North-central Pennsylvania has a cluster of fantastic state parks. This relative close proximity makes for easy day trips from a basecamp at the Hyner Run State Park Campground. During a recent camping at Hyner Run State Park I balanced recharging at the peaceful campground with day trips to nearby attractions. Here are some places I […]
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Hyner Run State Park Camping Guide
Hyner Run State Park Nestled in Pennsylvania’s largest state forest, the 305,450 acre Sproul State Forest, Hyner Run State Park is the perfect launch pad for adventures in the Pennsylvania Wilds. You’ll get a balanced blend of remote wilderness to disconnect, while the comforts of civilization are only 30 minutes away in Lock Haven. During […]
Budget Breakdown: Cost of a 9-Day Idaho Hiking Road Trip
Why Idaho? Everyone has asked me, “Why Idaho?”. Idaho has some street cred as a winter skiing paradise, but is not renowned as a summer vacation destination. TLC be dammed, I am a waterfall chaser, and Idaho is home to Shoshone Falls. Taller than Niagara Falls, the 212 foot drop in the Snake River at […]
Ready, Set, Sail: 7 Essentials You Can’t Cruise Without, Plus 3 to Reconsider
Before going on my first solo cruise, I perused several different travel blogs and watched countless YouTube videos. Each of them touted some variation of “10 Unusual Things to Pack for your Cruise” or “5 Must Have Cruise Items Everyone Forgets”. Being the sucker I am, I was swayed by several of their arguments and […]
Budget Breakdown: Cost of a 4 Day Bahamas Cruise
I decided 2024 was going to be the year of the cruise, and started looking for options in December 2023. I hoped to travel early in 2024, but as I started researching I realized it is generally advised to book your cruises as far in advance as possible for the best deals. Here I was […]
Charting new courses: Solo travel goals for 2024
Every year I make goals for myself – personal, professional, and financial. I have spreadsheets where I track my progress and check in with myself monthly to evaluate how I am progressing on my goals (NERD ALERT!). One goal category I’ve had for many years is around becoming a more confident and independent solo traveler, […]