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Zion to Vegas
The last day is always the saddest. We met in the lobby for one final breakfast buffet and, after eating, spent a few quiet minutes on the patio soaking in the view one last time. I took the opportunity to… Continue reading
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Hiking the Narrows
This was definitely another early morning. We headed down to breakfast around 6:30 a.m., bundled in a very questionable assortment of layers. Normally, dry bibs have separate sock and suit pieces, but we opted for Zion Guru’s version where the… Continue reading
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Bryce National Park
Although day 3 was originally planned as a rest day after Angels Landing and to prepare for the Narrows the next day, we chose to add Bryce Canyon National Park to our plans. Passing up another National Park just wasn’t… Continue reading
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Hiking Angels Landing
The morning of our big hike was finally here. We had been planning and talking about this for months, and we were all excited and a little nervous that the day had finally come. Angels Landing was not only one… Continue reading
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Pedaling Through the Park
We flew into the Vegas airport Wednesday night, where our good friend Tyson picked us up, and we started our journey over to Springdale, Utah, which is the town that borders Zion National Park. We booked rooms at the same… Continue reading
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Ryan Mountain and Rock Formations
Oh my god, this wake-up time was rough. After about five hours of sleep, our alarms went off at 3 AM and it was time to get ready for our sunrise hike up Ryan Mountain. The trailhead was about 30… Continue reading
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Joshua Tree Scenic Drive and Nature Walks
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Big Bear Lake and Stargazing in Joshua Tree
After our big final night at Disneyland, we let ourselves sleep a little longer than planned. That came back to bite us because we were supposed to pick up our rental car at 9:30 a.m., but ended up having to… Continue reading
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Disneyland and California Adventures
For our very first trip out west to California, we kicked things off in Anaheim for a family getaway to Disneyland Resort with Jordan’s parents. None of us had been to Disneyland before, so it was so much fun exploring… Continue reading
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The Last Day Blues and A Sweet Savannah Send-Off
The last day of any trip is always the hardest, but we tried to soak in every last moment. My mom and I started our morning, as usual, at the hotel’s continental breakfast. One of the things I love most… Continue reading
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