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Day Trip to Charleston, West Virginia
When I first moved to the Tri-State area of Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia, I was eager to explore West Virginia, and no, not just...
Amber Bonvillain
Mar 52 min read


Best Things to do in Ashland, Kentucky
For the past four months I had the opportunity to live in Ashland, Kentucky. While my wonderful husband was working hard I seized every...
Amber Bonvillain
Feb 92 min read


Hidden Gems in Cocodrie, Louisiana
I spent the last week visiting my parents at their camp in Cocodrie, LA. Although I've been to Cocodrie countless times, this visit I...
Amber Bonvillain
Jan 272 min read


Things to Pack for a Trip to Alaska
Alaska isn't the type of place you should visit on a whim, especially during the winter. With bone-chilling lows of -40 degrees and...
Amber Bonvillain
Jan 212 min read


Things to do in Denali National Park and Preserve
Dare to explore North Americas tallest peak? I'm not that brave, however, there are plenty of things to do around the park and in the...
Amber Bonvillain
Jan 142 min read


Things to do in Anchorage, Alaska
I've been to Anchorage a few times when I lived in Alaska. Once in the summer when the sun didn't set until almost midnight, and there...
Amber Bonvillain
Jan 102 min read


Weekend Trip to Seward, Alaska
Last year, my husband and I took our babymoon trip to the breathtaking town of Seward, Alaska. It made me wonder why I hadn't visited...
Amber Bonvillain
Jan 93 min read


The Best Hiking Trails in Fairbanks, Alaska.
I lived in Fairbanks for about four years. It was rough and I honestly hated it at times. The winters were brutal, but the summers were...
Amber Bonvillain
Jan 82 min read


Things to do in Fairbanks, Alaska
I lived in small town called North Pole near Fairbanks, AK for nearly 4 years, and no I'm not kidding at all. I literally lived in a...
Amber Bonvillain
Jan 63 min read
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