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Scenic Sedona 🧡 I could hike here for days. Three

Scenic Sedona 🧡 I could hike here for days.

Three hikes pictured:
1️⃣ Steamboat Rock
2️⃣ Sugarloaf Mountain
3️⃣ Devil’s Bridge

Have you been?
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#sedona #sedonahikes #arizonahikes #redrockcountry #womenwhohike

🤩 Experience the beauty of nearly 150 live orchids

🤩 Experience the beauty of nearly 150 live orchids at the National Museum of African American History and Culture! “More than a Flower: The Connective Power of Orchids” runs through April 26, 2026, and showcases orchids from Smithsonian Gardens and the U.S. Botanic Garden collections.

You’ll even find orchids named after cultural icons, and interactive displays let you learn how to care for your own orchids. This exhibit blends nature, history, and storytelling, offering moments of reflection alongside the beauty of the blooms.

📅 Museum hours: Tue–Sun 10 AM–5:30 PM, Mon 12–5:30 PM 🎟️ Free timed-entry passes are required and available 30 days in advance. Same-day passes are released daily.

📍@nmaahc | 1400 Constitution Ave NW, DC
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#thingstododc #SmithsonianExhibit #NMAAHC #OrchidLovers #SpringInDC

My camera roll sure did fill up so fast after visi

My camera roll sure did fill up so fast after visiting Dumbarton Oaks 🌿📱🌷

It feels like everything is fully blooming right now!! This was filmed on 4/07 and it felt like peak spring in DC. I went in thinking the wisteria would steal the show, but there were so many other flowers (and quiet corners) that I loved even more.

Quick heads up: the main area of wisteria is roped off this year, so no walking under it for pictures!

📍Georgetown, Washington, DC
🎟️ Garden tickets are required + sell out quickly (especially weekends), so definitely book in advance
⏰ Open 2–6pm, Tuesday–Sunday
💻 No on-site ticket sales

Originally designed in the early 1900s by landscape architect Beatrix Farrand, these gardens were created as a private estate and still feel like a hidden oasis in the city.

if you’re looking for a peaceful escape in the city, this place is so worth it ☀️
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#dumbartonoaks #washingtondc #dcgardens #georgetowndc #springindc

➡️ Comment “link” and I’ll send you all the detail

➡️ Comment “link” and I’ll send you all the details for our Slovenia group trip 🇸🇮 June 17–23, 2026

Fairytale lakes, charming cities, wine country, and unreal scenery—this is your sign to book the trip ✈️

Join me (@emilygoesplaces) + Charlotte (@yourpalcharlotte) for 7 unforgettable days in Slovenia. It’s all planned, so just book your flight and show up ready for a good time. Plus, maybe their will be karaoke 😉

Booking closes April 28… so don’t wait 🤍 Please reach out with questions!
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#Slovenia #GroupTravel #GroupTrip #TravelEurope #EuroSummer

Happy 21st @nationals 🧁⚾️🌭 Nothing says spring in

Happy 21st @nationals 🧁⚾️🌭 Nothing says spring in DC like a day at the ballpark.
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#nationals #mlb #springindc #thingstododc #baseballseason

Back at Burnside Farms 🌷 one of my favorite spring

Back at Burnside Farms 🌷 one of my favorite spring traditions since 2019. It was a foggy morning, but the colors still did their thing 💐

Catch the Festival of Spring before it ends April 19th—don’t miss it 🗓️
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#burnsidefarms #virginiablooms #visitvirginia #tulipfields #dmvthingstodo

Your weekend plans might need to change… bluebells

Your weekend plans might need to change… bluebells are peaking in Virginia right now 💙

This is your sign to go see the Virginia bluebells in bloom & go on a beautiful hike while you’re at it. Walking through a forest covered in bluebells feels like stepping into a dream. I promise photos don’t do it justice.

When I visited Bull Run Regional Park on 4/02, it was peaceful, uncrowded, and magical.

If you go, please help protect the flowers:
• Stay on marked trails
• Do not pick or damage bluebells
• Avoid stepping on flowers
• Keep noise levels low
• Leave no trace

⚠️ Travel tip: With the holiday weekend and warm weather, expect crowds, traffic, and limited parking at popular parks.

📍Best places to see bluebells in Virginia:
• Bull Run Regional Park (Centreville)
• Shenandoah River State Park
• Riverbend Park (Great Falls)
• Manassas National Battlefield Park
• Balls Bluff (Leesburg)
• Merrimac Farm (Nokesville)
• Monocacy National Battlefield
• + more across Northern Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley

Happy hiking 🥾
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#VirginiaBluebells #VirginiaHikes #SpringInVirginia #VisitVirginia #Bluebells

15 parks down ⚾ Philly was a win (literally 😏). It

15 parks down ⚾ Philly was a win (literally 😏). It was so fun seeing the @nationals take on the @phillies on the road for once!

P.S. Park number 16 is coming this month… any guesses where I’m headed next? 👀

While in Philly, we stayed at @CourtyardMarriottNavyYard, which made game day so easy—walkable to the stadium (no parking stress) and great amenities like The Bistro for pre- or post-game bites, plus a fitness center. Huge thanks to them for hosting my friend & me, and for the ⚾️ tickets!

Are you planning to catch any baseball games this year?
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#philadelphiahotels #discoverphl #MLBballparks #visitphilly #MLBbaseball

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