My fiancé, dog, and I have been working remotely living in different states and have visited more than 20 National Parks in the past year!!
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My dream national park is Glacier National Park because it captures everything we love about the outdoors. The glacier lake hikes offer stunning, crystal-clear waters that reflect towering peaks, creating a magical atmosphere. The mountain views are breathtaking, with snow-capped ranges stretching endlessly. For wildlife enthusiasts like us, Glacier is a paradise, teeming with grizzlies, mountain goats, and elk, making every hike an unforgettable adventure.
What has been your favorite adventure experience?This past year has been an the biggest and best adventure I have ever experienced. I left my teaching job, sold my GA condo, and hit the road with my fiancé in August 2023. We have stayed in 28 different cities, visited 18 states, and explored 23 National Parks/Monuments. Our love for adventure, hiking, and nature has guided us through this journey. I’m so proud of everything we’ve been able to accomplish in just one year and beyond grateful we were able to experience an adventure of a lifetime.
What would you do with $10,000?We got engaged on our adventure on Baker Beach in San Francisco, California with the Golden Gate Bridge as our background. Then, we just bought a house 10 minutes from the beach in Florida. Plus, we are planning our wedding in St. Pete Beach, Florida, so we would use the $10,000 to help with all of these big life moments and of course, for our honeymoon!!
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