Cannon Beach, Oregon is one of my Dad’s favorite places in the country. The beach is widely recognized by its massive Haystack Rock, shown above, which Ben and I hope to someday finish at in a cross country road trip! (Followed by copious amounts of craft brewery visits in the…
One of the things I liked best about my time spent in Japan in college was traveling through the breathtakingly beautiful countryside and mountain villages that seemed frozen in time. The Shirakawa-go region in the Shogawa River Valley, pictured above, is famous for their traditional farmhouses, some of which are…
Happy 4th of July! It’s always been a dream of mine to spend the evening of the 4th in Washington DC, spread out on a blanket, watching the fireworks explode over the national mall and monuments. What a trip that would be! (source)
I don’t know about you, but I’m all but melting in the 100+ heat index we’ve been rocking for the past two weeks. A dip in the perma-70 degree waters of Havasu Falls and its surrounding pools in Arizona sounds amazingly refreshing right about now! Naturally occuring calcium carbonate and…
The River Walk on the banks of the San Antonio River in San Antonio, TX is lined with shops, bars, hotels, restaurants and more. It sounds like perfect place for a weekend getaway with girlfriends or your sweetie! (source)
My name’s Kristin and I’m an Iowa Girl! I eat as well as I can with a massive sweet tooth, run as often as I can despite the crazy Iowa weather, and am more often than not thinking about the places I want to travel to!
Daily Escape – Cannon Beach, Oregon
July 6, 2012