Outdoor Media Summit & One EPIC Estes Park Hike!
Way back in 2019 I received an email asking me to be a speaker at the Outdoor Media Summit in Estes Park, Colorado. After Covid, we changed the session to “Press Trips - Where Do We Go From Here” and I was paired up with Deborah Park from Turner PR to talk from both the side of the content creator as well as the DMO perspective on the future of press trips.
What is it like to go on an adventure retreat?
Wow! It'’s been a few weeks and I’m finally able to put into words what the Pivot with Purpose Retreat experience was like!When I wrote my book The Power of Pivoting - How to Embrace Change and Create a Life You Love I had no idea what it was for or if it would turn into anything. I honestly just wanted help people navigate through the scary changes in their lives by offering some tools I created for myself.
Buena Park Travel Guide - Where to Eat, Play, and Stay!
Buena Park California is 20 miles southeast of Los Angeles and a world away. Known as the world’s most-fun small city, there is so much to do, see, and experience while you’re here. Read on for your complete Buena Park travel guide and how to spend a weekend or a week in this epic destination.
What's a Cooling Shirt and Why Do You Need One - Mobile Cooling Shirt Review
I decided to test my Mobile Warming Cooling Shirt out on one of my early morning trail runs. I figured it’s cold enough in the morning and then if I was warm once the Colorado sun came out, so be it. This shirt blew my mind and was perfect for BOTH the initial cold temperatures AND the warmer ones. The drirelease® technology prevented me from sweating and actually kept me cooler than my typical cotton tank tops.
5 Easy Hikes in Colorado National Monument
Colorado National Monument is an untapped gem here on Colorado’s western slope. The best way to experience the park is taking the 23-mile Rim Rock Drive which follows the canyon edges and provides spectacular views. With many of the trails only around 1-mile, I managed to get five awesome hikes in within a couple of hours. Here are five easy hiking trails in the Colorado National Monument.
5 Insider Tips and Tricks for Visiting National Parks and Outdoor Landmarks This Summer
With interest in outdoor experiences at America’s iconic parks and landmarks at an all-time high, ExploreBetter.com is sharing tips to help set visitors up for a great experience. The travel planning tips are culled from the experience of ExploreBetter.com’s publisher, Delaware North, a longtime national park concessionaire and partner in the stewardship of many of the country’s cherished outdoor destinations.
3 Reasons to Visit Colorado's Grand Valley
Colorado’s Western Slope has been described as the “Best Slope” and I can see why! The Grand Valley is located near the border of Colorado and Utah and includes the cities of Grand Junction, Palisade, and Fruita. This region is quickly becoming a wine travel destination and offers world-renowned mountain biking trail. If you’re looking for reasons to visit this part of the state, here are three!
Moen Magnetix Shower - A Game-Changing Experience
There’s not much better after a day of adventures than taking a long luxurious shower. The Moen Magnetix shower is an extra way to treat myself after being in the great outdoors. I never have to worry about how muddy I get because this shower takes care of it all! I may have got the Moen shower for Millie, but now it’s really become for me!
5 Reasons To Visit Gaylord Rockies Resort During The Winter
The holidays are always such a magical time. This year we needed a little extra boost of holiday cheer. So when the Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center asked me to come check out their holiday festivities, it seemed like the perfect Colorado staycation!
10 Places To Go In North Idaho - Idaho Travel Guide
North Idaho is the ultimate adventure travel destination. Filled with lakes, surrounded by mountains, and loads of historic towns, this region can easily be explored by car with something new at every turn. I was blown away by the amount of adventures available in such a small region. From rock climbing and hiking, to E-bikes and ATV’s, to basically any kind of boating adventure, North Idaho has it all! Here are 10 places to go when you travel to North Idaho.
Priest Lake - Travel to Idaho's Crown Jewel
Priest Lake is located at the top of Idaho’s panhandle, and this 19-mile long lake is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. This region is full of hiking and biking trails and water activities in the summertime, and miles of trails to snowshoe, ski, and snowmobile in the winter. There are also 7 small islands located throughout the lake for day-use and some even offer overnight camping.
5 Things To Do in Bonners Ferry Idaho (and a BONUS Place to Stay!)
Bonners Ferry, Idaho is located at the top of Idaho’s panhandle on the border of Canada and is in a world of its own. Surrounded by the gorgeous Selkirk Mountains, this town is full of outdoor beauty, good food and drinks, and amazing hospitality, living up to it’s nickname “Idaho’s Most Friendly Town”. With less than 24 hours to spend here, we got quite the sample of what this place has to offer! Here are 5 things to do in Bonners Ferry Idaho.
Side-by-Side ATV'ing in Silver Valley Idaho
Imagine 2,600 acres of pristine wilderness to get out and explore; to camp, hike, fish, ski, you name it! That is Silver Valley Idaho. Located in the Bitterroot Mountains in Idaho’s panhandle, the valley is full of year-round adventure.
Harrison Idaho and the Famous Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes
Harrison Idaho is an outdoor adventurer’s paradise. From the stunning Lake Coeur d’Alene, to the renowned Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes, to the shops and restaurants, Harrison has something for everyone! The town of Harrison is located 30 miles south of Coeur d’Alene and is an awesome little North Idaho getaway.
Hidden Waterfalls, Historic Downtown, and Outdoor Adventure in Spirit Lake Idaho
North Idaho is known for its vast outdoors and numerous gorgeous lakes, but the town of Spirit Lake took me by surprise with it’s quaint historic downtown and amazing food! Throw in a brand new hiking and biking trail system and hidden waterfalls that are only accessible at certain times of the year, and this outdoor-loving travel host was in paradise!
Rock Climbing in Q'emiln Park - Post Falls Idaho
One of my big goals for my show Monica Goes (and personally), was to try rock climbing. As someone who’s afraid of heights but loves to climb things, this seemed like the perfect adventure combo! When I had the opportunity to go climbing in Post Falls, Idaho I was beyond stoked. What I didn’t expect was a park full of trails, climbing routes, and year-round adventure!
What It's Like to Fly During a Pandemic - 10 Tips for Staying Safe While Traveling
As the world slowly reopens, the question on everyone’s mind becomes: how do we stay safe while traveling during a pandemic? I had my first experience flying a few weeks ago after I moved to Denver, Colorado and put together some helpful tips for staying safe while flying.
5 U.S. Tourism Boards On The Future of Travel and Destination Marketing - Post Quarantine
As we face these crazy quarantine times, we’re all wondering…what does the future of travel look like? I spoke to 5 U.S. Destination Tourism Boards to find out how their cities are coping through this unprecedented time, what steps they’re taking to promote and reopen their cities, and how they see destination marketing changing.
10 California Road Trip Travel Destinations for Post-Quarantine
As we begin to look into traveling post-coronavirus quarantine, road trips are going to be where it’s at. Every travel expert and trend shows that traveling will begin locally and then move into state-wide and eventually country-wide travel. Road trips are the best way to maintain social distancing while getting some much needed post-quarantine exploring in! Here are 10 great road trip destinations in California!
The Twists and Turns That Led To Monica Goes
Last week I was inspired by rock climber, April Davidson’s “life story” posts on Instagram. I am a big believer that life’s twists and turns make us who we are and what we do with the ups and downs can inspire others through our own journey’s. So this week, I created my own “life story” series! If you missed it over on social media here it is!