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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
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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 🥳🤍
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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. 
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Travel · May 4, 2021

The Best Restaurants on Maui You Cannot Miss!

After spending two weeks on the island of Maui, I feel equipped to provide you the best Maui food guide. Due to Covid, our vacation to Maui was planned three different times, this gave me a lot of time to gather research on the best restaurants on Maui. Experiencing a decent food scene in Seattle, we had high hopes for Maui restaurants and I can honestly say that Maui’s must eats did not disappoint. Here’s a few things to note about the best restaurants on Maui:

  1. Maui restaurants are expensive–a dinner for two with an appetizer and a drink were always upwards of $100.00, very similar to big city food prices. When budgeting for a Maui vacation, if eating out is a priority, make sure to plan accordingly for Maui restaurant prices.
  2. Make dinner reservations ahead of time–we traveled when Maui was still doing dining at 30% capacity due to Covid so making reservations weeks before our trip was imperative. It’s much better to have a set dinner time than to wait around to be seated, so even if you’re not going during pandemic times, I still recommend planning ahead and making a reservation for your “must eat” spots.
  3. A lot of the higher end popular restaurants are located in Lahaina. Although I do not recommend staying in Lahaina itself, staying in close proximity to this area of the island was convenient.
  4. The service at restaurants in Maui is QUICK. I’m not sure if this is a Covid thing because they can only serve 30% capacity and they’re trying to get people in and out, but Maui has some of the fastest restaurant service I’ve ever experienced, we never felt like we were waiting for anything.
Best Maui Restaurants, Lahaina

A LOT of Maui’s top rated restaurants are located in Lahaina, so staying in close proximity to this town was important to us. Other than the food scene, I didn’t personally love this town; however, it’s still worth visiting because of all the dining options.

Fleetwood’s on Front Street

Starting this food blog featuring one of my top three favorite restaurants we ate at on Maui. Fleetwood’s is a classic and a must visit spot. This was our first big dinner on the island and it did not disappoint. This is Mick Fleetwood’s, the famous drummer from Fleetwood Mac, restaurant featuring a rooftop bar and ocean views. I’m actually a bit surprised this spot doesn’t have a higher Yelp review based on the experience we had. This is one of the spot’s you should definitely book a reservation for ahead of time!

  • Kokomo–the best cocktail I had on Maui
  • Ahi Poke
Seafood Linguine
Monchong Fresh Island Fresh
Paia Fishmarket

There are a few Paia Fishmarket’s located on the island but the Lahaina location was the one we ate at, three different times. We LOVED this spot. We got the fish tacos and Mahi-Mahi charbroiled with Cajun rice each time we went and it was so fresh and some of the best fish we had on the island. This is a casual spot so it made it so convenient to pop in for lunch, they even had a drive through which was a game changer for us. This place had amazing service and the food was fresh every time, I cannot recommend this spot more for lunch!

  • Fish Tacos
  • Charbroiled Mahi-Mahi
Sale Pepe

If you’re looking for authentic Italian food on Maui, look no further than Sale Pepe. If you’re wanting that typical Maui restaurant with ocean views, this isn’t the spot. This restaurant doesn’t have the island vibe atmosphere like a lot of the others on this list but the food is incredible and was easily one of my top 3 favorite meals on the island. All the pasta was made in house and you can tell! I definitely do not consider myself a food snob, I eat just about everything and have a basic palette, but I am a bit of an Italian food snob and this place was sooo good. They had an extensive list of pasta options so I think there’s something for everyone.

  • Insalata di Bufala Caprese
  • Special: Mushroom Crostini
Rigatoni con Speck, Funghi e Zafferano
Special: Fehttuchini with Slow Roasted Pork
Mala Ocean Tavern

If you’re wanting a small seafood spot overlooking the ocean, this is your spot! They have the cutest outdoor setup right on the water–this is another can’t miss restaurant for either lunch or dinner for the seafood lovers! Mala was definitely on the pricier end due to how small the portions were, but again the food here was amazing and another meal we raved about. The coconut shrimp, market fish plate, and fresh island fish sandwich were all delicious.

Other Food in Lahaina I recommend:
  1. Frida’s– A few locals recommended this to us! This was a Mexican spot with top-rated margs. Another restaurant with a cute patio facing the ocean and a fun atmosphere. We enjoyed it!
  2. Kimos–Right on the water and in the heart of Lahaina. Loved the ambiance of this place. They served carrot muffins to start and I’ve been thinking about them since. This is a nice family friendly restaurant.
  3. Lahaina Grill– I’m a little bummed we missed this spot because I’ve heard GREAT things about this place. Definitely more of an upscale restaurant with elegantly plated seafood, steak & Hawaiian dishes.
BEST OF MAUI RESTAURANTS, Pa’ia

Even if you’re not staying in Pa’ia, it’s definitely worth a stop to check out this little town. Pa’ia is a part of the north shore of Maui and filled with cute shops, a great restaurant scene, and a bit of a hippy vibe. This is the last major town on the Road to Hana, so it’s a great spot to grab a bite to eat on the way home from a long adventurous day. Pa’ia is also home to one of the most famous restaurants on the island: Mama’s Fish House.

Mama’s Fish House

If you’re interested in fine dining in Maui, you’ve likely heard of Mama’s Fish House. This is definitely a spot that requires reservations, even when restaurants eventually go back to 100% capacity because it is just that popular. I feel like I could write an entire blog post about this restaurant, but let’s keep it short and simple, this was the best food experience of the trip and likely the best restaurant I’ve ever been to.

Reading reviews for this place is so comical. You have about 85% of people raving about the experience and the other 15% saying it’s overrated and they did not understand the hype. I definitely am not apart of that 15%, I thought it was incredible. Let’s start out with discussing the atmosphere and grounds of this restaurant. It’s stunning from the moment you leave the parking lot. You walk on a beautiful path amongst a handful of palm trees and there’s a little secluded beach located right in front of the restaurant. I cannot forget to mention the picturesque bent palm tree. We were fortunate enough to have been seated outside and facing the beach so we had that picture perfect view for our whole dinner.

Don’t get me wrong, this place is expensive, most would even say it’s ridiculously expensive and if you’re not someone wanting to spend $250+ on a dinner for two, then totally skip this spot; however, you’re likely reading this post because you’re some type of foodie, so in that case, make the reservation and go. It was one of the highlights of our trip and was without a doubt the best meal we had on Maui. The fish was incredible, the ceviche poke was delicious–I loved it even though I am not a poke lover. We even got desert which is very rare for us and the black pearl did not disappoint. I will say if fish isn’t really your thing, I would not be as enticed to come here. There are non fish items on the menu, but the options are limited. If you’re at all considering checking this place out, definitely do it, and go before sunset so you can enjoy all the views!

Bali Hai & Strawberry Guava Fizz
Wild caught Opakapaka Tahitian with Hana lime and coconut milk
Ono sautéed with garlic, white wine, capers, cherry tomatoes and mushrooms
Mama’s Fish Curry with Ono and Mahi-Mahi
Polynesian Black Pearl
Other Food in Pa’ia I recommend:
  1. Island Fresh Cafe–Acaí bowls and bomb breakfast. This is a great spot to grab a quick bite.
  2. Flatbread Company–Highly rated pizza spot. This is the perfect place to come for a quick and casual lunch or dinner. It’s located right in the downtown area where all the shopping is.
Best of Maui Restaurants, Kihei

Kihei is a part of South Maui, located by the highly sought out Wailea. We stayed a week in Kihei and although there aren’t a ton of Maui’s best restaurants in Kihei, there’s a few spots worth checking out.

Coconut’s Fish Cafe

Starting nice and affordable with: Coconut’s Fish Cafe. Coconut’s is the perfect spot to grab some fish tacos to enjoy on the beach or your condo. They’re known for their fish tacos and although they have quite a bit of other food options, I’d say the fish tacos are the best thing on their menu. Some argue that Coconut’s makes the best fish tacos on the island, I beg to differ (I liked Paia’s Fish Market better), but they were definitely good, we had lunch here twice!

Miso Phat Sushi

Miso Phat Sushi was a last minute decision and we are so glad we ordered take out from here. We originally wanted to eat at Koiso, one of Maui’s most popular sushi spots, but I hadn’t made a reservation ahead of time and for to-go orders they request ordering the night before pick-up. This was one of the places that surprised us the most. Even though we ordered to-go the fish was so fresh. Luke is a bit of a stickler for sushi and even he raved about this place. I am typically only a sushi roll kinda gal and even I loved the nigiri. We got the salmon, yellowtail, and ahi tuna and they were all amazing.

Listen, I tried to take good photos of the food, but getting to-go sushi and eating in our poorly lit condo made it a little difficult, just take my word for it–this place was amazing. We ate at the Kihei location but there is also another one located in Lahaina.

Ululani’s Hawaiian Shave Ice

I am well aware this is not a restaurant but you cannot travel all the way to Maui and not try the best shave ice on the Island. There are a few different locations and kid you not, this place is always packed with people. Rightfully so, their shave ice was amazing. Firstly, they shave and pack the ice into the cup like art. I literally watched them shape the ice with a stick to ensure it was a perfect little ball. Remember making shave ice as a kid and you need to eat it with a spoon because the ice was thick and chunky and you had to really force the spoon into the cup to get a spoonful? Yeah, well, not here. The ice was shaved so fine you didn’t even need a spoon, you could just lick it like ice cream. Then they drown the ice in syrup, not to mention there’s about a million different syrup flavors. I recommend getting ice cream on the bottom for an added little surprise. I feel like I should be a part of Ululani’s marketing team because I can rave on and on about how good this spot was.

Maui Brewing Co

Maui Brewing Co is another place you HAVE to visit in Maui. I enjoyed that this was in Kihei because Kihei is pretty quiet and there’s not a ton to do in the evening, so this was the perfect spot to hit up after being at the beach all day. It has a total family-friendly vibe and it’s located on huge property that can accommodate a TON of people. The food was typical bar food, you definitely come here more for the beer and vibes than to eat. The outside was decorated with market lights and they have a live music most nights, if not every night.

Other Food Recommendations on Maui
  1. Merriman’s Kapalua–An oceanfront restaurant with amazing views and farm-to-table food. A lot of visitors compare this spot to Mama’s Fish House in terms of price and the quality of food. I’ve only heard raving reviews about this place. This restaurant does a prix fixe menu, so be sure you check it out before you make the stop.
  2. Sansei–A seafood and sushi bar. People say this is a fun atmosphere, wonderful service and great sushi.
  3. Auntie Sandy’s Banana Bread— I cannot conclude this blog without the best sweet treat on Maui Island! Auntie Sandy’s iconic banana bread is the perfect snack to pick up on the Road to Hana. When driving the Hana Highway turn left after mile marker 16 to the Keanae Road. I recommend buying at least two loaves, one for the day and one for the next. We actually enjoyed the day old banana bread better 🙂
That’s a Wrap

That’s a wrap on the best restaurants on Maui! I still think about a lot of these restaurants–the ambiance, the food, the service, the perfect recipe for a good meal. Let me know in the comments if you have a favorite restaurant on the island. If you’re interested in more of my Maui recommendations, check out this blog I did for Magnificent World :). If you’re planning to do the Road to Hana, here are my recommendations.

Happy explorin’ and eatin 😉
XOX,
Jess

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  1. D. Regan says

    June 5, 2021 at 6:05 pm

    I can’t believe you missed the Tin Roof and Marco’s both just outside the airport on Dairy Road and how about the Mill House in Waikapu. You will never get better poke than Tamura’s also on Dairy Road only fresh fish and go early because they always sellout. And how about Vietnamese food at A Saigon Cafe in Wailuku.

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    • j_hammett@u.pacific.edu says

      June 5, 2021 at 8:58 pm

      We could only try so much food in two weeks. We’ll be back to try your suggestions 🙂

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  2. Mark Torbic says

    June 16, 2021 at 12:58 am

    Aloha and Mahalo for a wonderful recap of some of our most favorite spots on Maui. We literally have enjoyed just about every spot you mentioned and will hit up those we haven’t enjoyed next summer when we return. One of our favs not mentioned was the Sea House at Napili Bay. Wonderful ha]y hour specials for tapas and drinks overlooking one of the most gorgeous spots on the island. Enjoy your future trips 🤙🤙

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    • j_hammett@u.pacific.edu says

      June 16, 2021 at 2:02 am

      Thanks for taking the time to read the post! So glad you liked the spots I recommended, I’ll have to check out Sea House next time we’re in Maui! 🙂

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  3. Diana Davis says

    June 16, 2021 at 3:25 pm

    Thank you for the great suggestions! We go to Maui every year and try to check out new restaurants every time. We also love Paia Fish Market and usually go to the one in Lahaina (it’s in an old Burger King Restaurant), but last month we went to the one in Paia for the first time. A couple of new ones we tried and loved this trip, were Nalu’s in Kihei (we went for Breakfast one day and lunch another), and Gus’ Bus Shave Ice (he has a really yummy “fruit shave”).
    I haven’t heard of Auntie Anne’s Banana Bread, but have heard about Aunty Sandy’s for years (in the same location you mentioned, on the road to Hana). We have not been that far down on that road, but were excited to find they are now selling Aunty Sandy’s at the Food Trucks by Costco! We bought 4 loaves and loved them!

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    • j_hammett@u.pacific.edu says

      June 16, 2021 at 3:43 pm

      Thanks for reading Diana! I will definitely need to try Nalus next time I’m in Kihei, I’ve heard great things about that spot. Also, I totally called the banana spot the wrong name, I did in fact mean Sandy’s. I’m so glad you said something so I could go back and fix that!! Thank you!

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  4. Blair J Ayala says

    December 24, 2021 at 8:37 am

    Java jazz one of the best. For breakfast if your a normal foodie. I love the combo of wake up to breakfast there leave with a pina colada smoothie and on to kapalua bay, for snorkling.Yeeha!!!

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    • j_hammett@u.pacific.edu says

      January 9, 2022 at 6:15 am

      That sounds delishious–will def check it out next time! Thanks 🙂

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    • j_hammett@u.pacific.edu says

      February 26, 2022 at 6:48 pm

      That sounds perfect, adding to the list for next time 🙂

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  5. William Land says

    December 31, 2021 at 7:07 am

    Aloha!
    Would also recommend:
    Hailimaile General Store- high end
    Honu in Lahaina- new menu
    Joey’s-local place

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    • j_hammett@u.pacific.edu says

      January 9, 2022 at 6:14 am

      That is so good to know! Thanks William–will check it out next time 🙂

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  6. Bernice Wehner says

    February 8, 2022 at 12:52 pm

    Next time try the Gazebo in Kahana for breakfast and/or lunch. The food is consistently good and the view rivals any restaurant on the island.

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    • j_hammett@u.pacific.edu says

      February 26, 2022 at 6:48 pm

      Ah that’s so good to know! We’ll check it out next time, thanks 🙂

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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 😃. 
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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 
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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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