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Tonya Denmark

Are you ready for Fall road trips?

Published about 2 months agoย โ€ขย 1 min read

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Hey Reader, welcome to this week's dispatch โ€” a few honest updates from the road, a personal favorite or two, and one great deal I think you'll appreciate.

๐Ÿ“ฐ Updated on the Blog

Fall in Michigan: 7 Scenic Drives

If you think that you have to go to Vermont for fall colors, you're missing out. I grew up in Michigan but never appreciated fall until I moved away. Don't sleep on these scenic drives.

๐Ÿ“ Where I Am

I'm Packing!

I'm on my way to Mooresville, NC for a weekend "Chill vs. Thrill" getaway, and then I'm heading to Ann Arbor for a multi-generational trip with my mom and daughter.

๐Ÿ“– What I'm Reading

Currently on my nightstand

I'm in the middle of this, and I'm enjoying it more than I thought I would. It's about Patsy Jefferson. It is from her POV and covers the post-revolution period, her time in France during the revolution, and, currently, her time under her father's presidency.

๐Ÿ’– What I Love

My current travel obsession

I upgraded my camera gear to include an Osmo Pocket camera. I'm obsessed with the ability to create time-lapses and the gimbal's ease. I'll be using it on my upcoming trips!

That's the roundup for this week. As always, thank you for reading and trusting me with your inbox โ€” I don't take it for granted.

Talk soon,

Tonya

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Tonya Denmark

I provide travel recommendations for families with teens, as well as travel planning advice to get the most out of your vacation.

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