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Antelope Island State Park – a quick visitor guide
Antelope Island State Park is located about a 45-minute drive (40 miles) outside of Salt Lake City and is a great stop on your way to your next destination in Utah or further up north. It’s the largest island in The Great Salt Lake and measures just over 100 square kilometers. Although its name suggests differently, Antelope Island is best known for its many bison. I visited Antelope Island in September 2024 during my road trip from Salt Lake City to Seattle and in this article I will tell you more about this special place, including why it is definitely worth it in my opinion. Enjoy reading! The elongated Antelope…
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A 24 hour Mt Hood itinerary + best things to do
Welcome to this 24 hour Mt Hood itinerary plus an overview of the best things to do in Mount Hood. When visiting the city of in Portland and heading out to the Rose Garden, you can already see the mighty Mount Hood in the distance. This 11.249 ft high stratovolcano is one of the major natural attractions in Oregon in the American Pacific Northwest. I stayed here for about 24 hours, the perfect time to explore this area and its great outdoors. In this blog I give you all my tips for your visit to Mt Hood in Oregon. Note that this post was first published in 2019 and updated after…
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Idaho road trip: highlights + one week itinerary
Welcome to this complete Idaho road trip guide! Idaho is probably the most underrated state in the western United States. Let me be honest, until recently I had only driven through it on my way to Yellowstone and other sights. However, last September I made a road trip in Idaho for just over a week and I was pleasantly surprised. Not just because of the large variety in nature, but also because of the peace and space. In Idaho I did not encounter a single foreign tourist (I’m from Europe myself), such a good thing compared to the crowds in other places. In this article I will tell you everything…
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Things to do at Crater Lake National Park
Are you looking for the best things to do at Crater Lake National Park? In this blog I will tell you all you need to know in order to prepare for your visit to Crater Lake in Oregon. From the best activities at Crater Lake National Park, best hikes to do, to where to stay, where to camp, how to get there and more. I visited Crater Lake for the first time in the summer of 2017 and more recently in the fall of 2024. It’s definitely one of my favorite places in the United States and I hope I can return someday again in the future. Note that this…
