Travel: Lake Powell and Horseshoe Bend

 

Have you ever been to Lake Powell or Horseshoe Bend? Well if you are ever in Arizona or Utah, you need to go! This is Jon and I’s favorite trip since being married. There are so many things to do here.

{Why Lake Powell & Horseshoe Bend Are Worth The Visit}

1. The views are beautiful! Anywhere you end up in the campsite, you have a view of the lake and the beautiful, huge rocks, backing it.
2. The campsite is really nice. We stayed at Wahweap Campground. You don’t have to rough it here, if thats not your style. You can stay at the resort, camp in a trailer or RV, or camp in a tent. There are bathrooms nearby and you can even shower there. It is a very clean campsite.
3. Horseshoe Bend is unique and close by. We went at sunset which was amazing, but it might be worth getting up to go at sunrise!
4. There are so many different things to do! You can paddle board, jet ski, rent a house boat, swim, kayak, and more. Of course, there is Horseshoe Bend to visit also.
5. The weather is awesome. We had hot sunny days which were perfect since we were in the water. And at night, there were distant thunder and lightning storms. 

{Tips For Camping At Lake Powell}

1. Bring your own firewood. There is not a lot of wood lying around so you should definitely bring your own for a camp fire. All we could scrounge up were a few twigs.
2. Bring a camera…everywhere! The whole area is beautiful.
3. Bring a waterproof camera! I don’t have one and am so bummed I didn’t have it on our trip. The most exciting, unique, and picturesque part of our trip was when we were paddle boarding, so I did not get one picture of it!
4. Bring something to create some shade. There are trees and bushes, but around the campsites, they do not provide any shade. And it gets really hot there!
5. Watch out for red ants! We had a little hill in our campsite and Jon got bit on his foot. His foot really hurt afterwards. We saw some at the beach too.
6. Visit in September. This is a safe month to go because it is still really hot and sunny, but not horribly hot. We heard that the heat is unbearable in the summer months.
7. Visit Antelope Canyon. We didn’t get a chance due to time restraints, but we have heard it is amazing. So if you are already planning a trip here, make sure to fit that in. And don’t forget that you have to schedule a tour, so book it in advance! It fills up quickly.

Scroll through my pictures to find out why you should visit too!

 

Are you visiting AZ anytime soon? You should make time for these trips also!

Beaver Creek – Mohave Lake – The White Mountains – Lockett Meadow

Travel: Kansas City

 

I recently was in Kansas City for a dear friend’s wedding. It was a beautiful wedding and such a blessing to catch up with some great friends that I had not seen in a long time. Jon and I took time to explore the city for a few extra days afterward, and I loved it. I am not a fan of big cities, but Kansas City had a charm to it, and was not crowded at all. And how can you resist all the brick buildings! It really is a friendly and fun city to visit.

If you can make it to Kansas City sometime, here are some places you should make sure to explore:

The Kansas City Library. I did not even go inside, but the giant books on the outside make it the best library I have been to.

Joe’s Kansas City BBQ. This use to be known as Oklahoma Joe’s. Kansas City is known for good BBQ, and although there is always a line, this place is worth the wait.

The West Bottoms. This basically looks like a couple blocks of abandoned buildings. But there are some antique shops throughout. It is the best place to take pictures of brick buildings and unique doors.

The Plaza. Its a great place to shop, eat, and drink coffee. And it has a beautiful fountain.

Antique Shops. Just drive around Kansas City and stop in any antique shop. I explored a three-story one and would have taken some goodies home if I did not have to stuff them into a suitcase.

The Farmer’s Market. Sadly, we did not make it, but I hear they have a great one downtown.

Union Station. It is a quick and picturesque stop.

WWI Memorial & Museum. The memorial is beautiful and huge. We didn’t make it to the museum, but our friends did and said it was very educational.

Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. This is free museum with a beautiful lawn. It is famous for its giant birdies.

Frozen Custard. You can get this in several different places, but make sure you have some. It is amazing!

Here are some photos!

{chandelier at the wedding}

{best date a girl could ask for}

{I love and miss these girls}

{mmmm…coffee}

{catching up with dear Anna}

{Union Station}

{exploring together}

{WWI Memorial}

{enhancing the fountain}

{Kansas City BBQ}

{long & hot wait}

{yummy BBQ sauces}

{we finally got our food}

{West Bottoms}

{together forever}

{tourist}

{love the views}

{the library}

{Nelson-Atkins Museum}

{the giant birdie}

{can you find him?}

{quite the resemblance}

{peaceful plaza}

Travel: Montana

This summer my husband and I spent a week in Montana with his family. We’ve been together for almost four years now, and all I have heard about is how fun and beautiful Seeley Lake, MT is. I finally made it up there, and he was right!

I learned that exploring a different lifestyle is refreshing, interesting, and causes me to be thankful

I learned that God’s creation is amazing, from the little details to the big ones

I learned that it is always a good and healthy idea to spend more time outside

I learned that it is wise and exciting to try new things

Here is a little taste of that different lifestyle, beauty, time outside, and trying new things…

{wildflowers are everywhere}

{view of the barn}

{just a baby}

{all I want}

{paddle boarding}

{dirt}

{worth the visit}

{Blackfoot River}

{sunset at the pond}

{learning about machines}

{I milked the cow}

{lily pads & flowers}

{Morrell Falls}