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A Brief History of the National Parks System

National Parks are an excellent destination for everyone. They offer a wide variety of fun for all ages and skill levels. But how did they come about? Yellowstone was the very first National Park in the world, created in 1872. But before that, President Lincoln created the Yosemite Grant Act to protect the land. This act set a precedent for the future National Park system.  The most recent National Park? White Sands in New Mexico Read more

By Jenna, ago

Follow Your Heart

Sometimes your dreams and goals change. There can be many reasons for it, and it can take time to see and accept it. I’ve been chasing a marathon for several years and was pushing to get to the line in January. This weekend I realized the marathon is no longer my dream. I went to start my 16 miles, and my right ankle was aching from the start. I realized since I broke my leg, Read more

By Jenna, ago

My Favorite Image – Horseshoe Bend

Trying to pick a favorite image from a place is hard. If it’s made it to my website it means I love it. The process to narrow down images is hard, especially when I can see all the little differences in each photo. Others may think they are very similar but after staring at them and going back ad forth for hours I’m like nope, they are so different! I know. It’s an issue and Read more

By Jenna, ago

Top 10 Road Trip Tips

We love to get in our truck and head out to the open road. Whether it’s a day trip or a week-long, road trips can be tons of fun but also are ripe for arguments and disaster. How can you best prepare for a road trip? Make a list. Or two.-Depending on your kind of road trip you may want a few different lists. Are you camping or hitting the resort? I always start with Read more

By Jenna, ago

Top Five Packing Tips

Everyone loves to travel, but what do you take with you? I swear the hardest thing about traveling is the packing. My biggest fear is forgetting something. I know it’s not rational because most items can easily be replaced while traveling. I’ve forgotten nail clippers in the past and had to spend $5 at the hotel store so I could fix a broken nail. Now I always keep extra clippers in my travel bag. Top Read more

By Jenna, ago

Travel Planning

How do you plan your travels?  Some people love the freedom of vacation. They fly by the seat of their pants. Make no plans, not even hotel reservations (this would freak me out). Others like to have a general idea of where they are staying and what they want to see. And then some make an itinerary and plan every second of every day. I fall somewhere between having a general idea and having an Read more

By Jenna, ago

Finding Consistency

Every week, every day, even, there are different challenges. Some days I’m able to overcome obstacles, big and small. Other days, I just can’t. But the important thing is I keep getting up every day and trying again. Every year I say I’m going to be more consistent. To show up every day. I’ve been working on this for the last year or two, and I feel I’m getting better, but there’s always room for Read more

By Jenna, ago

Estrella 5K – October 2019

I had my first race since I broke my leg. And it was on the trails. To say I was nervous is an understatement. I was getting ready to leave while my dog was screaming at me. Shadow was very upset she wasn’t going. I gathered up everything and headed out the door. I went to check-in, got my bib, and realized I forgot my bib belt. DOH! Of course, since I got a new Read more

By Jenna, ago
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To marathon or no?

Back in January, I signed up for a marathon in January 2020. I was focused and ready. I knew this was going to be my best year yet, and I would finally finish a marathon. I was going strong for six months. And then I broke my leg. I was devastated at the time. I figured that was it, marathon chances out the door. Before I got the cast-off, I started thinking, maybe I could Read more

By Jenna, ago