Destinations Beyond Expectations Stevie G.

Many people travel to North Carolina's beaches each year, but in the western part of the Tar Heel State visitors can discover beautiful mountain views and endless outdoor adventures! Joining Stevie to talk about some of the great things to experience in western North Carolina is Breanna from the Golden Hour Adventurer blog. 

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Published on 3/29/24
 
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0:00 - Intro
2:22 - What About Western North Carolina Makes it a Special Place to Visit?
3:20 - Grandfather Mountain and Mount Mitchell
5:50 - Waterfalls to Hike to in North Carolina
8:42 - Exploring Great Smoky Mountains National Park
13:09 - Taking a Scenic Drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway
15:41 - Visiting the Biltmore Estate
19:56 - Stay Connected with Golden Hour Adventurer
23:04 - The Golden Hour Adventurer is a Student of Travel

 
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13 Amazing Things to do in Western North Carolina

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From music history to outdoor adventures to one-of-a-kind museums, Seattle has a lot to offer for visitors. Joining DBE to talk about the touristy, outdoorsy & quirky things to see in Seattle is Scott Shetler AKA the Quirky Travel Guy.

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Published on 3/22/24
 
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0:00 - Intro
1:47 - What the Seattle Weather is Like Throughout the Year
2:46 - The Famous Pike Place Fish Market
5:04 - The Space Needle
7:04 - Seeing Seattle by Water on a Harbor Cruise
8:52 - The Washington Park Arboretum and Japanese Garden
10:36 - The Gum Wall
12:24 - The Museum of Pop Culture
13:31 - Music History in Seattle
14:31 - More Top Seattle Recommendations
16:19 - Stay Connected with The Quirky Travel Guy
18:28 - Scott Shetler is a Student of Travel

 
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One Day in Seattle: Three Awesome Itineraries For a Day Trip (From a Local)

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Each year during the winter in Yosemite National Park, a stunning natural effect dubbed the Yosemite Firefall takes place. Joining DBE to talk about the Yosemite Firefall and how visitors can see it in person is Jeanine Romo from Le Wild Explorer.

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Published on 3/15/24
 
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0:00 - Intro
2:13 - What the Yosemite Firefall Phenomenon Actually is
3:13 - What Time of Year the Firefall Takes Place and More About the Effect
5:30 - Where Horsetail Falls is in Yosemite
6:42 - Packing Tips for Yosemite During Firefall Season
8:48 - Permit Needed to See the Firefall
12:00 - Lodging Available that's not too Far from Horsetail Falls
15:51 - Other Top Things to do in Yosemite During the Wintertime
19:24 - Stay Connected with Le Wild Explorer
22:11 - Jeanine Romo is a Student of Travel

 
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Yosemite Firefall | Your Horsetail Falls Guide

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Situated on Costa Rica's Pacific Coast, Manuel Antonio National Park is a natural treasure. Joining the show to talk about Manuel Antonio National Park is Samantha from Mytanfeet, an amazing blog about traveling in Costa Rica. 

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Published on 3/1/24
 
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0:00 - Intro
2:12 - Where Manuel Antonio National Park is Located and What it's Known For
2:42 - Important Things to Know when Entering Manuel Antonio National Park
4:15 - Parking Near Manuel Antonio National Park
5:45 - Important Things to Consider Bringing with you to the Park
7:43 - Incredible Wildlife You Might See in Manuel Antonio National Park
9:18 - The Value of Having a Guide in Manuel Antonio
12:56 - The Main Trails and Other Trails Within the Park
15:16 - How Much Time to Plan for Manuel Antonio National Park
15:59 - Stay Connected with Mytanfeet
21:44 - Samantha from Mytanfeet is a Student of Travel

 
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The Complete Guide to Manuel Antonio National Park

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Boasting 131 named lakes, roughly 2 dozen active glaciers and over 700 miles of hiking trails, Glacier National Park is a truly amazing place that draws nearly 3 million visitors a year. Joining DBE to talk about Glacier National Park is friend of the show Janice Moskoff from Gather + Go Travel.

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Published on 2/9/24
 
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0:00 - Intro
2:51 - Why Janice Highlighted Tips for Visiting Glacier National Park
4:30 - Glacier National Park's Location and Unique Landscape
6:31 - Visiting Glacier National Park Throughout the Year
11:29 - Lodging in Glacier National Park
17:07 - Driving the Going-to-the-Sun Road
23:18 - Hikes in Glacier National Park
31:00 - Getting Out on the Water in Glacier National Park
34:16 - Combo Options with Glacier National Park
38:29 - Stay Connected with Gather + Go Travel
 
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How to Plan a Glacier National Park Trip: 17 Essential TipsExplore More Glacier National Park Articles from Gather + Go Travel
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Today we're heading south - technically the furthest south that you can find yourself within the continental United States - we're going to Key West! Lana Sitler from Adventures by Lana joins the show to talk about some top things to do when visiting Key West.

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Published on 2/2/23
 
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0:00 - Intro
2:19 - Where Key West is and how to get There
4:05 - Why You Should Try Key Lime Pie in Key West
5:54 - What Dry Tortugas National Park is and how to get There
7:46 - The Significance of Duval Street and the Duval Crawl
9:16 - Taking a Sunset Cruise in Key West can be a Great Experience
10:16 - Smathers Beach
11:38 - The Southernmost Point in the Continental US
13:18 - Make Sure You Get Out on the Water in Key West
14:08 - Stay Connected with Adventures by Lana
15:42 - Lana Sitler is a Student of Travel
 
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25 EPIC Things You Need To Do In Key West, Florida

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