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05/11/2025

I spent a full 12 hours yesterday exploring Sheboygan, Wisconsin's outdoor spaces and they are fantastic! 🤩 A huge thanks to Visit Sheboygan for another wonderful stay. I'm already looking forward to my next visit.

If you haven't had a chance to explore this outdoor paradise situated along Lake Michigan, you'll want to add it to your summer bucket asap!

05/09/2025

Attend the World’s Largest Brat Fest this Memorial Day Weekend! [ad]

📍Alliant Energy Center, Madison, Wisconsin

🥳 Madison is home to the best Memorial Day Weekend event, and everyone’s invited!

🌭 Eat brats, drink a cold soda (or a beer), and feel good knowing your money is going to incredible local charities.

Ready to attend?! Brat Fest Details to KBYG 👇👇

🗓️ Dates: Friday, May 23rd through Sunday, May 25th (the festival does not operate on Memorial Day!)

⏰ Main Festival: 10am until 9:30pm

🚗Take Your Brat To Work Day (Friday, May 23rd): 6am until 9am
- Grab brats to-go via a drive-through lane and take them to the office for your colleagues to enjoy. Pre-orders recommended for large quantities and delivery options are also available.

🎟️ Entrance and Parking is FREE (additional cost for food, carnival rides, etc.)

🎶 2025 Music Headliners include Ace Frehley, Tyler Farr, and Danny Gokey

🛍️ New for 2025!! Brat Fest Marketplace with over 40 vendors selling arts and crafts, home goods, and more!

🐾 Dogs are not allowed inside Brat Fest, but there is a free doggy daycare available

Have you heard of the World’s Largest Brat Fest? Are you attending the 2025 event?

04/08/2025

👉🏼 Save for your next San Diego adventure! ☀️🌊⛰️

I visited San Diego for the first time in 2018 - 5 months into dating Sam when I met his mom. I’ve now been back over 20 times and it’s become my second home ❤️

While the city is huge and has an endless number of things to do, there are a few things I find myself recommending over and over again 👇

☀️ Sunset Cliffs Natural Park
- The TOP sunset spot in all of San Diego, but it is popular so arrive early to beat traffic and find street parking. There are also walking trails along the cliffs.

🛍️ Seaport Village
- A great spot to spend an afternoon browsing shops and enjoying views of the harbor.

⛱️ Coronado Island
- Home to fantastic restaurants, boutiques, book stores, beaches, and the famous Hotel Del, this should be a must on anyone’s San Diego itinerary.

🥾 Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
- One of my favorite spots for hiking just a short drive from Downtown San Diego. Several short trails lead to beautiful ocean views.

🍻 Liberty Public Market
- Located in Liberty Station, the public market is home to numerous vendors selling crafts, food, and more. I love the acai bowls and the beer garden is also fantastic.

⚾️ Petco Park
- The San Diego Padres are an MLB team that play at Petco Park and the games are fun! The stadium is in downtown San Diego and it’s tons of fun to grab drinks and a bite to eat before or after the game.

🌊 Ocean Beach
- Such a fun and quirky beach in the Point Loma neighborhood. The beach is right off of Newport Avenue which is several blocks long and home to breweries, restaurants, shops, and more.

Have you been to San Diego before? What are your favorite things to do and places to see when visiting?

For more details on these spots plus 8 more, comment ‘FUN’ for the link to my post on the best adventures in San Diego.

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04/07/2025

🔟 Wisconsin State Parks You Need to Visit this Summer 👇

👋 I’m Lily! In 2024 I visited all 50 Wisconsin State Parks and these are the ones that should be on your bucket list for this summer 🙌

👉🏼 And before I share the deets, follow for awesome outdoor destinations and guides, and share with your hiking bestie 👯‍♀️

👇 It’s sooo hard to pick just 10, but these are ones I definitely wouldn’t sleep on! 👇

🥾 Whitefish Dunes State Park (Sturgeon Bay)
🥾 Kohler-Andrae State Park (Sheboygan)
🥾 Copper Falls State Park (Mellen)
🥾 Wyalusing State Park (Bagley)
🥾 Peninsula State Park (Fish Creek)
🥾 Rib Mountain State Park (Wausau)
🥾 Devil’s Lake State Park (Baraboo)
🥾 Interstate State Park (St. Croix Falls)
🥾Hartman Creek State Park (Waupaca)
🥾 Big Bay State Park (La Pointe)

Have you been to any of these state parks? What would you add to the list?

03/31/2025

Add this Madison garden to your spring bucket list 🌸🌷🪷

🪻 Spring is the best time of year to get outside and explore the blooms at your local garden. Madison is home to an incredible spot filled with numerous garden exhibits, statues, and ponds.

📍Olbrich Botanical Gardens

How to visit 👇👇

🎟️ FREE admission to outdoor gardens

⏰ Open 10am-6pm April through September (10am-4pm otherwise)

🌸 Over the 16 acres of garden displays to explore, including the Rain Garden, Sunken Garden, Perennial Garden, and more!

⛲️ Explore the stunning Thai Pavillion - a gift from the government of Thailand 🇹🇭 & UW Alumni Association

👉🏼 Plan to spend at least two hours exploring the gardens and taking in all the sights and smells. There’s also an indoor tropical garden that has a small entrance fee ($6 per adult).

Are plants blooming near you? What’s your favorite sign of spring?

👉🏼 Share with someone who’s ready for spring and follow for more beautiful outdoor destinations!

03/25/2025

The last one really hits hard 😅🐮

🏠 For my fellow Wisconsinites, did you find any of these accurate?

😲 For everyone else, is this how you view us over here in Wisconsin??

🧀 I personally think our devotion to cheese makes us unique and I love it 😆

🤩 And Wisconsin is definitely not just cornfields and cows, although we do have a lot of cute cows. I’m so grateful for this platform where I can show all of Wisconsin’s beauty!

👉🏼 Share with someone who loves to poke fun at Wisconsin and follow for outdoor adventures and road trip guides!

03/10/2025

I met a lot of incredible new friends this weekend, but swipe to the end to meet my favorite new bestie, Zeke 😉🐮

👯‍♀️ If you’re looking for a way to meet travel writer and content creator friends in the most welcoming and fun environment, I can’t recommend the conference enough!

🌳 I had the best weekend with fellow conference attendees exploring where we were treated to delicious food, explored local parks and enjoyed a boat ride around Lake Jocassee and I even got to meet my favorite new bestie, the miniature highland cow, Zeke 🤩

🗒️ Of course, there were also several amazing speaker sessions that were both educational and relatable - the best of both worlds!

The people and communities are my favorite parts about working in this industry, and and her team do such a great job bringing both together for such a fun weekend 🫶🫶

😴 With that being said, I am absolutely EXHAUSTED and was dying that a busy conference weekend fell over daylight savings, but we all struggled together 🤣

Have you been to a travel writing/content creation conference before? If so, do you have a favorite one?

02/26/2025

Postcards from Scottsdale ☀️🥾💦

I’m so grateful I had the opportunity to spend 3 days in the beautiful and sunny Arizona - one of my favorite places ❤️

☀️ Phoenix and Scottsdale became favorite cities after a spontaneous trip in May 2021, and Sam and I have been back countless times since.

This visit was spent with Sam’s aunt and uncle who have a few weeks every year at the (a rare treat for us 🤩)

We spent the past 3 days:

🥾 Hiking Pinnacle Peak and Brown’s Mountain
🌵 Seeing a Crested Saguaro (reminded me of broccoli)
⚾️ Watching the play a spring training game against the (we lost 😭) at Salt River Fields
👙Taking in the sun at the pool 🤩

Have you been to the Phoenix-area before? What are you favorite activities?

02/18/2025

👉🏼 Which WI State Park are you visiting first? 🤩

📌 Don’t forget to save this post for future state park planning and make sure to follow for more state park adventures and outdoor destinations!

🥾 After visiting all 50 Wisconsin State Parks in 2024, I discovered some of the most underrated parks the state has to offer!

🌳 If you are looking for a park that offers a ton, but doesn’t have the crowds of the popular parks, this list is for you 👇

1. Newport State Park, Door County
- located along the water in Ellison Bay
- beautiful trails
- dark sky park

2. Roche-A-Cri State Park, Friendship
- unique formations and beautiful views
- family-friendly trails
- observation tower (impacted by 2024 fire)

3. Straight Lake State Park, Luck
- quaint park with beautiful lakes
- Ice Age Trail segment runs through the park
- very remote and a great escape from everyday life

4. Big Bay State Park, La Pointe
- located on the apostle islands
- several trails through various ecosystems
- beautiful beach

5. Mill Bluff State Park, Camp Douglas
- beautiful overlook
- unique trail around rock formations

Have you been to or heard of any of these parks before? What park are you visiting first?

02/05/2025

Can you relate to any of these? 💭

🌎 In a world that can be anything but open and honest, a little vulnerability here and there is so important!

And let’s face it, these things will probably still be true for me at 40, 50, and 60, and that’s okay! 🫶

I hope my love of travel only grows, and though nature and therapy help my anxiety, it’ll likely never go away 100%.

👉🏼 What’s something that you’re not ashamed to admit?
👉🏼 And follow for outdoor travel destinations, road trip guides, and top hiking trails!

Photo Locations:
1. Museum of Islamic Art, Doha, Qatar
2. Kohler Andrae State Park, Sheboygan, WI
3. Gibraltar Rock, Lodi, WI
4. Wadi Shab, Oman
5. Wyalusing State Park, Bagley, WI
6. Wadi Shab, Oman

01/30/2025

🌳10 Things To Do in Peninsula State Park, Door County🌳

👉🏼 Save for your next Door County, Wisconsin adventure 🤩

Peninsula State Park is one of Wisconsin’s most popular and scenic parks. I’ve visited numerous times over the past few years, including 4 times in 2024 alone - and I still have so much to see and do!

🥾 Best Hikes:

1. Eagle Trail (2-mile loop) - difficult
**make sure to stop at Eagle Tower for incredible views of the peninsula!
2. Hemlock Trail (1.8 miles, one-way) - moderate
3. Sentinel Trail (2-mile loop) - easy
4. Skyline Trail (3-mile loop) - moderate

💡 Lighthouse Tour:

5. Eagle Bluff Lighthouse Tour (offered mid-May through mid-October)

💦 Top Water Activities:

6. Swim at Nicolet Beach
7. Kayak along the 8 miles of shoreline (rentals available at Nicolet Beach concession stand)

🚲 Bike Routes:

8. Sunset Bike Route (9.6 miles, relatively flat) - rentals available in Fish Creek and at the Nicolet Beach concession stand

⛳️ Golf

9. Play a round of golf in a state park! 18-hole course or a 6-hole learning course.

❄️ Winter Activities

10. Snowshoe across 6 miles of designated trails

What’s your favorite state park activity?

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01/19/2025

A WI State Park full of waterfalls and hiking trails? Heck yes! 👇

🥾 Amnicon Falls State Park in South Range, WI has 4 waterfall areas and around 2 miles of hiking trails. The waterfalls are easy to access and peaceful to watch and listen 🥹

🏊‍♂️ While jumping from rocks or diving into the water is not allowed, you can wade and swim in the Amnicon River and the pools that form around the falls (use caution!). It’s a great park to visit on a hot summer day.

⛺️ The park offers 36 mostly rustic campsites (no electric hookups, showers, or dump stations). It’s a very peaceful park with gorgeous views all around.

❄️ Snowshoeing and hiking are allowed during the winter months.

💰 An annual state park vehicle pass or day pass is required to visit.

🚘 Amnicon Falls State Park is about 30 minutes from Duluth, MN if you want to grab dinner or drinks out.

Have you explored this WI state park yet?

👉🏼 Hi 👋 I’m Lily! I share incredible outdoor destinations, top hiking spots, and road trip guides to help you plan your next adventure! Follow along !

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