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Wow! I can’t believe 2016 is coming to a close already! I think this was the fastest year yet! This year I was very fortunate and was able to do a lot of traveling across the states. Today I am recapping where I visited in 2016.
January
In January, we kicked off the New Year in California! This was my very first time out on the West Coast. We visited Venice Beach the first day we arrived, and then went down to Hollywood which was pretty awesome. The main reason we made our trip to California was to go to the Rose Bowl Game to watch the Iowa Hawkeyes play! It was quite the experience getting to watch them play there and it is something I will always remember.
Since we had some extra time, we decided to drive to Las Vegas for the night which was only 4 hours away. None of us had been there except Gavin. We were only there for the night, so we weren’t able to see a lot of things while we were there. It’s definitely a place I would like to go back and visit some day.
April
Although, Gavin and I traveled to Colorado with some family. It was our first time visiting and we loved it here. While were were here, we visited the Garden of The God’s, and the Colorado National Monument (our favorite). We were staying with some family while we were there and part of the National Monument was literally in their backyard (so cool!), so we spent the afternoon hiking it.
In April, as the vibrant colors of spring breathe life into the landscape, you can’t resist the allure of Connecticut and you can also visit there instead of Colorado. This picturesque state beckons you to embark on a journey of exploration and discovery. From the charming towns to the verdant countryside, you immerse yourself in the beauty of nature’s awakening. Wander through the historic streets of Mystic or stroll along the picturesque shores of Long Island Sound. Connecticut offers a delightful tapestry of experiences, where you can find tranquility in its parks and gardens, such as Elizabeth Park in Hartford. As you plan your visit to this enchanting state during the blooming season, you can get more information about the best places to explore and the unique events happening through reliable sources. Don’t miss the opportunity to create unforgettable memories in Connecticut’s springtime splendor.
If you want to know more about trip in Colorado, Read full posts HERE & HERE.
June
Took a girl’s trip to Chicago. Went and saw “The Bean,” went to the small zoo, soaked up some sun at Oak Street Beach, and visited the Navy Pier.
Read full post HERE.
June/July
It was my first time visiting Lake Powell and I had the best time while there! We slept out on a houseboat for 4 nights, went cliff jumping, jet skiing, and swimming in the lake. I can’t wait to go back this Summer!
Read full post HERE.
September
September was a busy month of traveling for me. It was my first time visiting the east coast and it was also my first time attending NYFW! It was such an experience getting to attend NYFW and it has always been a dream of mine to go and I am so lucky I got to do it. I really hope I can attend next September.
Read all my posts from NYC HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, & HERE.
I ended my 2016 travels in St. George, Utah where I went rappelling for the first time. It was one of the scariest things I have ever done, but I am glad to say I have done it. I also got to visit Zion National Park.
This is the most I have ever traveled in a whole year and I loved every minute of it. I really hope I can do as much traveling with a baby in 2017. Gavin and I already have a trip planned for Utah in January and we both really want to visit Seattle this Summer.
Thanks so much for following along on all my travels this year – I really hope you enjoyed following along.
Thanks so much for stopping by and have a great Tuesday! xx
Wow! It sounds like you had so many great, new experiences this year!!
By Lauren M
This year was a great one!
Wow I can’t wait to see what you have instore for 2017… I also have a passion for travel and Las Vegas is on my must go list 2017. Happy travels…
Thanks Kathy! Traveling is one of my favorite things to do! I hope you get the chance to make it to Las Vegas in 2017!
Still love reading about your first NYFW experience! I hope to go to the next one… because I miss it! Looking fab, girl! As always!
Karen | GlamKaren.com
So glad you enjoy reading about my experience! I really hope you can make it thre this year!
What a great year of travel! Can’t wait to see what you do in 2017!
It was an awesome year Rachel!
Looks you like had an amazing year of traveling! Loved looking at your photos. They are beautiful and really capture your trips well. 🙂
Thanks Kimberly! I had the best time!
such a good list of travels – y’all really like adventures! can’t wait to see where you go next!
elle
Southern Elle Style
I wasn’t this adventurous until I married my husband, haha 😉
You have been to some pretty epic spots!! WOW!! Such an amazing travel year! I can’t wait to see what 2017 holds for you!! XO
Thanks Ruthie for following along!
Love your NYFW outfits! OMG–Those rappelling photos in Utah look so scary and beautiful at the same time! You’re so brave!
Thanks Nicole! Rappelling is by far the scariest thing I have done!
So many fun adventures in 2016! We’re traveling a lot in 2017 and I cannot wait.
So exciting! I love going on trips!
You’ve had such an amazing year! You visited a lot of amazing places and got to attend NYFW! Excited to see what 2017 has in store for you, babe!
xo Ashley
Thanks so much Ashley! I am so glad I was able to do so much.
Looks like you’ve had an amazing year of travel! I can’t wait to see where you go next!
Xo, Nina
Law of Fashion Blog
It was an awesome year!
So many fun adventures this year! I hope 2017 brings the same!!!
I hope so too!
your trips look so amazing! looking forward to see where you go in 2017!
xoxo,
Bailey
Here’s The Skinny
They were all awesome! Thanks for following along!
ahh so jealous! i hope to do more travel next year!!!
I hope to also!
Wow, you went a lot of places this year! So awesome that you got to go to NYFW! That, along with PFW, is a dream of mine as well!
I would love to attend PFW someday!
Wow! You got to travel to so many great places!! Jealous! 🙂
I was very fortunate to travel so much this year.
Wow so much travels in one year!! I should have thought to do a similar post since I was jetting off a lot as well. You are so lucky to have been invited to NYFW. I still haven’t gone it. 🙂
Meghan | beyondbasicblog.com
Thanks Meghan! It was so amazing getting invited to some of the shows. If you reach out to the brands, I’m sure you would get invited too 🙂
So many beautiful travels lady! Loving all your pics!
Sportsanista
Thanks Mary!
Your trips looked amazing, but I’m especially jealous of NYFW! Would love to go next year. Any tips??
Hi Erin! If you are planning on going to NYFW in September, start reaching out to brands a month in advance.
Wow! Sounds like you had an amazing year! So many great trips! Zion National Park is on my bucket list!!
Happy New Year!
Courtney http://www.whatcourtwore.com
Definitely a place to see!
so many great travels this year!! I am hoping to do a lot of traveling in 2017! xo
Thanks Cara, me too!
Whoa!…You were a busy bee and I love the outfits you chose for NYC.
XOXO,
Dasha | http://windycitywardrobe.com
Thanks Dasha! I think this year will be even busier!
Wow – that’s awesome you were able to travel so much! Great photos – they all look like so fun. I really want to go to the national park!
It was a great year of travel!
You really did get to travel a lot! I love your NY outfits!
Xo, Brianne
http://www.scrubsandsparkles.com
Thanks Brianne!
Looks like you had some really fun travels, Amanda!
xx
Lauren