July Top 10 #theusiscooltoo

July was a freaking blur y'all. We are officially moving to Michigan! Ryan accepted a new faculty position at Northern Michigan University so we spent most of the month trying to figure out our moving timeline and packing. We also traveled to Crested Butte and Denver, Colorado for the first time for a wedding and had a ball. More to come!

Yes, I know August is almost over but there are so many good shots from #theusiscooltoo posted in July. Better late than never :) 

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Sometimes, there's magic in your own backyard...if you know where to look. . . Travel your city like a tourist. . . . . #travel #travellust #instatravel #igtravel #wanderlust #explorecharleston #travelsouthcarolina #dametraveler #femaletravelbloggers #solofemaletravel #travelblog #travelnoire #iamtravel #girlslovetravel #blackgirlswhotravel #blackgirlstraveltoo #blacktravelfeed #blackgirlswhoblog #blackandfly #girlpower #domestictravel #theusiscooltoo #letsgoeverywhere #travelisthenewdrug #photography #travelphotography #naturallightphotography #deepwatervineyard #charlestonsc

A post shared by Siarra ✈📷💚 | Travel + Food (@wanderfocuslove) on Jul 15, 2018 at 4:06pm PDT

I'm a beer girl first but wineries are so beautiful. Check out your favorite in September during crush season when the vines are at their fullest. 

Yesterday was hard so here’s a (heavily edited) photo of the Rockies.

A post shared by Sarah Christiaansen (@heavybooots) on Jul 10, 2018 at 8:12am PDT

I love @heavyboots outdoor shots! Head to her profile for lots of National Parks inspiration. 

A post shared by Melanie & Babe (@lifessweetjourney) on Jul 16, 2018 at 9:33am PDT

This brave travel duo is adventuring around the USA in an RV. After packing up most of our house for the move to Michigan, I can safely say Ryan and I would never fit in an RV regardless of its size. Check them out for some road trip inspiration!

So excited to be attending the @mibrewers Summer Beer Festival today! Day tripping to Ypsilanti for the festival! I can’t wait to try lots of amazing Michigan craft beers today! #thymeandlove #MiSBF . . . #midwestbloggers #drinklocal #michiganblogger #puremichigan #midwestmoment #girlswhotravel #daytrip #beerfest #beerfestival #michiganbeer #thegreatbeerstate #theusiscooltoo #womenwhotravel #puremittigan #midwestisbest #ypsilanti #womenwhotravel #craftbeerlove #craftbeergirl #michiganawesome #craftbeerlife #craftbeernotcrapbeer

A post shared by Jeni Hernandez (@thymeandlove) on Jul 28, 2018 at 7:33am PDT

I'm all about a good beer fest! Since I'm moving to Michigan I know I'll have a few ones to check out soon.

Which side of a tree has the most leaves? The OUTSIDE! 😂 _____ Happy #TravelTip Tuesday! Looking for a really well-balanced vacation? I’m a HUGE fan of “active travel” destinations - like Seattle where you can shuck oysters and drink Starbucks and then drive 1.5-2 hrs and hike to your heart’s content, or even somewhere like Madison, WI where you can experience all the tastes of the city and then work off your meal stand-up paddle boarding on one of the lakes. _____ Do you ever do activities while on vacation? Or travel SPECIFICALLY to do active things? (this is my goal one day to help narrow down where I want to go 😂) If so, where?! . . . . . . #seattle #washington #pnwlife #theusiscooltoo #traveltips #traveltuesday #usatravel #travelamerica #activetravel #travelactive #wellnesstravel #travelgram #landscape #landscapephotography #travelphotography #travelphotographer #activetraveldestinations #travelwriter #iamtb #travelblogger #PNW #pnwonderland #hiking #nature #naturegram #naturephotography #moderatelyexcited #moderatelyexcitedtraveltips

A post shared by CHICAGO ✈MEGAN✈ TRAVEL WRITER (@moderatelyexcited) on Jul 24, 2018 at 6:06am PDT

I would love to Stand Up Paddle right here. Have you heard of this lake near Seattle?

I know all of the locals leave New York for the summer, but I love visiting during this time of year. The light stays out later and the sunsets are incredible. This time last year, I was there visiting my Aussie (or rather German-Aussie and South African-Aussie) friends @oatsabroad. There’s never any shortage to my list of things to see and restaurants to eat at. And, of course, no one represents the city to me more than Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s.

A post shared by Caroline (in the City) Eubanks (@cairinthecity) on Jul 20, 2018 at 9:11am PDT

Have you been to NYC in the summer? I totally agree with Caroline and love visiting New York in the summer; it's hot but the crowds aren't nearly as crazy!

Nothing beats the views of Milwaukee from the Lake 🌊 - especially the ones from the @denissullivanmke

A post shared by MilwaukeePhoto (@milwaukeephoto) on Jul 17, 2018 at 8:36pm PDT

I've told y'all about my love for Milwaukee before. It looks like a perfect summer getaway don't you think?

THROWBACK WEDNESDAY. (That's a thing, right?) I love this geometric hummingbird #streetart by @mary_lacy in #BurlingtonVT. The mural marks the spot of @monarchandthemilkweed , a delightful place to visit for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. I once had a short stack of the most perfect pancakes there. Also close by, you can grab some local beer from @zerogravitybeer. If you are a Wes Anderson fan like me, check out the Jaguar Shark. Google it - I have never loved a beer can design more. And it tastes great too. . . . . #zerogravitybeer #vtbeer #vermont #craftbeer #beerstagram #burlington #JaguarShark #lifeaquatic #monarchandthemilkweed #wesanderson #travelvermont #seevermont #thisisvt #vermont_igers #welovevermont #ignewengland #wanderingroad #theusiscooltoo #eater

A post shared by Sarah @ Wandering Road Blog (@roadwanderblog) on Jul 11, 2018 at 8:05am PDT

Loving all of the murals from around the country in the feed. Glad to see this trend spreading! Do you like mural chasing?

I’m giving a presentation tomorrow at the @americanmensa conference, and I’m incredibly nervous. Here’s hoping folks will be interested in my ramblings about Instagram and social media. After the presentation, we’re headed out for a mini Instameet! Say “hi” if you’ll be downtown. #AGInstameet

A post shared by Dawn Olsen (@dmarieolsen) on Jul 6, 2018 at 4:04pm PDT

My friend Dawn in Indianapolis takes the coolest night time photos :) 

Kicking off America’s birthday week with some Washington DC favorites!! ❤️💙❤️💙❤️💙❤️💙❤️ Have you visited the nation’s capital? ❤️💙❤️💙❤️💙❤️💙❤️ —- —- —- #happy4thofjuly #happybirthdayamerica #happybirthdayamerica🇺🇸 #merica🇺🇸 #patriotic #washingtondc #districtofcolumbia #teachthemyoung #showthemtheworld #nationscapital #patriotism #morethanmainstreet #exploretheusa #exploringfamilies #exploreyourcity #exploreyourworld #explorenourishinspire #theusiscooltoo #washingtonmonument #landmarks #visittheusa #outdoorusa #globetrotters #thewanderlustclub #thewanderingtourist #travellerspursuit #familytravels #discovertheroad #roadtripdiaries #momswhotravel

A post shared by Julie (@morethanmainstreet) on Jul 2, 2018 at 7:24am PDT

Don't know about you but I'm holding onto summer as long as possible. I've got a little while longer in Bloomington and one more trip south before I head to Michigan for good. Do you have any travel plans for the rest of the summer? Let me know in the comments!