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The perfect national park entry sign photo doesn't ex...wait! It does! 😍🦬

This bison (buffalo, same thing btw) was perfectly posing with the Badlands National Park sign when we drove in last week. Couldn't ask for a better park sign photo!

Another trip, another state! 😎

📍Cliffs of Dover, UK
Every now and then, you just gotta go see a wonder of nature. 💚
This is from 2017, but it's also on my travel wall at home. Do you print and hang your travel photos? Or put them in a digital frame or screensaver on your computer or TV? Let me know in the comments! 👇👇

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Have the mums taken over yet where you live? I saw them for sale in Missouri in August! 😆 They're always a sure sign that fall is here, for real. I'm not a fan of yellow or orange though. These purple/pink ones were a nice change of pace, spotted in Nashville last year.

September 28th is a FREE Entry Day for National Park Service sites! Go check out a new-to-you park this weekend! Or get into an old favorite for free. 😎

Go check out North Cascades National Park while it's still fall! 🍂 There are several easy and moderate hikes with stunning views, or you can see this one 👇 (Diablo Lake) from a roadside pull-off. Click the link and see how to take an easy day trip from Seattle to explore North Cascades National Park!

One Day North Cascades National Park Itinerary for First-Time Visitors! | Means To Explore One of the Pacific Northwest’s most underrated national parks, find out what we’d see on our first visit with this 1 day North Cascades National Park itinerary!

"Come at me, bro." - Paul Revere 😎
Do you know where this bold statue lives? Drop your guesses in the comments! 👇👇

How about Boston this fall? Take a weekend and explore one of America's oldest cities. (That photo is Paul Revere's house. 👇👇)
And don't stress: a GoCity Pass unlocks all the awesome Boston things you want to see for one price. Worry less and explore more! Here's how I spent a weekend in Boston last year.

A Fun Weekend in Boston with a GoCity Pass | Means To Explore The perfect 2 day itinerary for your first weekend in Boston. Plus, how to save money and still see it all with a Boston GoCity Pass!

What's your favorite fall trip type? Road trip, hiking trip, city break without the heat? Drop yours in the comments!👇👇

📌At Sea, Gulf of Mexico
When the clouds at sunset look like a cruise ship...do you see it? 👀

Travel more, even on limited PTO. Here's how I'd squeeze 10 PTO days into 47 travel days per year! 👇👇

How to Maximize 10 Vacation Days in 2024 | Means To Explore Learn how to maximize vacation days each year and hit your travel goals! Grab the calendar showing you how to stretch 10 PTO days into 47 travel days per year.

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📌Caye Caulker, Belize
Ever been to beautiful Belize? We went snorkeling with turtles and sharks! Bucket list activity unlocked! 🤩 Would you snorkel with sharks? Drop a 🦈 for yes or a 🚫 for no in the comments!

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We've made it to the "-ber" months! Are you thinking about spooky season already? 🎃 Here's one of my favorite October day trips! Check it out!

Visiting Salem, Massachusetts in One Day | Means To Explore Visiting Salem, Massachusetts should be on your New England bucket list! Explore famous Witch City in one day with these must-see sights in Salem.

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A work day in the field looks a lot different these days! 😁 Swipe to see Engineer Rachel in the field. 👉

Honestly, I loved my engineering job. I still love bridges and will talk about them and photograph them whenever I can. But I also love my current job. It's been 3 years since I started my travel business in earnest, and I'm still lovin' it, struggles and all!

Inspecting a bridge over an international border on the Great Lakes is pretty cool. So is spending the day at a waterpark for research. 😎

What about you? Have you given up a cool job to go do a different cool job? Tell me all about it in the comments!

IMG 1: Splash Zone at James Island County Park, Charleston, SC
IMG 2: Blue Water Bridge, Port Huron, MI

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I know I can fit a hike in here somewhere...😅🎆