityutah #utahsnow #utahsnowboarding #eastcoastproblems #snowhio #snowday #december #girlswhosnowboard #parkcitymountainresort #utah #winter
Time well wasted. #fallorado #fall #colorado #ou Time well wasted. 

#fallorado #fall #colorado #ouray #visitouray #bluelakes #lowerbluelake #girlgetomoutside #coloradogram #instatravel #dirtbaggypsies #overlanding #jeep #turqoisewater #alongfortheride #letsgosomewhere #exploremore #hikingunlimited #hikingcolorado #hikemore #wander
POV: You woke up early in Jasper National Park, ho POV: You woke up early in Jasper National Park, hoping to see sunrise at Maligne Lake. 

The wildfire smoke is pretty bad, it’s foggy, chilly & you’re worried the lake won’t be as vibrant as you’ve dreamt it would be. 

But then you see THIS! This perfect, dreamy morning that resembles something out of a movie scene. 🥹🌲Pure solitude. 

Canada’s beauty is unmatched. 

🏔️🇨🇦The largest natural lake in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Maligne Lake, located off of Maligne Lake Road in Jasper National Park. 

#jaspernationalpark #alberta #albertacanada #canada #visitcanada #natgeo #natgeotravel #lake #malignelake #malignecanyon #malignelakeroad #jaspernationalparkcanada #parkscanada #canadianrockies #mybanff #banffnationalpark #travelgram #travelblogger #adventure #solitude #peace #peaceful #calm #calmness #calmwaters #hikingculture #malignelakejasper #jaspercanada #jaspertourism
[breth-tey-king] 🏔️🌲🏔️🌲🏔️ # [breth-tey-king]

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#banff #banffnationalpark #banffnice #banffcanada #banffalberta #canada #canadaswonderland #canadianrockies #highonlife #natgeotravel #mountains #sunrise #sunriselover #nationalpark #nationalparkgeek #nationalparkservice #explorebanff #explorepage #adventures #hikingculture #vibes #sunriselover
Yes, it’s Wednesday. No I’m not actually in Ut Yes, it’s Wednesday. No I’m not actually in Utah right now, but I wish I was. 🤙🏻🌵🏜️

#slotcanyons #slotcanyon #slotcanyonsofutah #slotcanyonhiking #peekabooslotcanyon #utah #utahgram #utahisrad #utahunique #epic #wildland #wanderlust #adventurenthusiasts #usa #travelgram #usatravel #getoutside #goplayoutside #beutahful #dirtbaggypsies #adventureseeker #gsenm #grandstaircaseescalante #desert
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