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  • Colorado National Park Road Trip Hero
    Road Trip Tips,  Destination Guides,  National Park Travel

    How to Plan an Epic Colorado National Park Road Trip

    January 12, 2021 / 21 Comments

    Want to visit all four of colorful Colorado's national parks? This 7-day Colorado national park road trip itinerary will help you do just that!

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  • Olympic Peninsula Hero
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    An Olympic Peninsula Road Trip: 2 Itineraries, 11 Must-See Stops

    January 5, 2021 / 24 Comments

    Are you planning an Olympic Peninsula road trip? Here's everything you need to plan an unforgettable drive 'round the Olympic Peninsula.

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  • California Coast Road Trip - Big Sur 1
    Itineraries,  Road Trip Tips

    A California Coast Road Trip: San Francisco to San Diego Drive

    December 11, 2020 / 34 Comments

    Road tripping the CA coast? This California coast road trip itinerary highlights the best sights of the Pacific coast, updated for 2021.

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  • Portland Road Trips Hero
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    9 Epic Portland Road Trips to Plan Right Now

    October 6, 2020 / 4 Comments

    Need an escape? Plan one of these Portland road trips to explore the best the Beaver State has to offer, from the coast to Central Oregon.

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  • Pack for Car Camping - Group around Campfire
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    10 Essentials You Need to Pack for Car Camping

    June 23, 2020 / 5 Comments

    Planning a road trip and want to skip hotels? Use this car camping packing list to enjoy the open road and nature while you travel.

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  • 3 Days in Siskiyou County Hero
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    A 10-Day California Road Trip & National Park Itinerary

    April 17, 2020 / No Comments

    The Golden State is full of extraordinary places. Learn how to plan an epic California road trip for 10 days including five national parks.

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Hi! I’m Valerie! šŸ‘‹šŸ»


 
I travel with my trusty valise and my husband, Mr. V.

I started this site to share my travel stories and inspiration to help you complete bucket list trips. I’m also a not-so-secret space nerd and speak fluent emoji! āœŒšŸ»
 
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