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One Day on the Kancamagus Scenic Byway in the White Mountains, New Hampshire

Published on August 6, 2025August 6, 2025 by NoelleLeave a comment

I’ve been wanting to visit the White Mountains region of New Hampshire for a few years now, ever since I started following a local influencer who first introduced me to its beauty. Summer felt like the perfect time to go – when the mountains are lush and green and the weather is warm. As I was planning the trip, I came across the Kancamagus Scenic Byway and immediately knew it had to be part of the experience.

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A Self-Guided Tour of the Columbia River Gorge, Oregon

Published on August 20, 2024December 17, 2024 by NoelleLeave a comment

When visiting Portland, Oregon earlier this summer, I wanted to see the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area – an area I had only heard of and wanted to learn more about.

To see the Columbia River Gorge Scenic Area we traveled 30 minutes east of Portland to the Historic Columbia River Highway. Constructed between 1913 and 1922, the Historic Columbia River Highway was designed to allow travelers to see the scenic sights of the Gorge and is considered to be America’s first scenic highway. The area includes various stops for waterfalls, vistas, and hiking trails.

Here is the itinerary I planned along the highway to see the highlights of the region.

Note: You will need a car for this tour. I do recommend doing these locations in the order listed below, otherwise you will end up having to go back and forth on I-84 to get to the correct exits.

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