9 Best Hikes In & Around Estes Park

Looking for hikes in the area around Estes Park? You’ve found the right place. Located just outside of Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park boasts a ton of awesome hikes both into and outside of the park. Where is Estes Park? Estes Park is located an hour and a half northeast of Denver just outside of the eastern gate of … Read More

Trip Map: Iceland Summer 2021

12 full days in Iceland on an epic roadtrip took us all around the the island. We saw a volcano, a bazillion waterfalls, fjords, ponies, wild dirt roads, puffins, churches and so. many. sheep! After a ton of questions about where we went I figured… I love maps – I might as well make one for ya’ll:  

Custom Spice Rack for the Frank House

Those of you who know me know I love, love, love to cook and my secret weapon is my ridiculous collection of spices. But with all those beautiful flavors who wants them shoved into a cabinet where you have to rummage around looking for options. So Señor Dash whipped up this custom spice rack to hold them all for me. … Read More

The Ultimate To Do in Acadia National Park

Acadia National Park is located along the coast, southwest of Bar Harbor in Maine. The park covers half of Mount Desert Island, part of the Isle au Haut, the tip of the Schoodic Peninsula, as well as parts of several smaller outlying islands. In Acadia National Park you will find the stunning rocky headlands, including the highest mountains along the Atlantic coast, … Read More

Top 10 Hikes in Acadia National Park

Hiking is a great way to experience Acadia National Park. Here are my Top 10 Hikes in the Park: #1 Precipice Trail Length: 1.4 miles, Out & Back Vertical Gain: 941 ft Difficulty: Moderate Summary: This trail takes you to the summit of Champlain Mountain, the 6th tallest mountain in Acadia National Park. This rout heads up the step eastern … Read More

Top 9 Ponds to Visit in Acadia National Park

The park has 14 great and 10 smaller ponds that are perfect for hiking around, kayaking and canoeing and even swimming. As a photographer, I love shooting landscape shots with these lakes. Here are my Top 9 Ponds you must see while in Acadia National Park: Aunt Betty Pond While Aunt Betty Pond is more of a wetland than pond, it … Read More

The Ultimate To Do in Paris

Here is my list of to dos, to eats and to sees that I  used to navigate the city of Paris on my first visit. I didn’t have nearly enough time to make it to all of them… but believe me when I tell you: I tried!! Are there any places I am missing? What are your favorite Parisian to … Read More