Author: Jane
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Ashton to Tetonia Trail: walking, biking, soaking in the scenery
In between two small towns in Eastern Idaho, a no-longer-needed path has a new lease on life. Ride/bike/walk between two towns and enjoy epic scenery consisting of farms, creeks and the impressive Teton Mountain Range. The Ashton to Tetonia Trail covers the 30 miles between, you guessed it, Ashton (population 1,060) and Tetonia (population 282).…
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Land of the Yankee Fork State Park: mining and ghost towns galore
Head to Land of the Yankee Fork State Park for a taste of Idaho’s mining history and a chance to explore some cool ghost towns. State Park Overview If you enjoy history, mining, the great outdoors, or all of the above, this is the park for you. Land of the Yankee Fork State Park focuses…
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Bruneau Dunes State Park: Sand and Stargazing
Did you know that the tallest free standing sand dunes in North America can be found in southwestern Idaho? Well if you make a stop at Bruneau Dunes State Park and try to hike to the top of one of them, you sure would. Bruneau Dunes is a unique place where you can slide down…
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Thousand Springs State Park: Hiking, Kayaking and Geological Wonders
Thousand Springs State Park is big and geological in nature. That makes for some fun exploring and interesting photos. State Park Overview Overall, we give this park five stars (mostly because there is so much to do and it is so gosh darn beautiful). There are seven areas to explore at Thousand Springs State Park:…
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Eagle Island State Park: Fishing, Swimming, Zip-lining, and More
Boiseans have a wonderful resource for fun almost at their fingertips. Eagle Island State Park is located just a few miles outside of Boise. Activities here are plentiful: fishing, swimming, horseback riding, disc golf, hiking, zip-lining, or what we did on a recent Sunday afternoon…picnicking. State Park Overview Overall, we give this state park four…
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Lucky Peak State Park: Biking, Kayaking and More
When summer rolls around, head to Lucky Peak State Park for biking and kayaking and a plethora of other outdoor activities. This Idaho state park is ideal for hot summer days and getting out of the city. State Park Overview Overall, we give this state park four stars. There are three areas to explore at Lucky…
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Hiking on your vacation
Hiking on your vacation is an excellent way to experience the natural wonders of a destination. Even if you wouldn’t normally consider yourself a hiker, I can guarantee (okay maybe not really, but there’s a very high probability) you will see something incredible if you include a little outdoors time in your next vacation planning.…
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DIY travel spice kit: easy, affordable and convenient
I don’t claim to be a foodie and my palette is anything but refined. But a travel size spice kit does make it into my suitcase on certain trips and I am glad for it. I decided to make my own, personalized spice kit and I recommend you do the same. A DIY travel spice…
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Incorporating music into travel
I recently came across an interesting article; the gist was that more and more frequently, music is driving Millenial’s vacation choices. As I reflected on some of the statistics found in that study, I realized music is a large component of my adventures. This post will discuss how incorporating music into travel can lead to…
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DIY Airplane Facial Kit: Pamper your Skin on a Long Flight
In this post I share the steps I took and the products I used to make a DIY airplane facial kit that provided a nice distraction and a little pampering on an overseas flight to Europe. Note: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning if you buy something through one of these links, we may…
