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Historic Creek Street in Ketchikan, Alaska, a short walk from the port, is not to be missed! Once known as a Red Light District, today it is a boardwalk filled with quaint shops, galleries, and restaurants. If you are in Ketchikan during the last half of June to the first week of July, you might see thousands of salmon spawning in the creek below. And where there are salmon, you’re likely to find seals, otters, eagles and bears not too far away. Sure hoping my group gets to enjoy this unique experience in 2021!
#bucketlist #ScenicConnections #CreekStreet #Ketchikan #salmonruns #Alaska #JoinUsinJune2021

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Sea lions are just some of the animals you can see in Alaska! Depending on when and where you go, you have the chance to spot brown bears, moose, bald eagles, whales, dolphins, seals, sea otters and other marine life. Many of the boat tour operators are so confident about seeing whales that they offer a money-back guarantee! Salmon runs are another must-do experience in Alaska. If you don’t happen to be there when they are spawning, you can learn more about it at the Macaulay Salmon Hatchery in Juneau.
#bucketlist #ScenicConnections #Alaskawildlife #whales #sealions #salmonruns #MacaulaySalmonHatchery #Alaska #JoinUsinJune2021

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Another bucket list adventure of mine is to see more of this! Margarie Glacier, taken aboard a Holland America cruise in Glacier Bay, just whet my appetite to see more of Alaska. The mainland of Alaska promises taller mountains, more wildlife, and even higher glaciers! This vacation was in the plans for this year but had to be postponed until June 2021. Anyone have Alaska on your bucket list and want to join us? I am putting together a group for this trip! Just check out the link to my blog below for more details.
#bucketlist #ScenicConnections #GlacierBay #Margarieglacier #Alaska #JoinUsinJune2021

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Venturing into the Alaska mainland – Scenic Connections

Bucket list dreaming #2 ...

scenicconnections.com Venturing into the Alaska mainland Sep 14th 2020 My second bucket list vacation in no particular order and in keeping with the same area of the world is… (drum roll, please) … venturing north into the mainland of Alaska! I had the privilege of taking a cruise to Alaska onboard the Eurodam from H...

No trip to the Canadian Rockies is complete without seeing world famous Lake Louise! We visited in late May so the lake was thawing and there was snow on the nearby mountains. The turquoise lake fed by Victoria Glacier, which is visible in the background, is truly a sight to behold! You can take it all in by staying overnight at the majestic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise or simply enjoy afternoon tea or an evening cocktail overlooking the lake. Ice skating on the lake is available in the winter and canoeing is an option in the summer. Hiking and snow skiing also are popular in this area. I’m ready to go back… who’s in?
#bucketlist #scenicconnections #traintravel #rockymountaineer #canadianrockies #lakelouise #fairmontchateaulakelouise

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Shops, boutiques and restaurants line the main thoroughfare in the resort town of Banff, Alberta, Canada, a highlight of any trip to the Canadian Rockies! Located within Banff National Park, visitors can find wildlife, awe-inspiring mountains and lakes, and numerous outdoor activities. When we got off the Rocky Mountaineer train in Banff, it was blowing snow and there was a roaming elk at the train station to greet us. What a moment to experience!
#bucketlist #scenicconnections #traintravel #canadianrockies #Banff #Canada #RockyMountaineer

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Topping my travel bucket list is a train adventure across Canada. I think it’s time to return to the beauty of this country! It was a Rocky Mountaineer rail vacation several years ago that sold me on this awesome scenery. Add to that the warmth of the Canadian people and you have a real winner here!
#bucketlist #scenicconnections #traintravel #Canada #RockyMountaineer

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Train adventure across Canada – Scenic Connections

Bucket list dreaming...

scenicconnections.com Train adventure across Canada Sep 3rd 2020 My trip through the Canadian Rockies on Rocky Mountaineer for my 20th wedding anniversary sold me on the beauty of Canada! We took the train through the mountains, checked out the awesome town of Banff, spent a night at the Fairmont overlooking unbelievable...

Dreaming of Traveling Again – Scenic Connections

Sharing “my story” as a travel advisor along with a promise to unveil some beautiful, bucket-list destinations over the next few months!
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scenicconnections.com Dreaming of Traveling Again Sep 1st 2020 It has been a tough year. There is no doubt about that. But, as a travel advisor, it also has been a time to slow down, do some training, reflect, and, ultimately, dream about the future. And in my future, I plan to keep traveling! I want to see naturally bea...

What is you favorite Cajun food? My daughter and I just couldn’t pass up the chance to take a class at the New Orleans School of Cooking where we learned to make gumbo, red beans & rice, pecan pie, and pralines. What a treat! It’s one of the many things you can do in this city that is awesome for foodies!
#usdestinations #ustraveloption #selfdrivevacations #roadtrip #neworleans #cajunfood #frenchquarter #neworleansschoolofcooking

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From New Orleans to Savannah to Charleston, there is no shortage of charm in these Southern cities! Experience the French Quarter, Cajun food and beignets. See Southern mansions and historic landmarks. Take a stroll under Spanish moss. You can even hit the music scene in both Memphis and Nashville!
#usdestinations #ustraveloption #selfdrivevacations #roadtrip #southerncities #neworleans #savannah #charleston #memphis #nashville #southernmansions #historicsites

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Looking for some Southwestern/Mexican Food in an awesome setting and only have a long weekend to travel? Consider San Antonio, Texas, with its lively Riverwalk experience and the history of the Alamo. It is just a quick flight away!
#usdestinations #ustraveloption #selfdrivevacations #roadtrip #sanantonio #sanantonioriverwalk #texmex #shortflight #weekendgetaway

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Picture riding in a convertible with the wind in your hair along the breathtaking Pacific Coast in California! Fly to San Francisco or San Diego and then hit Hwy. 1, adding on adventures along the way in the numerous cities, towns and beaches you pass. What highlights have you experienced along the Pacific Coast Highway?
#usdestinations #ustraveloption #selfdrivevacations #roadtrip #pacificcoasthighway #statehwy1

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No trip to Seattle is complete without a stop at Pike Place Market and the chance to catch a flying fish! This port city is the perfect gateway to the Pacific Northwest, where you can head northward into Canada or embark on a round-trip Inside Passage cruise to Alaska. Allow a few days to take in all the city sights first and be sure to enjoy a latte at the original Starbucks, too.
#usdestinations #ustraveloption #selfdrivevacations #roadtrip #pacificnorthwest #seattle #pikeplacemarket #flyingfish #originalstarbucks

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Outdoor adventure awaits in the Pacific Northwest! Fall is a perfect time to check out the Columbia River Gorge, Mt. Hood in Portland, and the coastlines of Oregon and Washington. There are lots of things to see and do in these two beautiful states!
#usdestinations #ustraveloption #selfdrivevacations #roadtrip #pacificnorthwest #washington #oregon #mthood #fallcolor

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Wine country, anyone? World-famous Napa Valley and Sonoma County vineyards are just a short drive from San Francisco, making it a great jumping off point for a luxurious wine and spa vacation. Indulge during Harvest Season, which runs from now through October! Interested in grape-stomping?
#usdestinations #ustraveloption #selfdrivevacations #roadtrip #napavalley #sonoma #wine #harvestseason

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Scenic drives, boating, kayaking, hiking, bicycling, skiing, snowmobiling, etc. ... you name it, you can do it at this beautiful lake in the Sierra Nevada Mountains that straddles the border of Nevada and California. Make Lake Tahoe your playground for a week any time of the year! What activities top your list?
#usdestinations #ustraveloption #selfdrivevacations #roadtrip #laketahoe #sierranevadamountains #playgroundforaweek

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A bucket list item for many -- head to the Black Hills of South Dakota and check out Mt. Rushmore, Badlands National Park, Spearfish Canyon, and the wildlife at Custer State Park. You can experience it all in a week!
#usdestinations #ustraveloption #selfdrivevacations #roadtrip #blackhills #mtrushmore

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Ever dreamed of seeing the fall color in New England? You can fly into Boston and then do a self-drive vacation where you can stop at all the top leaf-peeping spots! Visit a maple syrup farm in Vermont, stay in an iconic Bed & Breakfast, venture into Acadia National Park in northern Maine, and be sure to partake in lots of lobster along the coast! You can also add on a few days in Boston to get your history fix and all that this exciting city has to offer. Where is your favorite place to see fall color?

Stay tuned this month as Scenic Connections highlights a variety of self-drive vacations right in your own back yard! ⁠

#usdestinations #ustraveloption #selfdrivevacations #roadtrip #newengland #fallcolor #acadianationalpark #lobster

Stopped for a family photo in one of the most beautiful spots in Grand Tetons National Park ... Jenny Lake! For a tasty treat in the park, be sure to check out the Blackberry Margarita and Signal Mountain of Nachos, both "must-haves" at Trapper Grill in Signal Mountain Lodge. Gotta try the “must-haves,” right? ⁠
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#usnationalparkexperiences #ustraveloption #margaritas #trappergrill #signalmountainlodge #signalmountainofnachos #blackberrymargarita #grandtetons ⁠

Have scooter? Will travel. Don’t let limited mobility slow you down! My family spent a week exploring the Grand Tetons, Yellowstone and Jackson Hole with scooter in tow!
#usnationalparkexperiences #ustraveloption #yellowstonenationalpark #grandtetonsnationalpark #jacksonholewy #limitedmobility #scoutspitfire #slowwalkers #wheelchairadventures

A welcome reprieve amid red rocks on steroids at Zion National Park! ⁠
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#usnationalparkexperiences #ustraveloption #zionnationalpark #redrocks #roadtrip

Bryce Canyon National Park may not get the kudos it deserves, but it tops my list of must-see’s when touring the ring of five national parks in Utah. Loved the Navajo Loop Trail… interesting, beautiful, and do-able!
#usnationalparkexperiences #ustraveloption #coolesthikeever #navajolooptrail #brycecanyon #hoodoocountry #nationalparks #hoodoos #roadtrip

It’s all about the lighting when red rocks are involved! Traveled through Monument Valley during the afternoon and looked back on it as the sun was setting.
#ustraveloption #redrocks #redrocksatsunset #monumentvalley #roadtrip

The only thing better than seeing Horseshoe Bend in Page, Ariz., is seeing it at sunset! Add this jewel onto a trip to the Grand Canyon or to a National Parks circle tour in Utah. You can even make it a combo tour and see Antelope Canyon, too!

#usnationalparkexperiences #ustraveloption #horseshoebend #pageariz #roadtrip #antelopecanyonarea #navajoland

Not too far from the Grand Canyon and certainly not to be missed is Antelope Canyon, one of several slot canyons in the area… such fun to explore and experience all the different colors!

#usnationalparkexperiences #ustraveloption #coolestcanyonever #antelopecanyon #slotcanyons #navajoland #mustbooktour #roadtrip

Adventure awaits in Sedona, Ariz.! Be sure and check out this gem of a city in the Southwest where red rocks reign and there is tons to do. Sedona is known as a haven for spiritual wellness, and it is also great for outdoor activities, spa vacations, and shopping. What you can’t miss, for sure, is a jeep tour over the red rocks!

#ustraveloption #adventureawaits #Sedona #roadtrip #redrocks #pinkjeeptours #spas #spiritualwellness #energyvortexes #hiking

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The best part of hiking the Grand Canyon is stopping for a break! The Bright Angel Trail didn’t disappoint. To make this visit a little “extra-special,” my daughter and I took the Grand Canyon Railway from Williams to the South Rim and stayed overnight in the park. It is one of the rail adventures I mention in an article I wrote for Vacation Agent magazine. https://www.travelpulse.com/articles/cruise/the-lure-of-the-rails.html

#usnationalparkexperiences #ustraveloption #grandcanyon #hikingthegrandcanyon #brightangeltrail #easytosocialdistance #goasfarasyoucan #grandcanyonrailway #stayinginsidethepart #railadventures #roadtrip

In honor of this week's reopening of Yellowstone National Park! Celebrating the U.S. this month with highlights from some of our beautiful National Parks and nearby areas of adventure! Road trip, anyone?
#usnationalparkexperiences #ustraveloption #bisonparade #yellowstone #bison #nationalparks #hotspot #roadtrip

Stay safe but never stop dreaming😴
#DreamNowTravelLater

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