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4 Day Trips from Phoenix (that aren’t Sedona)

It can be easy to lose sight of Arizona’s beauty after working in an office in Phoenix all week. Nearly every weekend, I head out past the city limits and fall in love with the desert all over again. I hope to inspire locals to reconnect with this place that we are so lucky to…

Your Perfect Glacier National Park Itinerary

I worked in Glacier National Park for two summers, and I’ve played tour guide for countless visitors. I haven’t forgotten what it felt like to be a tourist myself, scrolling through hundreds of beautiful photos trying to choose which trails to hike. Glacier is a huge park, and it can be overwhelming to navigate. I…

Sedona Hiking Guide

There are so many hiking trails in Sedona, it can be overwhelming to choose which hikes to do. I live in Arizona and have hiked many of Sedona’s trails, so I created this guide to help you plan your visit! Note that popular trailhead parking areas close during peak visitation, and you may have to…


I spent two summers working in Glacier National Park, and it was one of the best experiences of my life. If you want to learn more about seasonal jobs in national parks, you’re in the right place!


Study Abroad

I studied abroad twice, and now I work in the study abroad industry. Fall 2023, I spent the semester in Barcelona. Spring 2024, I embarked on Semester at Sea. I promise to speak honestly from a former student’s perspective with the expertise of a professional.

My Most Popular Travel Guide

Summer 2021, I left for a three-week road trip the day after my 18th birthday. Fresh out of high school, three friends and I drove nearly 6,000 miles to visit eight national parks across the U.S. We camped nearly every night, and none of us had any prior camping experience. If we can do it, you can, too!


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WOW this hike was STUNNING!! Hardly saw a soul on the trail on this beautiful winter Saturday. 📍Vinyard Trail, Tonto Basion, Arizona. Well worth the two hour drive from Phoenix!

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