Erika Bisbocci
Erika is an avid traveler and explorer of over ninety countries on six different continents. Since 2011, she has spent time studying Arabic in the Middle East, teaching English in Namibia and working as a flight attendant for a major US airline. When not traveling overseas, she loves exploring her own backyard in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.
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Exploring the Cascade Lakes Highway in Oregon
When it comes to natural splendor, Central Oregon is a land of plenty. It features everything an outdoor adventurer could dream of: verdant forests, towering snow-capped mountains, arid desert, and ancient lava flows. Amongst all its alpine beauty and high desert magic, I sometimes forget that the area is a mecca for water sports as well. But Central Oregon’s lakes and rivers are not merely an afterthought. In fact, the Cascade Lakes—a necklace of sparkling pools along the eastern edge of Central Oregon’s Cascade Mountains—are some of the state’s most…
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Visiting the Coastal Sand Dunes in Oregon
The wind-sculpted Oregon dunes are among the most alluring features of the central Oregon coast. Formed over the course of millennia and ever expanding, they comprise one of the largest tracts of temperate coastal sand dunes in the world. Along a 50 mile stretch of Highway 101 between Coos Bay and Florence, the shifting sand mountains harbor a unique ecosystem. They conceals coastal lakes, marshes, rivers and spruce forests. At the heart of this sandy wonderland, lies the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. Whether you’re looking for peaceful solitude or…
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Things to Do on a Sedona Weekend Trip
Sedona’s seductive landscape has long attracted healers and psychics. Many spiritualists allege that the area contains vortexes that swirl with energy and hold restorative power. And as a result, the town overflows with crystal shops, hypnosis centers, and psychic studios. But it isn’t only the mystics and healers that are lured by Sedona’s magnetism. The town’s setting amidst vegetation-carpeted cliffs is a nature-lover’s dream. Nestled within this backdrop are tourist attractions that bewitch even the most die-hard New Age skeptics. In recent years, outdoorsy adventurers have been drawn to Sedona for…
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National Parks and Monuments in Washington State
Washington’s national parks and monuments boast jewel-like islands, misty forests, soaring mountains, arid scablands, and flat featureless desert. They cover roughly a quarter of the state’s total area and encompass many of its different ecosystems. Yet despite its geographical diversity, Washington State remains best known for its emerald-carpeted forests, its mountain-clad topography, and its heavy rainfall. And, to some extent, it isn’t difficult to see why. After all, the western portion of Washington houses more than three quarters of the state’s population and attracts a large majority of its tourists.…
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7 Awesome Things to Do in Joshua Tree National Park
Joshua Tree National Park is one of Southern California’s most enticing outdoor destinations. Famed for its namesake trees that resemble props in a Dr Seuss story, the national park attracts rock climbers, hikers, solitude-seekers, and influencer-wannabes. It is one of the West Coast’s premier desert playgrounds—filled with jaw-dropping vistas, palm-sheltered oases, and grippy rock perfect for scrambling. Yet despite its proximity to Los Angeles and its hoards of yearly visitors, Joshua Tree is a quiet and peaceful retreat from the stresses of urban America. With its clear night skies and…
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Unforgettable Glacier National Park Day Trip Itinerary
Glacier National Park in Montana boasts some of the most pristine and dramatic landscapes in the United States. Famed for its 700+ miles of hiking trails and its awe-inspiring alpine vistas, the national park is an example of unspoiled wilderness at its finest. The park’s untouched landscapes remain authentically wild. They feature glacier-ripped valleys laced with plunging waterfalls and snowcapped pinnacles sheltering glassy turquoise lakes. Grizzly bears and moose roam the park in abundance. In summer, alpine meadows erupt in a blaze of colorful wildflowers. With more things to do…
