Welcome! I’m Dawn Marie, a travel and lifestyle blogger based out of Southern California. With in-depth articles, travel guides, and reviews on hotels & products, I seek to share my journeys to help you plan for your own. My adventures take me all over California, the western United States, and around the globe...and every Monday I post new content here, including a comprehensive blog post and YouTube video.
Click below to browse the entire collection, or continue to scroll down to check out some of my most popular content!
NEW! Itineraries
& Travel Guides
Make planning your upcoming adventure easy with optimized hour-by-hour itineraries, Google & Apple map pins, top hikes, dining & hotel guides, stargazing spots, essential tips, and more!
PRODUCTS
Over the years I’ve come across some wonderful products. From inflatable kayaks to pop-up tents, and national park tees to photography gear, these are items I use all the time and have grown to love. Click the shop link below to check them out for yourself!
Freebies!
Download FREE photo guides, cheat sheets, and travel checklists to help you prep for your next adventure!
NATIONAL PARKS
There are so many incredible things to explore in our National Parks. Browse each collection below to discover the top hiking trails, overlooks, and landmarks.
YOSEMITE
From the beautiful overlooks to raging waterfalls, explore this majestic National Park in all four seasons with me.
JOSHUA TREE
Let’s take an adventure through fields of cholla and scramble around the rock formations of this unique park.
YELLOWSTONE
Come explore the wonderful wildlife, spouting geysers, and epic waterfalls that this majestic park has to offer.
DEATH VALLEY
From rolling badlands to endless salt flats, explore the unique topography of this diverse National Park.
For more content on my top hikes and photo spots in our National Parks, click below to discover fun things to do in Grand Canyon, Lassen Volcanic, Redwood, Sequoia, and so much more!
From luxury hotel stays to unique glamping
experiences…
I love discovering and sharing new places during my travels.
TRAVEL VIDEOS
Every week’s blog post is accompanied by a Behind the Blog YouTube video. These virtual visits provide a unique look at the location we’re discovering. Below are a handful of my most popular travel videos!
To browse the entire collection of vlogs, check out my YouTube channel below, and make sure to like & subscribe while you’re there 😊
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RECENT POSTS
My adventures have taken me all over, and I’ve been sharing them on this blog for several years now. Below are some of the most recent...enjoy!
Featured
Aerial Arts
Did you know Flying Dawn Marie started off as an aerial adventure blog? Explore the origins here.
Plan the perfect day trip to Saguaro National Park! Check out this 1 day itinerary, which includes 10 top spots to visit in Saguaro West & East, including hiking details and viewpoints of Saguaro's best areas, Bajada Loop Drive, Cactus Forest Drive, and Signal Hill. If you're planning a multi-day road trip, download my complete 2 Day Itinerary & Travel Guide, which includes hotel & dining info.