April Top 10 #theusiscooltoo

I can't believe it's May y'all! April seriously flew by. I kicked off the month with a quick trip to Indianapolis for Upland Brewing Company's annual Sour Wild Funk Fest. My friend Cara and I did some serious brunching as well while in the Circle City. Check it out.

Over Little 500 weekend, Ryan and I played tour guide in Bloomington for my friends Kristin and Scott of the blog Camels and Chocolate. We had the best time brunching, mushroom hunting, and beer drinking with them in town. If you love a good college town getaway, check out her guide to Bloomington, Indiana.  

At the end of the month, I went down south for a girls weekend in Birmingham, Alabama with my mom and sister. Birmingham is one of the culinary meccas of the South so we had a blast eating our way around town. I'll be sharing more from that trip in coming posts so stay tuned.

Speaking of mom... Give her what she really wants - a chance to spend time with you on a trip she doesn't have to plan! I booked a trip with Pack Up & Go for my mom back in January for her birthday and we had a ball. They planned and booked everything for us; all we had to do was show up at the airport. Check out my full review here. 

April's #theusiscooltoo photos did not disappoint! I continue to be blown away by the gorgeous photos y'all are sharing and all of the places I still need to visit. Check out my top 10 photos for the month of April. 

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Cathedral Rock Trail is a beautiful hike that starts in a gentle prairie setting, then meanders along the path of a babbling river before becoming more intense. . The trail is popular for hikers and mountain bikers alike and gains 608 feet in altitude in less than 1 mile. About halfway along the path, you’ll come to the center of the saddle, where a near vertical climb is required to see the continuation of this spectacular trail. . It’s no wonder this spot is one of the most photographed in Arizona!

A post shared by Kelly | Travel Photography (@forever_orbiting) on Apr 30, 2018 at 5:43pm PDT

The last few days have definitely been pretty GRAND!! @grandcanyonnps

A post shared by Melanie, Babe & A #RollingHome (@lifessweetjourney) on Apr 28, 2018 at 5:23pm PDT

Enjoying the last few days in the pretty, pretty USA . . . . This is Tahoe. It’s absolutely gorgeous and everyone knows it. Roll in late and enjoy the sunset over the water, crossing your fingers for snowy peaks in the background. There’s plenty of camping in national forests around town, so no need to find that grandma’s second cousin who owns a house there. But if you do, why not hit em up and stay awhile #eastwardbounds . . . . #california #nevada #hikecalifornia #tahoe #theusiscooltoo #travelamerica #roadtrip #backpacking #snowypeaks #lakeviews #northerncalifornia #californialiving #mytinyatlas #passionpassport #letswander #welivetoexplore #seetheworld #natgeotravelpic #lonelyplanet #lifewelltravelled #widenyourworld #flashesofdelight #visualsoflife #cntraveler #finditliveit

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remembering this heavenly spot we stumbled upon during our beautiful coast-bound drive in Oregon last August 😍🌎😌 #earthday #lovetheearth #adventuring #theusiscooltoo

A post shared by homeseed paper | kristen dake (@homeseedpaper) on Apr 22, 2018 at 10:36am PDT

PHOTO TIP: Take the Photo Anyway What do you do when you travel thousands of miles to photograph a location - but the air is filled with smoke…? Take the photo anyway! #glaciernationalpark #GlacierNPS #nationalparkservice #goparks

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I’ve found my dream house and SURPRISE it’s in Smyrna, Delaware (not to be confused with the Atlanta suburb). I’m in the central part of the state exploring @villagesde, including this one. Maybe I’ve been watching too much @hgtv, but I’m suddenly feeling the pull to settle down... 🏠 #quaintde #spon

A post shared by Caroline (in the City) Eubanks (@cairinthecity) on Apr 11, 2018 at 6:17pm PDT

When you sleep in your van next the Golden Gate Bridge and you think you’re so cool because you’re going to get a great photo at sunrise....#rookiemistakes 🤦‍♀️💙 #sanfrancisco #goldengatebridge #adventuretime #california #californiaroadtrip #beautifuldestinations #campervanlife #discoverearth #exploretocreate #exploretheworld #fernweh #gosomewherenew #hereandnow #instatravel #lovetheworld #openmyworld #travel #travelphotography #wanderlust #lonelyplanet #femaletravelbloggers #roadtrippin #theusiscooltoo #thewildperhaps #gypsysoul #nomadlife #travelblogger

A post shared by Lyndsay Cox (@thewildperhaps) on Apr 8, 2018 at 7:35pm PDT

Thank you, @timehop, for reminding me how much fun Hobbes had exactly one year ago today at @tjmonticello. All smiles at the home of Mr. Jefferson. Charlottesville is one of my favorite cities to visit for food, wine, and history. . . . . #wanderingroad #travelmore #adventuremore #localadventurer #theusiscooltoo #wheretofindme #frenchiesofinstagram #frenchbulldog #dogstagram #frenchbulldogoftheday #frenchbulldogclub #dogstagram #cville #charlottesville #monticello #instablogger #iamatraveler #virginiaisforlovers #loveVA

A post shared by Sarah @ Wandering Road Blog (@roadwanderblog) on Apr 8, 2018 at 12:57pm PDT

Throwback Thursday to our Big Bend Trip. We had the most fun hiking, eating, staying at Air BnB’s, and experiencing new things. If you haven’t read about our adventures please be sure to check out our blog! #tbt #bigbend #chihuahuandesert #chisos #mountains #pricklypear #cactus #westtexas #nps #explore #adventure #gooutside #roadtrip #theusiscooltoo #hikingtexas #hiking #bluesky #travel #travelblogger #blogger #instagood #earthpix #neverstopexploring #hikinglife #hikingadventures #hikingvibes #getoutstayout #doyoutravel

A post shared by Adventures with Eric (@adventureswitheric) on Apr 5, 2018 at 9:04am PDT

“Here in North Square lived Paul Revere and his wife Rachel Revere for whom this overlook is named.” . Tomorrow, tomorrow, TOMORROW! 😬🎉 Not much longer until I’m back in this history-saturated city (and chowing down on some fresh seafood)! What would you like to see while I’m in Boston? Lemme know in the comments! 👇🏼

A post shared by Jennifer | Wading in Big Shoes (@jenniferhbowman) on Apr 13, 2018 at 10:45am PDT

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