Lost with Lydia

10/06/2025

Have you ever considered taking a waterfall road trip? My latest blog is a road trip itinerary that will take you to the best waterfalls in Ohio, Indiana and Illinois! It's an amazing way to explore these underrated states.

https://www.lostwithlydia.com/destinations/usa/midwest/Midwest-Waterfall-Road-Trip/

The United States has so many incredible waterfalls. When I think about waterfalls across the country, destinations like Columbia River Gorge, Havasupai and the Finger Lakes quickly come to mind. However, you don’t only have to travel to these iconic areas to experience beautiful waterfalls. In fa...

09/06/2025

The Minnesota North Shore makes for an epic summer road trip! This region has waterfalls, beaches, incredible hikes and cute cafes. Learn more and plan your trip using my guide:

https://www.lostwithlydia.com/destinations/usa/mn/North-Shore-MN-Itinerary/

08/06/2025

Orcas Island is a truly magical place. You can see orcas, shop for beautiful pottery, sip wine, hike to fantastic views, and much more. Discover the best things to do:

https://www.lostwithlydia.com/destinations/usa/wa/Best-Things-To-Do-on-Orcas-Island/

From whale watching to glamping, discover the best things to do on Orcas Island, which makes for an incredible weekend getaway from Seattle!

07/06/2025

I'm SO pumped to visit Alaska again this summer! If you're headed there soon, check out my 7-day itinerary. Alaska is easily one of my favorite places in the US!

https://www.lostwithlydia.com/destinations/usa/ak/7-Day-Alaska-Itinerary/

Plan the perfect Alaska road trip and visit Denali National Park, the Kenai Fjords and more! This action packed Alaska itinerary has everything you need to know.

06/06/2025

Have you explored Madison, Wisconsin? It's such a fun city with some fantastic food, beautiful lakes, a stunning capitol building, and more! Use my itinerary to plan the perfect weekend getaway!

https://www.lostwithlydia.com/destinations/usa/wi/Weekend-in-Madison-Wisconsin/

Plan the perfect weekend getaways to Madison, Wisconsin! This Madison travel guide includes delicious food, hiking near Madison and more.

06/06/2025

Redwood National Park is truly magical! Not only can you walk among some of the tallest and oldest trees in the world, but you can explore a fern-covered canyon, look for banana slugs, take in ocean views, and more!

Read my itinerary to plan your perfect trip: https://www.lostwithlydia.com/destinations/usa/ca/Redwood-National-Park-Itinerary/

05/06/2025

The Channel Islands are an amazing place for camping, kayaking and hiking! Plus, you'll probably see so much wildlife on the boat ride to reach the islands. Learn how to plan a trip to this epic national park:

https://www.lostwithlydia.com/destinations/usa/ca/Channel-Islands-Itinerary/

04/06/2025

This is one of the most underrated national parks, and an amazing park to see wildlife! Have you explored Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota?

https://www.lostwithlydia.com/destinations/usa/nd/One-Day-in-Theodore-Roosevelt-National-Park/

03/06/2025

This is one of the most remote national parks, and it's one of my favorites! Learn exactly how to plan a backpacking trip to Isle Royale this summer:

https://www.lostwithlydia.com/destinations/usa/mi/Isle-Royale-Itinerary/

02/06/2025

Did you know Idaho looked like this? It's easily one of my favorite US states for natural beauty and adventure! Read about the best things to do on a trip to Southern Idaho:

https://www.lostwithlydia.com/destinations/usa/id/Things-To-Do-in-Southern-Idaho/

01/06/2025

Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the most beautiful parks in the US! If you're considering a trip there this summer, check out my guide:

https://www.lostwithlydia.com/destinations/usa/co/Rocky-Mountain-National-Park-Itinerary/

Learn how to spend 2 days in Rocky Mountain National Park in the summer! This guide includes hiking, scenic drives, food in Estes Park and more.

31/05/2025

✨Scenes from a spring trip to NYC ✨

I recently spent some time in New York City for the Women in Travel Summit!

I lived in NYC for two different internships during college, and have been barely been back since, so it felt really good to return.

Here are some highlights from this trip:

⛵Admiring the Manhattan Skyline from the water with Manhattan by Sail (a tour!)

👭Exploring Central Park and many more places with and

🌸Seeing a beautiful display of flowers made of lego on an Upper East Side stoop

📸Practicing photo-posing in a workshop by .

💦Eating pizza next to a beautiful hidden waterfall in midtown

🏛️An epic opening party at the National Museum of the American Indian

🥯An amazing jalapeno cheddar bagel with egg + cheese from Liberty Bagels

🤖An immersive experience that merges art and technology at Mercer Labs

🇺🇦Perogies from Veselka - one of my favorite restaurants in NYC!

🎭Seeing the Book of Mormon on Broadway!

🍜A delicious meal from Thai Diner

Have you explored NYC?