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That Friday mood 🥳🥳 Getting to experience That Friday mood 🥳🥳 
Getting to experience the Brooklyn Bridge without anyone else was one of the highlights of our NYC trip 🥺 my tip: go early!! We were on the bridge around 8 am and the only people we saw were occasional joggers 😍
After visiting the bridge: 
✨ get a casual breakfast at Butler 
✨explore the iconic dumbo street (Water & Washington St)
✨ Pebble Beach: one of my favorite views of the bridge 
✨Brooklyn Bride Park: perfect for a morning stroll
Still reliving this view 🤯🤯 Here’s a list Still reliving this view 🤯🤯
Here’s a list of the best observation decks in NYC: 
✨ Edge (pictured here): Take an elevator 100 floors up and you’re greeted with 360 degree views of NYC! This is the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere 🤯 this deck is less crowded and one of the cheaper options, but it is said some of the others have better views. 
✨Empire State Building: The oldest observation deck in NYC and located in one of the most recognizable skyscrapers in the city. This is also one of the more expensive decks in the city and the most popular. 
✨ Top of the Rock: sometimes overlooked for the other more well know observation decks, but it is argued that this deck has the best views of Central Park. Top of the Rock also has 3 different observation decks and is one of the more affordable options on this list. It is however the lowest deck on the list. 
✨One World Observatory: this is the deck on One World Trade Center and is the 7th tallest building in the world. Something to note about One World is that the observation deck is indoors. It’s also located in lower Manhattan so you don’t get the other iconic views the decks above get!
✨Summit One Vanderbilt: this is an immersive experience with art installations and floor to ceiling mirrors. This spot has the best views of the Empire Stare Building. Def adding this one to the list for next time 🤩
Me contemplating if I could figure out a way to li Me contemplating if I could figure out a way to live bicoastal 🤔 
Not a surprise but the entire time I was in New York, I fantasized what it’d be like to live there for a year or two. It definitely doesn’t align with where I’m at in life now, but I think younger Jess would’ve mentally thrived in NYC 🙈
If you’re wanting to find hotel views like this on your next NY trip, check out the Arlo Nomad. We booked the sky room for a night and although it was a bit of a spurge for a budget traveler, waking up to those views was worth it 😍
Spent the last few days in NYC and I’m already t Spent the last few days in NYC and I’m already trying to find a time to come back. The views are 🤯🤯. My favorite places to view the Brooklyn Bridge were: 
✨ Brooklyn Bridgd itself! Go early and you can have the bridge almost to yourself. The views from the Brooklyn side overlooking Manhattan first thing in the morning were 🤩
✨Pebble beach: Where this shot was taken! Love that you can get the whole bridge in frame. 
✨Brooklyn Bridge Park: waterfront park and the perfect place for a stroll.
✨Westlight: Rooftop bar overlooking Brooklyn. The views and atmosphere were better then the drinks/food imo.
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As excited as I get to check things off my Washing As excited as I get to check things off my Washington bucket list, I equally start to panic that’ll I’ll run out of hikes to do and views to chase. But then I remember I’m coming up on year 6 of living in Washington and I’ve barely made a dent 🤯🤯
The longer I’m here, the longer the list seems to be. Years later and I’m still completely blown away by the beauty of this state 🤩
📍Hurricane Ridge
Two of my favorite Washington things: mossy trees Two of my favorite Washington things: mossy trees and crystal clear rivers 🤩
You don’t have to travel all the way to the Hoh rainforest to see mossy trees in Washington. They’re actually located in the forests of a lot of local hikes. 
📍Twin Falls
My level of excitement for officially having 10k o My level of excitement for officially having 10k of you in this little adventure community❤️🙈
I’m so happy you’re here— here’s a little intro:
Hiii, hello, I’m Jessie! I’m based in Seattle but part of my heart will always be in California where I spent most of my life☀️. Oddly enough, this outdoor obsession is a relatively new one 😱. I actually grew up a competitive gymnast and spent almost 0 time outdoors. It wasn’t until I moved to Seattle and finished my Master’s degree that I discovered what having a real hobby was like. I went through a bit of an identity crises after my degree and somehow found myself in the mountains and planning weekend adventures. Now you can find me working a corporate job in tech and adventuring on the weekends. I promise you can do both! 
Though most of my page is centered around the PNW, I’m excited to share more of this years upcoming travels chasing all the best views. Happy to have you on my journey 🥳🤍
Walking into 2022 like 😃. If you’re looking Walking into 2022 like 😃. 
If you’re looking for a family friendly short snowy walk in the cascades, rainy lake is the perfect spot ❄️
The last of the fall photos until I turn my feed u The last of the fall photos until I turn my feed until a little winter wonderland ❄️. I think I’m officially ready to accept the changing of seasons now. 
📍Somesville Bridge
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Road Trip, Travel · May 21, 2021

The 10 Best Stops Along the Road to Hana in Maui Hawaii

If you’re planning on visiting the island of Maui, you’re likely debating on doing the Road to Hana, or you’ve frantically researched Road to Hana Maui stops. I’m here to convince you that you 100% need to drive the Road to Hana yourself and I will outline the 10 best stops along the way. If driving yourself isn’t your thing, there are tours you can book, but just know your experience will likely be much different than what I outline in this blog. If you’re interested in other Maui blogs, check those out here. Before we get into the best stops, I want to prepare you for making the trek.

About the Road to Hana:

The Road to Hana refers to a 64 mile long stretch of scenic highway on the East side of Maui that takes you to the town of Hana. It is not the town of Hana that makes this adventure so special; however, it is the entire adventure of getting to Hana. This drive is known as being a bit dangerous and see nerve-wracking because there are 620 curves on the road and 59 bridges, 46 of them are one lane bridges. This alone deters a lot of people from making the trek. If you take it slow and are careful, this adventure may end up being the most memorable thing you do in Maui. While there are tours that will drive you, I highly encourage you to take a rental car. Having your own vehicle allows you do to things at your own pace, stopping when you want to stop, and prioritizing the things YOU want to see. You cannot do that on a tour bus. I’d argue you also get to see a lot more and will experience the best of the best stops doing it on your own.

Things to Know Before You Drive the Road to Hana:

If you’re going to drive the Road to Hana, you need to be prepared. This isn’t really one of those adventures you just wing. You need to be aware of a few things:

  1. Fill up your gas tank in Paia, this is the last gas station until you arrive in Hana and it will be a LONG time before you arrive in Hana.
  2. Prepare for this to be about a 12 hour day, if you end up doing most of these stops it’ll be an ALL day adventure.
  3. Bring cash, snacks, and water–A lot of the food trucks have closed due to COVID so do not rely on getting all your food along the route.
  4. The earlier you stop the better. Locals drive this road everyday to get to work and they know the road well, so they drive very fast. The earlier you go the more time you’ll have and the less traffic there will be. We left at 6:30am both times we went and we were glad we had.
  5. If you experience car sickness, be sure to bring some medication to help. Gas stations sell Hana Tonic and it helps prevent motion sickness.
  6. Always pull over for the locals. They know the route and drive it quickly, so it’ll be less stressful for everyone if you just let them pass.
  7. Purchase the GyPSy Guide Road to Hana tour for $6.00 in the App Store. It’s an audio tour that plays throughout the drive, even without service, and outlines a lot of the stops and the history of Maui. We found it very informative and it was entertaining to listen to. It’s your own personal tour guide.
  8. If at all possible, split this into two days. It’s impossible to get to all of my recommended stops in 1 day, so either split the drive up into two days or pick just a handful of the stops that appeal to you most.
Recommended Route:

Nearly everyone is going to tell you to not take the backside of the road to Hana, I’m here to tell you to take the back side on the way back into town. Some rental car companies prohibit drivers from taking the backside, so if your rental company is one of them, please comply. A lot of other people said you can only drive the backside in a high clearance vehicle–that is not true, we did it fine in a chevy charger. We drove the backside on our way back to our airbnb the second time we did the Road to Hana and we loved it! It was actually an easier drive and the landscape is so different, you get ocean views for quite a bit of it. I will say there is a few blind spots and a stretch of road that is not paved so it’s a bit bumpy, but it was not as bad as we were expecting. I enjoyed seeing the new scenery and the back side was quite a bit less curvy.

The typical out and back route is shown with the blue line, the backside route is the grey line. I recommend doing the blue route on the way to Hana and the grey line on the way home from Hana so you complete the whole circle.

10 Best Stops Along the Road to Hana in Maui Hawaii

1. Keanae Arboritum rainbow eucalpyus trees

The first stop I recommend making is just past mile marker 16, the Keane Arboretum. You only need about 10 minutes at this spot and it’s the perfect place to stretch your legs and walk a bit. The best part of this short walk is the rainbow eucalyptus trees. I had never seen anything like them and I couldn’t believe the sheer size of the trees. I’d argue the stops get progressively better as you continue the route, so if this stop doesn’t impress you, be patient–I promise it’ll get better.

2. Auntie Sandy’s Banana Bread

Yes, this is a must stop along the route! Plus you’ll likely be craving a snack at this time and what better snack is fresh banana bread. Auntie Sandy’s famous banana bread can be found by turning left after mile marker 16 onto Keanae Road. I recommend getting at least two loaves, one for the drive and one for the next day. I thought the day old banana bread tasted even better than the fresh one :). Even if you don’t like banana bread this is still a good stop because you get beautiful views of the coast. The Road to Hana doesn’t offer a ton of coastal views unless you take the backside back into town so I especially enjoyed this stop. If you’re lucky you may even find a coconut that’s been washed up. We were able to find one and crack one open on the rocks. Working for your coconut makes it all the more rewarding.

3. Upper Waikani Falls, “Three Bears Falls”

Upper Waikani falls is located past mile marker 19 and this was without a doubt my favorite waterfall along the whole route. You can spot this waterfall from the road, and when the rate of water flow is low, you can see three separate falls. For the best view, go over the bridge and find parking, then walk back towards the bridge.

If you’re feeling really adventurous, there’s a way to hike down. There’s a small space to climb down, likely closer to where you parked, on your right side if you’re facing towards the waterfall. I would only do this if you’re wearing good shoes and feel comfortable, you can still get a great view from the road. If it’s raining or rain is predicted, I’d avoid going down–flash floods are a huge danger in Maui.

4. Hanawi Falls

Located just near marker 24 is another incredible waterfall worth visiting. I am not 100% confident that the photos I am posting here are actually Hanawi falls, but I’ve done quite a bit of research and I am almost positive they are. This is another great swimming hole and there was a collection of waterfalls in this area. This waterfall was even easier to access than the one above. You will likely see the waterfalls on your right as your driving near the mile marker, these are another set of waterfalls you can see from the car.

5. Black Sand Beach–Waianapanapa State Park

The 5th stop I highly recommend visiting on the Road to Hana is the infamous black sand beach. The black sand beach is located inside Waianapanapa State Park, at mile marker 32. At this point you’re about 3 miles away from the town of Hana.

Please note, when we visited in April you needed a reservation to enter. You will need to purchase both Entrance and Parking reservations, which will require you to reserve a time window. They are very strict at reinforcing your scheduled window, so be sure you’re entering and leaving within your reserved window. You’re only able to make the reservation about two weeks in advance and time slots do sell out, so plan accordingly. To purchase your pass, click here. This will cost around $20.00, depending on how many people are riding in the vehicle. I thought this place was stunning, even in rain and gloom it was such a unique spot. The black sand is comprised of black rock and sand that was caused from water erosion and hot lava flow. It’s a bit rough on your feet, so I recommend bringing water shoes here if you packed some. You really only need about an hour at this stop, but you can easily see the beach in 30 minutes if you’re pressed on time.

6. Red Sand Beach–Hana

The red sand beach in Hana was probably one of the more memorable stops we made in Hana. The landscape at this location blew me away and it truly is something you need to experience. There is a very distinct cove with jagged ropes that separate the ocean from the cove. The water on the other side of the cove was some of the bluest water I had ever seen. I still look at the photos of this place in complete awe, it really is such an incredible spot. This is another location I wish I had brought water shoes, the sand is rough. There was quite a few people snorkeling in the cove, so bring your snorkels too 🙂

The Red Sand beach takes a bit more work to get too, there’s a bit of a hike in and I do not recommend doing it in flip flips. It’s not too steep, but the gravel is loose and you’re walking near a cliff, so I recommend at least bringing some sneakers for this spot. This beach is known as being a nude beach, so don’t be too surprised if you experience that. Follow these instructions to access the beach.

  1. Park on the side of the road outside the Travasa Hotel parking lot. The road is a small dead end.
  2. You will walk down the road by the school, turning left onto the lawn of the school. There are no signs indicating a trail.
  3. The trail is hard to spot, but it begins just to the right of the first light post. You’ll hike along a dirt bath for about 5 minutes then you’ll be greeted with the stunning views.
Path of where you enter
7. Homoa Beach–Beach in Hana

My recommended 7th stop is Homoa beach located in Hana off Haneoo Road. This is definitely one of the better beaches we went to on the island. It was a great spot to swim, body surf and boogie board. You likely won’t experience this spot without the crowds, it’s a hot commodity, but rightfully so. It’s a crescent shaped beach with lush greenery on both sides,

8. venus pools (Waioka pond)

If you love swimming holes or cliff jumping, this is the spot for you and you will absolutely love this spot–it’s a big hit with the locals too. Venus Pools is located after Hana just past mike marker 48, before the bridge, on the ocean side. To start the short walk, swing your legs over the small concrete section. You will walk a bit and then need to cross through an open fence. “Fence” isn’t exactly the right term to describe this spot, but you’ll know exactly what I mean when you see it. The path takes you through sugar cane and lush greenery and eventually the pool will be on the right.

There’s tall rocks you can jump off of for you adventure seeking souls, or there’s about 5-10 foot high ones you can jump off from from the lower level. We stopped at this spot twice during our stay and you can tell by the photos when the light hits the water it’s a beautiful greenish blue color.

9. Wailua Falls

The 9th stop I recommend on the Road to Hana is Wailua Falls, located just past mile marker 45. This is another very accessible waterfall that can be seen from the car, or you can take a short walk and swim beneath the fall. Expect this waterfall to be very crowded, it’s a very popular spot on the Road to Hana. I didn’t find this waterfall to be as memorable as the previous ones I’ve discussed, but this is a classic Road to Hana stop. We didn’t end up swimming here, just snapped a quick video and continued on the path.

I unfortunately didn’t get a photo here because it was just a bit too crowded, but that just means ya have to stop to see it yourself 🙂

10. Pipiwai Trail

The last and final stop I recommend on Road to Hana is the Pipiwai hiking trail located in Haleakala National Park, near mile marker 42. If you’re driving the typical Road to Hana route, this stop is actually after Wailua falls, the mile markers start to go backwards after Hana.

This hike was incredible, it was fairly short and easy, but the views did not disappoint. In total the trail is about 3 miles long, but there’s not too much elevation gain so this is a great trail for families. The sun beats down pretty intensely on this trail so I recommend doing it in the early morning before it gets too hot. The infamous bamboo forest can be found along the route and I was pleasantly surprised how far the bamboo forest stretched on. If you’re just wanting to see the bamboo forest, it’s only about a mile or so into the trail; but I recommend completing the trail at the 400 foot tall Waimoku falls. The trail actually ends before you officially reach the waterfall, but you can keep walking and reach the fall.

That’s a Wrap:

That concludes my 10 recommended stops on the Road to Hana. Remember, you will not be able to get to all of these stops in one day. If at all possible, I recommend splitting the Road to Hana into two days by staying in the town in Hana. If that’s not feasible, try picking your 4/5 must have stops. The earlier you leave the more time you have. Always remember to check the weather before heading out, you should not do this drive if there’s any signs of severe weather conditions like flash flooding. If you’re interested in more of my Maui recommendations, check out this blog I did for Magnificent World :). If you’re wanting food recommendations for Maui, check out my post here.

Respect the land and always leave no trace. Happy adventurin’.

XOX,
Jess

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That Friday mood 🥳🥳 Getting to experience That Friday mood 🥳🥳 
Getting to experience the Brooklyn Bridge without anyone else was one of the highlights of our NYC trip 🥺 my tip: go early!! We were on the bridge around 8 am and the only people we saw were occasional joggers 😍
After visiting the bridge: 
✨ get a casual breakfast at Butler 
✨explore the iconic dumbo street (Water & Washington St)
✨ Pebble Beach: one of my favorite views of the bridge 
✨Brooklyn Bride Park: perfect for a morning stroll
Still reliving this view 🤯🤯 Here’s a list Still reliving this view 🤯🤯
Here’s a list of the best observation decks in NYC: 
✨ Edge (pictured here): Take an elevator 100 floors up and you’re greeted with 360 degree views of NYC! This is the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere 🤯 this deck is less crowded and one of the cheaper options, but it is said some of the others have better views. 
✨Empire State Building: The oldest observation deck in NYC and located in one of the most recognizable skyscrapers in the city. This is also one of the more expensive decks in the city and the most popular. 
✨ Top of the Rock: sometimes overlooked for the other more well know observation decks, but it is argued that this deck has the best views of Central Park. Top of the Rock also has 3 different observation decks and is one of the more affordable options on this list. It is however the lowest deck on the list. 
✨One World Observatory: this is the deck on One World Trade Center and is the 7th tallest building in the world. Something to note about One World is that the observation deck is indoors. It’s also located in lower Manhattan so you don’t get the other iconic views the decks above get!
✨Summit One Vanderbilt: this is an immersive experience with art installations and floor to ceiling mirrors. This spot has the best views of the Empire Stare Building. Def adding this one to the list for next time 🤩
Me contemplating if I could figure out a way to li Me contemplating if I could figure out a way to live bicoastal 🤔 
Not a surprise but the entire time I was in New York, I fantasized what it’d be like to live there for a year or two. It definitely doesn’t align with where I’m at in life now, but I think younger Jess would’ve mentally thrived in NYC 🙈
If you’re wanting to find hotel views like this on your next NY trip, check out the Arlo Nomad. We booked the sky room for a night and although it was a bit of a spurge for a budget traveler, waking up to those views was worth it 😍
Spent the last few days in NYC and I’m already t Spent the last few days in NYC and I’m already trying to find a time to come back. The views are 🤯🤯. My favorite places to view the Brooklyn Bridge were: 
✨ Brooklyn Bridgd itself! Go early and you can have the bridge almost to yourself. The views from the Brooklyn side overlooking Manhattan first thing in the morning were 🤩
✨Pebble beach: Where this shot was taken! Love that you can get the whole bridge in frame. 
✨Brooklyn Bridge Park: waterfront park and the perfect place for a stroll.
✨Westlight: Rooftop bar overlooking Brooklyn. The views and atmosphere were better then the drinks/food imo.
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#dumbo #brooklynbridge #pebblebeach #iloveny #hellofrom #outdoorsygirl #newyorkcity #citygrammers #citykillerz  #travelgirlsgo #girlstravel
As excited as I get to check things off my Washing As excited as I get to check things off my Washington bucket list, I equally start to panic that’ll I’ll run out of hikes to do and views to chase. But then I remember I’m coming up on year 6 of living in Washington and I’ve barely made a dent 🤯🤯
The longer I’m here, the longer the list seems to be. Years later and I’m still completely blown away by the beauty of this state 🤩
📍Hurricane Ridge
Two of my favorite Washington things: mossy trees Two of my favorite Washington things: mossy trees and crystal clear rivers 🤩
You don’t have to travel all the way to the Hoh rainforest to see mossy trees in Washington. They’re actually located in the forests of a lot of local hikes. 
📍Twin Falls
My level of excitement for officially having 10k o My level of excitement for officially having 10k of you in this little adventure community❤️🙈
I’m so happy you’re here— here’s a little intro:
Hiii, hello, I’m Jessie! I’m based in Seattle but part of my heart will always be in California where I spent most of my life☀️. Oddly enough, this outdoor obsession is a relatively new one 😱. I actually grew up a competitive gymnast and spent almost 0 time outdoors. It wasn’t until I moved to Seattle and finished my Master’s degree that I discovered what having a real hobby was like. I went through a bit of an identity crises after my degree and somehow found myself in the mountains and planning weekend adventures. Now you can find me working a corporate job in tech and adventuring on the weekends. I promise you can do both! 
Though most of my page is centered around the PNW, I’m excited to share more of this years upcoming travels chasing all the best views. Happy to have you on my journey 🥳🤍
Walking into 2022 like 😃. If you’re looking Walking into 2022 like 😃. 
If you’re looking for a family friendly short snowy walk in the cascades, rainy lake is the perfect spot ❄️
The last of the fall photos until I turn my feed u The last of the fall photos until I turn my feed until a little winter wonderland ❄️. I think I’m officially ready to accept the changing of seasons now. 
📍Somesville Bridge
I haven’t caught a ton of sunrises in my life, b I haven’t caught a ton of sunrises in my life, but this one will always be special. I think we experienced some of the best morning conditions with the clarity and fog. 
If you’re wanting to head out on a sunrise adventure that involves a great view without hiking, I highly recommend this lake. 
📍Trilium Lake 
📸: @zackkcore
Do you recognize this famous Vermont property? 🤩🤩 
Photos of Sleepy Hollow Farm are what inspired my trip to Woodstock, Vermont. They actually painted the house, so it is no longer that vibrant red color you’re used to seeing. I think this was an intentional decision to try to minimize crowds 🤷‍♀️. This was by far the busiest location on our New England road trip. If you’re planning on a visit, go first thing in the morning or right before sunset. 
📍Sleepy Hollow Farm
Could’ve walked down that boardwalk time and tim Could’ve walked down that boardwalk time and time again, it felt like a little slice of fall heaven 🍁
It’s cozy cabin season and the season of giving! It’s cozy cabin season and the season of giving! ✨🎁
Had the honor of trying the @cliffamily “Eat Chocolate, Drink Wine” gift set and it was the perfect box to bring to a girls weekend.  It includes their Organic Dark Chocolate Almonds, Caramels and Toffee Crunch paired with their Gary’s Improv Howell Mountain Zinfandel. So. Good. 😋 perfect gift for the adults in your life! 
This holiday season Clif Family is helping @americanforests to plant 10,000 tress in areas that have been devastated by California wildfires. To help support the cause, do some of your holiday shopping at their online gift shop: https://bit.ly/3nC6XrM
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Fall is quickly turning into winter but I refuse t Fall is quickly turning into winter but I refuse to give it up just yet. I’m in total disbelief that the holidays are just around the corner 🤯. 
Any fun holiday plans? I’m headed down to California soon and can’t wait to get some much needed sunshine. This time in the PNW is always a struggle for me 😅
If only you knew how many people were standing beh If only you knew how many people were standing behind me 🤯. This is probably one of the busiest hikes in New Hampshire during the fall. If you want to enjoy the views, do it for sunrise. 
📍Artist Bluff
Ever driven the Kancamagus Highway? It’s a 34 mi Ever driven the Kancamagus Highway? It’s a 34 mile scenic highway in Northern New Hampshire known for being one of the best drives to spot the fall foliage 🍁🍂. 
The drive takes you through the white mountains and there’s numerous pull offs along the way— this one was my favorite and we discovered it by accident. 
Here’s some tips for driving the highway:
⏱ Start early! It gets so crowded mid day and the crowds ruin some of the experience. 
🥨 Bring snacks! If you take your time it can take a couple hours 
✅: Plan your must-see stops beforehand but have a level of spontaneity too! Some our favorite stops weren’t ones on our original list.
Important question! What’s you favorite fall fol Important question! What’s you favorite fall foliage color?🤩 I’m for sure team red hence having to stop under this tree for a photo opp. These trees were everywhere in New England and I was so in awe of how vibrant and full they were. You mix these with some rolling hills and it made for some of the most beautiful roads I’ve ever been on.
Excited to finally start sharing more New England Excited to finally start sharing more New England photos. The colors in Vermont and New Hampshire blew me away. New Hampshire might have had the most fall foliage but I much preferred the towns in Vermont. They had less people are were more quaint. Stowe and Woodstock were my favorite 🤩.
My second larch season in the books and I am hooke My second larch season in the books and I am hooked ✨larches grow new, yellow-green needles in the spring and then turn bright yellow in the early fall. There’s a very small window of time you can catch them. They are very shade-intolerant so they typically grow in open and young forests. 
What’s your favorite larch hike you’ve done? Let’s compile a list for next fall 🤩. Mine is larch valley in banff!
I’ve officially accepted that summer is over and I’ve officially accepted that summer is over and am ready to start sharing fall photos 🙈 even though fall is my favorite season, I tend to hold onto summer as long as possible because once fall arrives that means winter is around the corner and me and winter are not friends 🙅🏻‍♀️
I was lucky enough to road trip through the Rockies just at the start of the fall season and got to see all the larches turn. The mix of green and yellow trees was incredible! Highly recommend visiting Banff in September :)
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