figuring out life and blogging the adventure
As this blog has established, I really like the US National Parks service, so naturally going on vacation along the Cape Hatteras National Seashore is something that appeals to me. The Outer Banks as a whole are great for a beach vacation, but if you're looking to get a way from some of the crowds… Continue reading One Week on Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Easter Island, or Rapa Nui, is the most remote inhabited place on Earth. Spending three weeks there helping with research was not something I really planned or even imagined doing, but that's what I did this summer! I applied to this program through my university just on the off chance that if I were to… Continue reading What I Learned on Easter Island
After a couple days in Santiago, I still did not see everything, but I knew even before I came that since I would only be here for a few days, I also wanted to see a bit of the rest of Chile. Originally, I picked a tour to Cajon del Maipo, but due to unsafe… Continue reading Visiting Inca Lake
I've had an amazing couple of days in Santiago! It's such a big and vibrant city, and I would love to see more of it in the future. However, with only two days I had to make the most of my time and see everything I could. Day 1 was mainly spent seeing the sights… Continue reading Two Days in Santiago
I had a great time a few weeks ago showing one of my friends around my home state, so I decided to post my ideas of how to see the most of the state in the week. Obviously, there will be a lot not included, but here are my picks for some highlights. First up… Continue reading A week in West Virginia
Besides the well-known National Parks, the US Park Service also recognizes certain National Rivers such as the New River in West Virginia. This "park" technically includes 70,000 acres of land along the river, and the best way to see it all, in my opinion is the two-lane Route 60. This is my favorite day trip… Continue reading Hidden Gems: US Route 60
Monongahela National Forest has always been one of my favorite places in West Virginia. It's a huge area, and there's so much to do, but since I was there recently, I'll include some of my favorites. This is a great place to go for a weekend getaway - there are lots of places to rent… Continue reading How to Spend a Weekend around Monongahela National Forest
