Welcome, I am Candice Steele…

My family on the Oregon Coast


I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Relations from Brigham Young University in 2011 and have since held various roles in the media sector, including positions at a law school, with politicians, and at a community newspaper. Additionally, I am an author with publications and have been creating content for both digital and traditional media for the past 14 years.

In 2017, I founded my first travel blog and have thoroughly enjoyed documenting and sharing my family’s journeys and insights with you. I’ve explored over 30 national parks and visited most of the states across the United States. However, the main focus of our travels is the West Coast. We love the diverse landscapes, beautiful national parks, and rugged coastlines.

Through Exploring the West Coast and my other blog, Exploring the Gulf, my husband Coltin and I guide travelers like you in crafting a solid plan for exploring the United States with confidence. Our adventures take us across the country, where we immerse ourselves in the beauty of national parks, coastal towns, and the American Southwest.

Our goal is to help families like yours create unforgettable experiences and cherished memories through your travels.

Along with following our blog, you can find us on Facebook and Pinterest.

Where You Can Find Me Online…

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘§ OUR STORY

Our family has been highlighted and interviewed for our success as travel bloggers, as well as our love for traveling as a family, from various business publications like these:

βœ” Voyage Utah
βœ” Go Gaffl
βœ” Canvas Rebel

πŸ“° ARTICLES I’VE WRITTEN

As a content creator and travel blogger, writing is one of my favorite things to do! Check out these original articles I have written for media outlets and other successful travel blogs:

πŸ’» SITES LINKING TO ME

Sites from around the country have found the travel info I provide through my blog to be so helpful that they link back to my site to help their readers learn more about traveling in the western part of the United States.

βœ” The Travel
βœ” Hot Cars
βœ” Aaron Reed Photography
βœ” Knowledge Tree
βœ” Paracogas
βœ” Marco News