Category: Blog
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11 Things I’ve Learned About Salt Lake City
I was a little nervous, because I had no idea what to expect. I had no idea what was in Utah. I did some research online before I left, and I had one visit with my dad before I drove out with my sister across the country. I was shocked at the beauty of my […]
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![3 Months into Marriage [Newlywed 101]](https://nextstopadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Copy-of-CHANGE-NAME-AFTER-MARRIAGE.png)
3 Months into Marriage [Newlywed 101]
When I realized it’s been 3 months into our marriage already (July 2), I had a couple thoughts: 1) Is it really July!? 2) Not much has changed since the wedding. 3) So far, so good… Let’s keep it up, team! When Brighton and I got back from our mini-moon, people kept asking us how […]
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![Red Pine Lake [Hike]](https://nextstopadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Screen-Shot-2016-07-12-at-9.55.53-PM.png)
Red Pine Lake [Hike]
When I pick hikes, I typically look for alpine lakes, epic views for days, and a peak to bag. Red Pine Lake checked all of those boxes. While I didn’t bag Pfeifferhorn in the Wasatch front, it’s back on my bucket list, saved for another day. I was treated to some amazing views from the […]
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Great Basin National Park
Happy 4th of July to everyone! I hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend. Established in 1986, Great Basin National Park is located on the eastern border of Nevada, close to Utah. While this park is not frequently nearly as much as Smoky Mountains National Park with only 89,000 average visitors per year, […]
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Taking Risks
Man, does time fly! We are already in July 2016. Brighton jokes that I say that every month… and he might be right. That’s because I am always looking forward at what I have coming up that I tend to round time rather ridiculously. For instance, last weekend I said, “I can’t believe that June […]
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![Camping near Cascade Springs [Utah]](https://nextstopadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Cascade-Springs.png)
Camping near Cascade Springs [Utah]
Getting There and Finding a Campsite I had originally planned on camping in one of the campgrounds in Alpine Loop (Timpanooke or Granite Flat), but I neglected to make a reservation before the online systems closed. Brighton and I were a little slow going that morning- We had to gather our camping boxes and other […]
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Olympic National Park
I have found a new favorite national park! …Well, at least for now. This park has it all: coast, forests, and mountains. Recognized as a World Heritage site for its rich resources, it was designated as a National Park in 1938. Did you know that Olympic National Park protects the largest old-growth forest in the […]
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A Quick Trip to Vancouver, BC
On our first full day in the Seattle area, we decided that the weather was not best for national parks… so we ended up in Canada. Why is it that every time we’re in Canada, it’s terrible weather? Either way, I still love the parts of Canada I’ve been to so far, and despite the […]
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Our Wedding Ceremony
As I’ve mentioned before, Brighton and I are not a “traditional” couple, but we wanted our wedding ceremony to be just as ceremonial as any other wedding, but with our flair. I was quite the Weddit lurker on Reddit, and I found a script that someone wrote for their ceremony. Their’s seemed to fit our […]
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![Changing Your Name After Marriage & Why I’m Taking His Name [Newlywed 101]](https://nextstopadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/CHANGE-NAME-AFTER-MARRIAGE.png)
Changing Your Name After Marriage & Why I’m Taking His Name [Newlywed 101]
When we had the wedding and all related festivities, some people asked me if I was changing my name. For me, it wasn’t much of a question. I considered my options, and chose what fit best for me. Brighton didn’t care one way or another, and let me choose for myself. In addition, I’ve read […]