SJ Morgensen

SJ is a freelance writer based in Omaha, specializing in travel and food. Whether she's on an undiscovered beach in Florida or an off-the-beaten path trail in the White Mountains of Northern Arizona, SJ likes the unexpected travel experience. She especially enjoys exploring sunny U.S. destinations, chatting with locals, and digging into creative cuisine. Follow her travels on Instagram at @theprosperousblonde and on her website, TheProsperousBlonde.com.
               
A Simply Fabulous Kansas City Weekend Trip

A Simply Fabulous Kansas City Weekend Trip

Kansas City is known for sports, shopping, fabulous BBQ, and incredible jazz. Read on for what to do on a Kansas City weekend trip. We were off and running as my sister, son, and I climbed into the...

Exploring Gorgeous Gardiner Montana

Exploring Gorgeous Gardiner Montana

Gardiner Montana, is a great base camp for exploring nearby Yellowstone National Park. The nation's oldest national park is only five miles away. Long before the Yellowstone series was a thing, I’d...

A Visit to Beautiful Ponca State Park

A Visit to Beautiful Ponca State Park

Nebraska's 2,400-acre Ponca State Park is less than two hours from Omaha, Sioux Falls, and Sioux City. It offers a great way to get out in nature. Maybe it's due to working in an office most of my...

Westward Look in Tucson

Westward Look in Tucson

Beautiful desert vistas, Southwestern cuisine, and a tranquil spa await at Westward Look in Tucson. Read on to see why you should book a stay at Westward Look the next time you visit Tucson, AZ....

A Fun Orlando Girls’ Getaway

A Fun Orlando Girls’ Getaway

Orlando is a great place to visit for a girls' getaway. The weather is usually bright and sunny. Here are some things to plan for your Orlando girls' getaway. The best-laid plans don’t always work...

Planning the Perfect NYC Girl’s Getaway

A New York City girl's getaway is the ultimate as there's something everyone will enjoy. Here are our tips for planning the perfect NYC girl's getaway. One of my favorite places in the world is New...

Branson in the Fall

Branson in the Fall

Branson in the Fall is an ideal getaway in Missouri's Ozark Mountains. Enjoy the fall colors, the cooler weather, and loads of family fun. If you're looking for a gorgeous Midwestern Missouri...