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    Stunning Views of Central Oregon: Helicopter Tour Edition

    Originally, the plan was to jump into a four passenger helicopter and tour around Central Oregon mid-February. However, weather had other ideas in mind and the adventure was postponed until end of March. The tour was booked with Leading Edge Aviation. Registering for a 45 minute tour was easy and straight forward. Releases must be signed prior to the flight but this can be done online, they send an email out to all individuals indicated in the registration prior to the trip. Up, Up, and Away! After meeting our pilot and getting a run down on the safety aspects required…

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    Adventuring Into A New Region: New England

    Note: None of the links listed in this post are affiliate links. They will simply redirect you to websites I’ve added so you can explore more! One region of the United States I had yet to explore was New England. I finally had the chance to fly out there the Summer of 2022. I spent about a week there and was thankful enough that a friend of mine sent me a spreadsheet (gotta love them) of recommendations of places to visit and sites to see. Considering I had never been to that region of the US, it came in handy.…

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    The Ultimate Guide To the Annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

    In 2019, I had the opportunity to experience the 48th Annual International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, New Mexico. A 9-day event held in the first part of October. This event started in 1972 with only 13 balloons in attendance. In 2019, the event hosted 588 balloons from 17 countries, of which 524 balloons took flight. Note: None of the links listed in this post are affiliate links. They will simply redirect you to websites I’ve added so you can explore more! October 6, 2019 Now, because these annual events attract so many visitors, they start their events incredibly early in…

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    3 Day Itinerary: Activities to Experience in Banff National Park

    Two major international trips in one year? Say less! Warning: this post will have lots of pictures from this adventure. Scroll carefully should you wish not to spoil too much! Note: None of the links listed in this post are affiliate links. They will simply redirect you to websites I’ve added so you can explore more! August of 2022, the decision was made to take a road trip up to Banff, Canada. One way, it was a 13 hour drive. The car was packed, our suitcases were ready, Air BnB booked, and ideas for hikes were saved. I had been…

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    Adventure in Cancun: Learn From My Mistakes

    In March of 2022 I had the chance to adventure in Cancún, Mexico for a wedding. An opportunity I was excited for as I had never had the chance to travel to Mexico, yet. Dates were set, flights and hotels were booked! All that was left was my least favorite part, waiting. Note: None of the links listed in this post are affiliate links. They will simply redirect you to websites I’ve added so you can explore more!   I am the type of person to start packing my suitcase the week leading up to a trip. Up until then,…