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Meet Kara Paul

Welcome to my blog! My goal is to share the beauty of Montana and beyond with my followers. I seek to inspire women & couples to find adventures worldwide. I travel despite having anxiety and other fears. I love to feature travels that are sometimes simple, sometimes grand; sometimes near, and sometimes far.

On my blog you’ll find a mix of solo travel, group travel, and couples travel, as well as budget and luxury activities, so there’s something for everyone on my blog. When I’m not traveling, I spend time with my husband and dream of our next trip.

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8 Amazing Things to Do in West Glacier National Park

Glacier National Park should be on your bucket list. Read on for 8 amazing things to do in Glacier National Park and my top 10 tips to maximize your visit.

2-Day Itinerary for Yellowstone NP

Here you will find ideas for a two-day itinerary in Yellowstone, based on entering the park from the West Entrance. Read on to find out tips, top sights, and a hidden Instagram spot!

Highlights of Helena, Montana

If you’re taking one of your first trips, a huge decision to be made is whether or not to take an organized group tour or to go on a solo trip that you plan yourself.

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and beyond.
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On my IGTV I posted a video of the most Instagramm

On my IGTV I posted a video of the most Instagrammable places in Helena, Montana. Here's a short list so you can save this post for later:

1. The Original Streetcar in Downtown Helena.
2. Performance Square in Downtown Helena and other art murals around town
3. The lime kilns on Grizzly Gulch Drive
4. Mount Helena
5. The top of Fire Tower Park
6. Spring Meadow Lake State Park
7. The Morris Silverman House and other historic buildings and mansions around town.
8. Reeder's Alley
9. Carroll College
10. The Capitol

For the rest, check out my IGTV!

What is your favorite instagram location in your city or state? Did I miss a Helena location? Comment below!

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Why should you visit Helena, Montana? Because it i

Why should you visit Helena, Montana? Because it is a cool capital city! Here's a clip of a video made with @letsjumprope about Helena. Helena is about halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier, so it would be a pity to miss it if you're traveling through.

Check out the link in my bio to read a full, ever-changing guide to Helena! I just updated it today to add some more bakeries, where to find the best clam chowder ever, and an update about my favorite restaurant.

Have you been to Helena? Do you want to visit?!?!

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How do you not lose hope in the world? Some days

How do you not lose hope in the world?

Some days I feel so incredibly grateful and inspired by humanity--there's the neighbor who often shovels our driveway if we don't get to it fast enough, there's the people who band together to give donated goods to the homeless, there's the people who chip in donations for someone who is suffering, and tons of other random acts of kindness.

But then I also see such dark things too. It can be everything from people using racial slurs, to people being casually cruel online, to people being blatantly selfish. Some days the hatred and incivility feel like too much to bear.

Even though things seem pretty dismal, take a moment to share a story about someone being kind or something kind you recently did. Comment below. 👇 Also read through the comments if you too need some extra hope. ❤

Reminder: my blog on Glacier National Park is in the link in my bio.

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I love the snow but I'm also missing those Montana

We have been getting a ton of snow since this week

We have been getting a ton of snow since this weekend! I’m still bitter it didn’t come in time for Christmas to make the cold worth it, but Helena is definitely beautiful in the snowy weather. 🤣😍

This is a view of the snowy Mount Helena, which lovingly overshadows Helena.

How has your week been? I’ve been feeling much more anxious and burnt out. There just aren't enough hours in the day to do everything I need to do.

Have you been doing anything to treat yourself this week? How are you coping with burnout?

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Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park is

Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park is incredible and has gorgeous views.

The road is narrow and a steep climb, with occasional scary sections of the road. Be a cautious and defensive driver, as some parts of this breathtaking road do not have guardrails, and make sure you have a reliable vehicle with enough gas. Stop at amazing scenic points like this one.

Important Tips: Vehicles that are over 21 feet long (including bumpers) or else over 8 feet wide (including the mirrors) are prohibited from driving Going-to-the-Sun Road between Avalanche Creek and Rising Sun. Also don’t park in random narrow areas not meant for parking--tons of cars did this and all got fined! Lastly this road can close unexpectedly due to inclement weather, so have a backup plan.

For more details of things to do and tips for Glacier, check out my blog and save this post for later. Link in bio!

What is your favorite scenic drive in your region or state?

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I just published my full blog post about 8 amazing

I just published my full blog post about 8 amazing things to do in Glacier National Park and my top 10 tips for a visit to West Glacier National Park! Link in bio.🔗

Two of my top ten tips:
1 - Go as early as possible to get to the spots you want to get to. The parking lots fill up fast. The first day we got there, it was later in the day and we were turned away from the park more than once! Get up early, it is worth it! 😴

2 - Use the parking dashboard. I linked the dashboard that Glacier National Park updates in my blog post. It shares what times the parking lots filled up the day before, what parking lots are full, what campgrounds still have capacity, and more! A handy tool for planning your visit during the summer!!! 🚗

To read more, check out the link in my bio and save this post for later! 🔗 Leave any questions or comments below and on the blog post!

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Happy Tuesday! I have some exciting things to shar

Bowman Lake should definitely be on your bucketlis

Bowman Lake should definitely be on your bucketlist, and will be on my upcoming blog about Glacier National Park.

Have you been to Montana? What do you wish you knew about Montana? Comment below, please! 👇

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Do you need to declutter?😬 I often get overwhe

Do you need to declutter?😬

I often get overwhelmed with all the clutter in my house. Unfortunately, with the little time I had to move to Montana, I had to even drag some clutter with me. Tragically, I weighed myself down with things I should have given up, while somehow missing out on bringing a couple of my most prized possessions. 😔

Clutter can really ruin things for us if it buries the things that matter. Too much clutter contributes to anxiety. And then the thought of decluttering everything causes anxiety. It is a vicious cycle.

Thankfully, earlier this month I did a decluttering challenge that @bellavidacandles put on for everyone.🥰 These are the valuable lessons I learned:

1) Decluttering is easier if you break it into bite-sized chunks. Set a timer for 10-15 minutes.
2) Focus on one area. Yes, the whole house or apartment needs to be done. But, no matter how much we tell ourselves we will do the house on Saturday, you usually can’t do it all in one day.
3) If you focus on just a small area, once you accomplish it, you sometimes feel so good or more motivated that suddenly it turns out you’ve been cleaning long after the alarm goes off.
4) Reward yourself after you are done organizing.
5) Try to start with small areas that will maximize your happiness and help you breathe a sigh of relief. For me, fixing the bookshelf or the coffee table brought instant relief since we spend so much time in the living room. Consider targeting the most visible areas of the house.

Save this post for later so you can keep these decluttering tips handy! 😁 What are your decluttering tips? Comment below! 👇

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