1: brave enough to bloom with the courage to grow anywhere 2: symbol of travel and wanderlust 3: wild and free.
My name is Janessa & I am on a Journey to inspire your next unique stay, outdoor play or road trip day(s)! I feature travel experiences with kids, family and friends by connecting you to road trip itineraries, experiences and outdoor adventures from near and far by bringing you pieces of heaven on earth. My adventures feature places in the Midwest & beyond!
wild·flow·er
/ˈwīldˌflou(ə)r/
The Traveling Wildflowerr
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I grew up in a small town in the Midwest with family all over the world. Early on, I was bitten by the travel bug after staying in the Philippines for a few months. I went to school to earn two Master's degrees as a teacher and social worker, but still could not deny my love of art, photography and traveling.
Currently, I work in an environmental learning school, but still practice the art of being alive through solo, family travel adventures and blogging my experiences.
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I'm Janessa,
let's go on a journey!
When you think of Vermont, what comes to mind? Most likely, the famous New England fall colors that cover the entire state. Vermont is known as the Green Mountain State, and is famous for it’s ski resorts, maple syrup, Mount Mansfield and Green Mountain National Forest. We had to pleasure of exploring Vermont in the […]
This summer we decided to take a camping national parks road trip out west passing through Yellowstone National Park, Olympic National Park, Canyonlands National Park and Arches National Park. What we didn’t prepare ourselves for is the amazing highlights of our road trip we discovered in between! This article shares highlights from our 10 day […]
This April I took my partner to the North Shore of Minnesota for the very first time. We were excited, being it was both of our first times staying at the Bluefin Bay resort along Lake Superior in Tofte, MN. We had only a weekend, so I was faced with the question: What are the […]
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If we lived in a world of Octobers, how magical would life be? Unfortunately, fall time is usually short & sweet, with peak colors in one area lasting about 2 weeks. In Minnesota, the most magical time of the year can be considered fall. We love when all the Minnesota forests are painted shades of […]
This April I took my partner to the North Shore of Minnesota for the very first time. We were excited, being it was both of our first times staying at the Bluefin Bay resort along Lake Superior in Tofte, MN. We had only a weekend, so I was faced with the question: What are the […]
We love visiting Lake Superior’s North Shore in MN anytime of year. Eight years ago,we took our first road trip along Highway 61 & we never looked back! Eight years later, we have made some of the most unforgettable memories here. My children have been raised along the North Shore- and I wouldn’t change a […]
Travel the North Shore of MN
This summer we decided to take a camping national parks road trip out west passing through Yellowstone National Park, Olympic National Park, Canyonlands National Park and Arches National Park. What we didn’t prepare ourselves for is the amazing highlights of our road trip we discovered in between! This article shares highlights from our 10 day […]
We love visiting Lake Superior’s North Shore in MN anytime of year. Eight years ago,we took our first road trip along Highway 61 & we never looked back! Eight years later, we have made some of the most unforgettable memories here. My children have been raised along the North Shore- and I wouldn’t change a […]
Carmel by the Sea is a picturesque town located on the Monetary Peninsula in central California. If you are planning a California road trip, make sure to plans some adventures near Carmel by the Sea! Known for it’s turquoise blue waters, fairy tale cottages and scenic bluffs, like the Big Sur bridge. Add these iconic […]
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Shipwreck
A collection of Poetry
written during my travels
Shipwreck is a poetry collection written during my travels across the country that spotlights the moments where growth was pain and is separated into three parts: The caterpillar, the chrysalis and the butterfly. Shipwreck spotlights body dysmorphia, toxic relationships, loss of identity, mental health, grief, resiliency, healing and finding yourself again to take your power back.
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Travel Planner & Diary
dream. plan. budget. reflect. all in one!
It's time for you to bring your adventures to life. This guided journal has 4 parts: Past travel reflections, bucket list destinations, budgeting & itinerary section and journaling. I designed this journal to accompany you during your travels and help you to connect your outside experiences with your internal feelings. This journal is a place for you to reflect, dream, plan and record memories of a life well lived. Now go & satisfy your wanderlust!
