In mid-October 2024, I spent two days exploring Acadia National Park during peak fall foliage—and it was absolutely stunning. I had always wanted to see the park in autumn, and visiting for the first time during the season of changing leaves made it extra special.
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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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Never having been to the state of Ohio before, it became one of my goals this year to cross the state off my traveled list. The town of Marietta, Ohio came under my radar because of its historical past as the first permanent settlement in the Northwest Terrority and its waterfront location along the Ohio River. In modern days, Marietta has a charming downtown filled with shops, cafes, and restaurants. And thus, with a destination in mind, arrangements were made with the boutique Hackett Hotel for a stay over a long weekend. Here is my experience at the hotel.
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Noelle Across The Pond 