A Travel Blog by Katie Chavez
Read on to find out how I went swimming with dolphins on the Big Island of Hawaii in a wild setting – and didn’t spend a dime! Everyone’s bucket list looks different but there are a few things that seem to pop up regularly, like swimming with dolphins. So maybe it is a cliche that […] Read more…
I overcame my fear of small planes by doing a Denali Flightseeing tour during my time in Alaska – here’s why you should add Denali Flightseeing to your Alaska Itinerary. I never thought I would have the courage to fly in a tiny plane, I found large commercial planes scary enough. I certainly never imagined […] Read more…
The Alice Lake hike in Idaho was one of the best day hikes that I did last year – in fact, it was one of the best day hikes I have probably ever done. This hike to Alice Lake in Idaho has it all. Stunning Rocky Mountain scenery, gorgeous lakes with crystal clear water of […] Read more…
If you are going to do one multi-day hike in Colorado – the hike from Aspen to Crested Butte and back again over West Maroon Pass and East Maroon Pass is absolutely the one you should choose. In my opinion (from the many, many hikes I have done so far), it is the best hike […] Read more…
Want to find out the best hidden gems in Colorado where you can escape the crowds? Then read on! Colorado is an incredible state in the heart of the Rocky Mountains that is full of natural beauty, gorgeous mountain towns, and mining history. While Aspen, Vail, Rocky Mountain National Park, and Denver are all great […] Read more…
Looking for Sitka hiking trails during your time in Sitka, Alaska? Then Mount Verstovia is the one you should do! “Oh, it’s pretty easy.” I should have known better. When it comes to hiking in Alaska, what is rated as easy to an Alaskan can be the most grueling endurance test to anyone else. They […] Read more…
Have you heard of the Mount Healy Overlook Trail in Denali National Park? If you are planning on hiking in Denali, this trail should definitely be on your list. Read on to find out more. Along with seeing the mighty mountain itself, the thing I was most excited about when visiting Denali National Park was […] Read more…
After spending two weeks in peaceful Big Bear Lake in summer, I came to realize pretty quickly that this beautiful place is worth spending some time in. Less than a two-hour drive from both LA and San Diego, Big Bear gets a lot of visitors from both cities but not a lot from anywhere else. […] Read more…
How would you like to spend 3 days in Denver? If it is a destination you haven’t previously considered, let me change your mind with this detailed Denver Itinerary. During the pandemic, make sure to follow all rules related to COVID, including mask wearing in businesses and social distancing. Some of the attractions and restaurants/bars […] Read more…
If you have a few weeks and want to find out the best places to go on a Colorado Road Trip beyond the obvious tourist sites, then this Colorado Itinerary is for you! Read on for the most comprehensive Colorado Road Trip Itinerary to see the best of the state. Make sure to follow all […] Read more…