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This dramatic story from our national parks is a powerful reminder that these are places for ALL Americans to experience.

When I plan a national park trip, I always look for a little advice. I don’t want a full itinerary planned out for me—just a little inspiration.

That’s why I’m excited to be partnering with @moonguides to share their new book, Adventures of a Lifetime: Extraordinary Experiences in America’s National Parks. This is exactly the kind of resource that I use to kickstart my trip-planning process. Through gorgeous images and quick-hits of information, it recommends experiences in all 63 national parks. Each is just enough to launch your own, unique adventure.

It really is a must-have for anyone who loves planning their own, unique adventures in the national parks. Comment “Adventures” and I’ll send you the link to check it out + a code for 25% off! by @moonguides

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This week's Fall Foliage Friday takes us to Acadia National Park!

Explore the park's winding coastal roads, hike scenic trails, and take in sweeping views from Cadillac Mountain. Colorful forests meet the rocky shorelines of the Atlantic Ocean, making Acadia a great destination for fall foliage.

Click the link in our bio to check out the new edition of Moon Best of Acadia and plan your trip! 🍁

#TravelWithMoon #FallFoliageFriday #FallTravel #LeafPeeping #NewEnglandTravel A view overlooking coastal landscape of fall forest and ocean taken in Acadia National Park by @moonguides

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For a relaxing retreat where you can truly get away from it all, look no further than Washington’s San Juan Islands. The San Juans are accessible by ferry or plane and are a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and wildlife watchers.

Here are our top recs for what to do:
🐋 Whale-watching: The San Juan Islands are one of the best places in the world to see whales in their natural habitat. Orcas can be spotted throughout the year, but also keep an eye out for humpbacks, minke whales, and even gray whales.

⚓ Lighthouse-hopping: On San Juan Island, check out the historic lighthouses, like this one in Lime Kiln Point State Park that dates back to 1919. (It’s also the best spot on the island to spot whales and porpoises from dry land!)

🥾 Hike to stunning views: On Orcas Island, hike to the top of Mount Constitution in Moran State Park and enjoy the highest peak in the San Juan Islands.

Ready to go? Check out Visit San Juans for more info, and be sure to get your copy of Moon Pacific Northwest to plan your getaway—available wherever books are sold.

#TravelWithMoon #SanJuanIslands #PacificNorthwest #PNWLife #WashingtonStateParks A pod of orcas swimming in the ocean with forested island in the background taken in San Juan Islands, WA by @moonguides

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Indigenous peoples have lived in the Pacific Northwest for more than 10,000 years, and there are so many opportunities to experience the rich culture throughout the region.

Tour the collection of First Nations totem poles at Vancouver's Museum of Anthropology (pictured here), dig into delicious fry bread tacos, or visit vibrant galleries featuring the work of Indigenous artists.

Head to the link in our bio for the full list of museums, restaurants, cultural centers, and more that you can visit on your next PNW trip!

#TravelWithMoon #PacificNorthwest #PNWLife #IndigenousPeoplesDay #IndigenousArt Close-up image of plain wooden carved totem pole by @moonguides

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Happy Fall Foliage Friday! This week we’re highlighting the pretty, leaf-strewn sights of Wisconsin.

From hiking through colorful trails in Potawatomi State Park, to getting remarkable views of the Lake Michigan coast from a kayak, to road-tripping along the Great River Road while it’s bursting into color—there’s a fall adventure for everyone in the Badger State.

Check out the link in our bio for a four-day itinerary exploring the best of Wisconsin’s Door County! 🍁

#TravelWithMoon #FallFoliage #FallTravel #TravelWisconsin #DoorCounty Aerial view of colorful fall forest along lakeshore with red-roofed buildings taken in Wisconsin by @moonguides

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We've selected 217 can't-miss experiences in the national parks and put them into a book filled with gorgeous photographs! ADVENTURES OF A LIFETIME is the perfect gift for the national park lover in your life. Which of these bucket list experiences are on YOUR list?

🫎 Witnessing the Great Caribou Migration in Gates of the Arctic and Kobuk Valley National Park

🌲Meeting the world’s largest trees in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

🥾Descending into the Grand Canyon on foot

⛰️Squeezing through the Narrows in Zion National Park

⏳Playing in the sand at White Sands National Park

💦Watching Old Faithful erupt at Yellowstone National Park

🌄Wandering Cades Cove in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

#TravelWithMoon #NationalPark #NationalParks #Hiking #Outdoors by @moonguides

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🍂 This week's Fall Foliage Friday is all about New England! 🍁

Take a leisurely drive through scenic Vermont, wander the backroads of New Hampshire's White Mountains, and explore the Berkshires in Massachusetts. Whether you’re chasing mountain views, covered bridges, or colorful small towns, there’s no shortage of ways to go leaf peeping around New England.

Click the link in our bio to order your copy of Moon New England Hiking!

#TravelWithMoon #FallFoliageFriday #FallTravel #LeafPeeping #NewEnglandFall A wooden barn next to a pond in valley of fall trees taken in New England by @moonguides

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I still buy printed guidebooks. On purpose. 📚

When you have zero free time, the internet is the worst place to plan a trip. 40 open tabs, 5 conflicting “must-do” lists, and half of them are paid influencer spots.

One local expert already did the hard work. I grab a realistic 4-day itinerary, pick our spots, and close the book. No rabbit holes. No algorithms.

Save this for the next time vacation planning feels like a second job. 💛

Drop your next trip destination in the comments and I’ll tell you which guide I’d grab.

#familytravel #travelplanning #moonguides #guidebooks by @moonguides

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Few places capture the magic of fall quite like Great Smoky Mountains National Park. As the weather gets cooler and the leaves change, the mountains are painted in brilliant shades of red, orange, and gold.

Make the most of the vibrant landscape and explore the winding roads of Cades Cove, take in the views as you cruise down Newfound Gap Road, wander through the forests around Kuwohi, or follow the scenic Alum Cave Bluffs Trail. From misty valleys to color-soaked mountain ridges, every corner of the Smokies comes alive in fall. ⛰️

#TravelWithMoon #FallFoliageFriday #FallFoliage #GreatSmokyMountains #GSMNP A road leading through colorful fall trees on a bright sunny day taken in Great Smoky Mountains National Park by @moonguides

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A visit to the Big Island of Hawaii promises island life at its most authentic: limited tourist crowds, peace and quiet, and unique natural wonders like black sand beaches, lush rainforests, and an active volcano.

Want to plan your getaway? Take the advice of local author Laurie Lyons-Makaimoku, whose Big Island guidebook is out now:

💚 Planning a trip isn't just about building an itinerary and checking off a bucket list. It's about understanding the social and cultural nuances of this place.

🪸 Visitors should understand the importance of maintaining their distance from wildlife, using reef safe sunscreen, and limiting their trash, in order to minimize their impact.

📚 Many places on the island, especially the more remote areas, don't have service. That's where your copy of Moon Best of Big Island comes in handy! 😉

Check it out at the link in our bio.

Pictured here: Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park. (Photo courtesy of author Laurie Lyons-Makaimoku)

#TravelWithMoon #BigIslandOfHawaii #BigIslandHawaii #KonaHawaii #HawaiiTravelTips Two people standing on a beach as viewed through a wooden hut taken in Big Island, Hawaii by @moonguides

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It’s Fall Foliage Friday! This week, we’re dreaming of Michigan.

Go for a scenic drive through a lakeside state park, hike through the changing trees on the Upper Peninsula, or leaf peep near Traverse City and soak up the coastal vibes!

Head to the link in our bio for a four-day itinerary with the best spots to see fall colors on the Upper Peninsula. 🍂

#TravelWithMoon #FallFoliage #FallTravel #MichiganTravel #MichiganFall A dirt road leading through brilliantly colored fall trees taken in Michigan by @moonguides

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