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Szalay’s Farm and Market in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Szalay’s Farm and Market in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park

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Visiting Szalay’s Farm and Market in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park Szalay’s Farm and Market is one of my favorite places to visit in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. It’s quite a unique farm since it’s positioned within a national park. Because of its location, right next to the Cuyahoga Valley National Park Towpath trail, many visitors ride their bikes to the farm to spend the afternoon relaxing, eating and mingling with friends. You can always expect a big crowd and a…

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carlsbad flower fields
The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch | Carlsbad Flower Fields |

The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch | Carlsbad Flower Fields |

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The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch Spring brings with it an annual trip to The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch. The Carlsbad Ranch has been displaying their dazzling flowers year after year for all to enjoy. With over 55 acres of color coordinated Tecolote Ranunculus’s you can easily become mesmerized with the rarity and beauty of millions of flowers all in one place at one time. Preparing For Your Visit The majority of your time will probably be spent exploring…

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California Wildflowers
Southern California Wildflowers Top 5 Locations in 2024

Southern California Wildflowers Top 5 Locations in 2024

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Where to Spot the Southern California Wildflowers It’s wildflower season! Each Spring in Southern California we become a little crazed on “tracking the bloom”. We never know exactly what we’re going to get each year and I think that adds to the excitement. Lucky for us this year is supposed to be a great year for our Southern California Wildflowers. People are starting to head outdoors to track the wildflowers this season. Whether you’re into the abundant California poppy or…

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Top Tips For Road Trips | Planning A Successful Road Trip |Road Trip Tips

Top Tips For Road Trips | Planning A Successful Road Trip |Road Trip Tips

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So you want to go on a Road Trip, but where to start you ask?!?! Expert Jacq here to the rescue. Let me share my tips, secrets, and musts on packing, preparing, and surviving a successful road trip. I’ve been on quite a few road trips. I learned a lot about road trips as a kid when every weekend my mom and I would load up the car and travel all over the Midwest to my gymnastics meets. Then I…

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Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area | Oregon Sand Dunes | John Dellenback Dunes Trail

Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area | Oregon Sand Dunes | John Dellenback Dunes Trail

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And all of a sudden I was in a desert…in Oregon?!? Approximately 40 miles of dunes to be exact. The largest coastal sand dunes in North America. We decided to do the John Dellenback Dunes trail, which is a pretty easy one-mile loop trail. When you reach the dunes you can run out and explore… then pick back up on the loop when your done making dunes angels! The hardest part of this hike is how much time you want…

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Avenue of The Giants | Humboldt Redwoods State Park | Shrine Drive Thru Tree | Northern California Redwoods

Avenue of The Giants | Humboldt Redwoods State Park | Shrine Drive Thru Tree | Northern California Redwoods

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Hello from Northern California and Avenue of the Giants! On the agenda today was exploring the massive redwoods I have so longed to be surrounded by. There was going to be nothing stopping me from seeing these puppies… No rainstorm, traffic jam, or a sleepy Lemonhead could keep me away!  I’ve read outstanding reviews on the 31-mile scenic drive known as Avenue of the Giants. And boy it didn’t disappoint….. Welcome to the other side of the rabbit hole my…

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West Coast Road Trip | Northern California Coastal Road Trip | Oregon Bound Road Trip

West Coast Road Trip | Northern California Coastal Road Trip | Oregon Bound Road Trip

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The last 24 hours have been fun and hectic to kick off this Oregon road trip extravaganza! Couple reasons why… For anyone following the weather you know that Northern California has been getting hit hard with winter rain storms which has caused floods and a plethora of other lovely problems. I have two people (my mom and one of my best friends from college) and a Lemonhead (my dog duh) joining me on this trip. And don’t get me wrong I…

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It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year…All Year!

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year…All Year!

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“Maybe Christmas he thought doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more.” -The Grinch  Castle Noel…where you go when you wanna feel like a kid, waiting for Santa, on the night before Christmas. It’s America’s Largest Year Round Indoor Christmas Entertainment Attraction and it’s right here in Medina, Ohio! A trip to Castle Noel will inspire the biggest Grinch to lighten up and enjoy that Christmas spirit. They offer daily tours where you’ll be delighted with…

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Seven Magic Mountains

Seven Magic Mountains

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Vegas Baby! Heading on home and I had no clue we’d be traveling through Vegas when we started this trip. But when I figured out it was totally on the way home,  I got super excited! A while ago I had heard about this desert artwork called Seven Magic Mountains. I’ve been wanting to go since.  I had this place on my bucket list and knew if I was driving through Vegas I had to stop here…especially since it’s only supposed…

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