Today is Earth Day and I did not want to miss on celebrating the wonderful planet we are lucky to inhabit. This might come as a shock to those who’ve known me for a while, as I was never an outdoorsy person (yes, I know I have made that clear in the past). And just like many things changed with the pandemic, so did some of my habits: I still appreciate the great indoors, but I have developed a newfound appreciation for the world outside.
I am lucky to be with a person who challenges my self-imposed limits and constantly exposes me to new places and experiences. Many of the breathtaking places that I have been lucky enough to visit, have been a consequence of his ideas. Last year, we went together to the places that inspired this post, as they felt a little bit like Heaven, and I would like to share them with you as well.
Yellowstone National Park
By far, this has been the most awe-inspiring natural destinations I have ever been to. Yellowstone spreads into three states (Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho), so you can imagine how vast and diverse its landscape is. Due to its dimensions, we decided to drive through it by car, which allowed us to visit many of its most famous views in a short amount of time – and see many animals as well!
Although Old Faithful is one of the most famous sights of the park, my favorite was the Grand Prismatic. This geyser has the most magical colors, and the path to get there is simply stunning. I always say that being there felt like being in a different planet, and even that could be an understatement. Therefore, I highly recommend everyone makes this trip at least once in a lifetime: it will be worth your while.
Grand Teton National Park
We drove to Grand Teton from Idaho Falls, in what started as a gloomy day. We were lucky to be with locals who knew were to stop to get the best sights despite the rain. Fortunately, the sky cleared out a couple hours later, allowing us to appreciate majestic mountains and an endless green carpet. I also liked Jackson, a town nearby that is famous for its ski resorts, main square, and art.
Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe is located at the Sierra Nevada Mountains, straddling the borders of California and Nevada. Although I had seen many pictures, I was still amazed by the beauty of this lake. The turquoise-colored water was glacial, but swimming there made me feel more alive. The time spent there was not enough, and I certainly hope to experience it in other seasons as well.
Big Sur
Big Sur is a region in California between Carmel and San Simeon. For this segment of our trip, we rented a convertible, driving from Monterrey – Carmel-by-the-sea to Los Angeles. This car allowed us to experience Big Sur’s changing conditions, its sun and heat, and its fog and chill. Additionally, it gave us mesmerizing views of the Pacific Ocean, its cliffs, and its coastline. Along the way, we stopped by two restaurants I still think about: Big Sur Bakery on the road, and Stationaery at Carmel-by-the-Sea (an unbelievably pretty town).
Are these places already in your bucket list? Do you want to know more about planning your trip? Leave me a comment below!
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