Peak fall foliage has arrived in Shenandoah National Park! 🍂 I started my Thursday with a 4 AM alarm to catch sunrise in the park, followed by a hike and plenty of time taking in the fall colors. Definitely worth the early wake-up! All of the footage was shot on October 29, 2026, around Mary’

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Did you know there’s a new memorial on the National Mall? 🇺🇸 The Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial was recently dedicated in Washington, DC, honoring the nearly 700,000 American service members who served during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm in 1990 and 1991. The memorial re

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One of the most unexpected events I’ve been to in DC! 🍫 📚 The Library of Congress celebrated the 55th anniversary of “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory” with a special program featuring original cast members, a panel discussion, music from the film, and a look at original materials from the fi

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Yep, I’m moving to Alabama 🤠🌲🥜 If you’d asked younger me if I ever thought I’d live there, I would’ve said “nope.” So watching this Northeast girl move to the Deep South is going to be interesting. 😂 I’m bracing for some culture shock, but I’m also keeping an open mind about all the new places I

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Embracing going places alone is one of the most liberating things I’ve done for myself. 🥹 I’ve traveled solo more than ever this year, and the more I do it, the more comfortable it feels. Restaurants, coffee shops, hikes, tours, activities… I’ll do it all on my own! I’ve been able to see and

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Finally able to share what I’ve been spending SO much time on lately… my husband and I bought our first home! 🏡 I’ll be sharing a bit more about where it’s located soon, but for now… any guesses which state? 👀 P.S. There are no clues in this video. We just happened to be in the Shenandoah are

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🌊 Let me introduce you to one of Virginia's best-kept coastal secrets: Gwynn's Island. We stayed at the Cricket Hill House, a brand-new waterfront inn with beautiful water views, a private beach + dock, and the BEST hosts. They gave us amazing local recommendations, cooked us breakfast, and were

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This is your sign to take yourself out on a solo day! I had zero plans on a Saturday (which is very rare for me), so I decided to take myself on a Solo Saturday and finally check a few things off my bucket list. How I spent my day: 🥾 Hiked the Loudoun Heights Trail 👉 a 6+ mile hike near Harpers

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Have you ever driven past this 9-story building in Alexandria, Virginia, and wondered what’s inside? 👀 The George Washington Masonic National Memorial is a memorial and museum, Masonic temple, research library, cultural space, community and performing arts center, and one of the DMV’s most fasci

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🚣 Chesapeake Eco Tours offers kayak ecotours on the Chesapeake Bay, and I had SO much fun getting out on the water with them! 🔗 Ticket link: https://www.thehatcheryculture.com/tours Here's what you need to know: ⏱️ Tour times: 5:30 & 7 PM (75-minute tour) 📅 Dates: 8/22, 9/5, 9/19 & 10/3 💵

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Don't get me wrong, I LOVE the Maryland Heights Trail for the epic view of Harpers Ferry. So much so that I've done that hike countless times. But it was finally time for me to try the sister hike across the river for a different perspective. The Loudoun Heights Trail is a challenging 6.3-mile o

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🏰 If you’re looking for unique things to do in New England, add @Hammond_Castle_Museum to your list! Perched along the Gloucester, MA coastline, this medieval-style castle was built nearly 100 years ago by inventor John Hays Hammond Jr., known as the “Father of Radio Control.” Hammond designed the

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This is 100% the most satisfying-sounding beach I’ve ever been to & I want you to experience it too 🌊 You’ll find Pebble Beach in scenic Rockport, Massachusetts. The shoreline is covered in smooth, water-worn pebbles that make the BEST sound as the waves roll in and out. Definitely a beach wo

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🍑 Did you know you can go peach picking in Virginia Beach?! Cullipher Farm is a family-owned Virginia Beach farm in the Pungo area offering pick-your-own peach experiences during the summer season. Spend the morning wandering through the peach orchard, picking fresh peaches straight from the tre

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🦖 Virginia Beach has its own "Jerrassic Park"... and it's FREE. If you love quirky roadside attractions, this is a fun little stop to add to your Virginia Beach itinerary. Located in Pungo at the entrance to the @militaryaviationmuseum, Jerrassic Park features 10+ giant dinosaur sculptures made

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The View You Can’t Miss in Slovenia 🇸🇮

I’ll be dreaming of this view for the rest of my life 😍 The Mala Osojnica Viewpoint overlooking Lake Bled, Slovenia was 100% worth the steep hike. The panoramic views of the emerald lake, Bled Island, and the Julian Alps are even more breathtaking in person. If you’re visiting Lake Bled, this

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A beautiful lavender farm in Virginia

If you’re looking for a beautiful lavender farm in Virginia, add Sweet Haven Lavender Farm to your list. 💜 The lavender slushie completely won me over, and I couldn’t leave without a hand-picked bouquet that brightened my home. Between the blooming flower fields, pick-your-own bouquets, locally

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Finally posting these Old Rag summit views ☀️

📸 Letting these Old Rag Mountain summit photos from my camera roll finally see the light of day 🥾 The summit views are incredible, but if you’ve hiked Old Rag, you know the real challenge is that long walk back down the fire road. 😅 Have you hiked Old Rag yet? . #OldRag #ShenandoahNation

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Old Rag Mountain in Shenandoah National Park 💚 There’s something about this hike that keeps pulling me back—every single time. The steady climb builds you up slowly, and then the rock scramble kicks in and everything feels a little more alive. It’s equal parts challenge and reward, and I always

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Get this tour guide an acting award 🎭 Would you stay in a haunted hotel room? 👻 During my stay at the Read House Hotel in Chattanooga, Tennessee, I took the complimentary ghost tour offered exclusively to hotel guests (don’t forget to tip your guide!). The bellman-turned-storyteller absolutely s

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