Realistically, if anyone is looking for an outdoor adventure within America, I would immediately recommend any National Park without hesitation. However, just like cities, each park has its own unique vibes and characteristics. If you are looking for a park that offers peaceful solitude with a magical "fairy-tale" setting, Acadia is the place to go.

In September of 2020 (yes, the horrid year of 2020!) I decided to do a week long solo trip. Partially just because I wanted to go somewhere new, and partially for a personal mental break. I chose Acadia National Park because I had never been there, I love the outdoors, and it was easy enough for me to drive to. The entire experience was nothing short of extraordinary.

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Have you ever found a super cute Airbnb...so cute that you just book it without really researching the location? Well, ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Keene, New York! That's right. This was a totally spontaneous trip planned solely on how adorable (and affordable) the Airbnb was. The idea was to take a simple "getaway" trip, so location wasn't exactly top priority. However, I really lucked out. After booking it and panicking that I didn't actually know where I was going, I discovered Keene is actually in the Adirondack region. This was perfect because I have always heard great things about the Adirondacks, but never took the initiative to take a trip there. Sometimes things happen for a reason!

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