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Review of Walker Lake, Lassen County Sometimes one lake just isn’t enough. That was the case for us the other day—we started at Crater Lake  (aka my “Baby Crater”), but quickly found ourselves lake-hopping to Walker Lake  when my son got the fishing bug. 🎣 Crater Lake – Where Are the Fish? My son had his fishing pole ready, but rumor had it Crater Lake might not actually have fish. Later, some locals told me that fish do exist there—but they’re way down deep. Either way, my

Lassen Volcanic National Park: Snow, Sulfur & a Whole Lotta Burnt Trees Because nothing says “spring hike” like... surprise snowbanks and the lingering scent of egg salad left out too long. Have you ever stood somewhere so jaw-droppingly beautiful it made you gasp — and then you looked around and went, “Oh wow… this place has been through it ”? Welcome to Lassen Volcanic National Park , where Mother Nature’s beauty and fury go on awkward double dates and still somehow make it

Yeah, same. You think maybe  a cruise could be fun, then picture 24/7 princess parades and Mickey ears in your cereal. But let me tell...

Some days, travel just doesn’t go according to plan.Take March 9, 2025 —a prime example of “Mother Nature said nope.” My husband and I...

If you're the kind of person who hears the words “zip line”  and immediately thinks “Yes, please!”—or even if you’re more of a “well,...

Let’s talk about Northern California —the state's best-kept secret (and no, I’m not just saying that because the SoCal folks forget it...

Let’s be honest— if Yellowstone isn’t on your bucket list, it’s probably because you forgot where you put your bucket.  But seriously,...

Northern California is basically a jackpot for hot springs—Mother Nature’s personal spa service. Think natural Jacuzzis without the...

Ever wonder where the best spots in Grand Teton National Park are for jaw-dropping views and frame-worthy photos? Whether you're chasing...

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PSA: California Is Basically Paying You to Touch Grass So I was doing some very responsible adulting —aka Googling how much it costs to...

After spending a solid year working off decades  of “fun” (read: snacks, celebrations, and zero regrets), I decided it was time to make my grand return to the RunDisney universe. So naturally, I went all in—signed myself, my husband, and our daughter up for a half marathon at Disneyland and  the entire weekend of running events at Disney World’s Wine and Dine Half Marathon. Because why sign up for one punishing-yet-magical experience when you can double the blisters and medal

I’ve been wanting to start a blog for years . Like, actual  years. But I kept dragging my feet—mostly because I have too many passions and the internet kept shouting at me that I needed  a niche. Spoiler alert: I still don’t have one. So instead of overthinking it any longer, I’ve decided to just share what I love: Disney, fur babies, and our new “passion”—running. And I say “running” in the loosest sense possible. Let’s be real: I’m in it for the bling. If there’s a shiny me