My Top 25 Instagram Images from 2015

2015 was an incredible travel year. Looking back over the photos I can’t believe all the adventures I had. This has been a really fun travel year and my Instagram account exploded with great images and conversations. I have really loved chatting with Instagram users and meeting new people. If you don’t follow my Instagram account be sure to click here and give me a follow. Let’s take a photo walk and look at the best Instagram photos of 2015.

BEST INSTAGRAM PICTURES OF 2015

#25

Find time to spend in nature as often as possible. It’s a great way to recharge and relax. My favorite way to embrace the outdoors is through kayaking. What is yours? #writetotravel #EatBreatheTravel

A photo posted by Deb Thompson ? (@debthmpsn) on Aug 22, 2015 at 6:29am PDT

 

#24

Amazing sky over Michigan’s State Capitol building today. Lucky enough to capture this before the skies opened up. #LoveLansing #MittenLove #midwest #midwestmoment #midwestisbest #skyporn #weekendtrip #weekendfun #puremichigan #michigan #clouds A photo posted by Deb Thompson ? (@debthmpsn) on Jul 18, 2015 at 3:53pm PDT

Want to read more about Lansing? Find my articles here and here.
 

#23

Gorgeous chapel in the woods at Garvan Gardens. It was simply stunning and one of the highlights of my visit. If I were to ever get married again THIS would be the place. #visitArkansas @visithotsprings A photo posted by Deb Thompson ? (@debthmpsn) on Sep 10, 2015 at 8:14am PDT

This was from our fabulous trip to Arkansas. So much fun!
 

#22

Pretty day in Ann Arbor, MI. All the leaves are gone, but it is still a nice view. #travel A photo posted by Deb Thompson ? (@debthmpsn) on Nov 25, 2015 at 2:52pm PST

 

#21

Lovely ending to a fun day discovering what Lansing has to offer. Can’t wait to see what I find tomorrow. #travel #weekendfun #LoveLansing #sunset #skyporn #sky #purple #sunsetlovers #midwest #midwestisbest #midwestmoment #michigan #puremichigan A photo posted by Deb Thompson ? (@debthmpsn) on Jul 17, 2015 at 8:22pm PDT

 

#20

Iconic midwest …..classic car, cornfield, and blue skies. #enjoyillinois A photo posted by Deb Thompson ? (@debthmpsn) on Sep 14, 2015 at 7:46am PDT

 

#19

Love the piers of Hatteras Island. #OBX #hatteras #outerbeaches #beach #northcarolina #outerbanks #love #beachview #pier #view #fromwhereistand A photo posted by Deb Thompson ? (@debthmpsn) on Jun 27, 2015 at 9:13am PDT

I absolutely adore Hatteras Island. Hands down, one of my favorite beach towns to visit.
 

#18

This gorgeous fall photo is by @travelingcoachkim click over and give her a follow. She posts amazing images that are sure to brighten your day. A photo posted by Deb Thompson ? (@debthmpsn) on Oct 25, 2015 at 6:30am PDT

This lovely image is from my friend, Kim. Be sure to give her a follow on Instagram as well. 
 

#17

Such a beautiful spot for a romantic dinner. #sandalsochi #jamaica #beach #romance #allinclusive #island A photo posted by Deb Thompson ? (@debthmpsn) on Jun 8, 2015 at 11:36am PDT

Oh, how I long to go back to Sandals Ochi Resort.
 

#16

Gorgeous sunset over the prairie in Hamilton County, IN. #visithc @visithamiltonco #sunset #indiana #visitindiana A photo posted by Deb Thompson ? (@debthmpsn) on Aug 14, 2015 at 5:33pm PDT

 

#15

Love all the stairs around #Galena #IL #midwestmoment #midwestisbest #enjoyillinois A photo posted by Deb Thompson ? (@debthmpsn) on Jul 6, 2015 at 9:28am PDT

If you ever have the opportunity to visit Galena, IL be sure to take it.
 

#14

Beautiful sunset on way home. #sunsets_captures #viewfrommywindow #sunset A photo posted by Deb Thompson ? (@debthmpsn) on Jul 1, 2015 at 6:00pm PDT

 

#13

West Mountain summit overlook. @visithotsprings #visitArkansas A photo posted by Deb Thompson ? (@debthmpsn) on Sep 7, 2015 at 2:38pm PDT

 

  #12

Beautiful sunset to start off our last road trip of summer! A photo posted by Deb Thompson ? (@debthmpsn) on Sep 4, 2015 at 5:05pm PDT

 

#11

Love this colorful image of Depot Town, Ypsilanti, MI! @visitypsi #colorburst #viewpoint #fromwhereistand #cityscape #flowershot #colorpop #ypsilanti #michigan #puremichigan #midwestmoment #midwestisbest A photo posted by Deb Thompson ? (@debthmpsn) on Jul 14, 2015 at 8:34am PDT

 

  #10

During my recent #lauraloopers trip we stopped in Sanborn, MN to visit the sod houses on the prairie. In the 1800s, when settlers were moving west, timber wasn’t readily available on the prairie. Instead of building homes out of wood settlers built homes out of sod. A sod home is very similar to the dugout that Laura Ingalls Wilder lived on the Banks of Plum Creek. When you plan a Laura Ingalls Wilder/Little House on the Prairie trip a stop in Sanborn is a must. #lauraingallswilder #littlehouseontheprairie #mn #prairie Learn more at www.sodhouse.org A photo posted by Deb Thompson ? (@debthmpsn) on Jul 7, 2015 at 10:18am PDT

 

#9

Pretty pink and purple sky tonight. #sunset #puremichigan A photo posted by Deb Thompson ? (@debthmpsn) on Sep 29, 2015 at 6:25pm PDT

 

  #8

River Town Adventures in downtown Lansing offer fun paddles on the Grand River. #LoveLansing Love the setting and the ease of getting to their location at the City Market. The Grand River offers a very pretty float! #river #cityview #naturelovers #reflection #water #midwest #puremichigan #midwestmoment #midwestisbest #outdoorlife #kayaking #urban A photo posted by Deb Thompson ? (@debthmpsn) on Jul 24, 2015 at 4:00am PDT

 

#7

Stumbled across this little hidden gem tonight and couldn’t be happier. The Narrows Dam Recreation Area–Lake Greeson. We had the entire area to ourselves and just soaked up the peace and quiet of nature. Arkansas really is The Natural State……it has been gorgeous! #visitArkansas A photo posted by Deb Thompson ? (@debthmpsn) on Sep 9, 2015 at 5:34pm PDT

 

  #6

Waterfall at Sandals OCHI Resort in #Jamaica So very pretty! #SandalsOCHI #resort #allinclusive #view #fromwhereistand #waterfall #Jamaica #beach #caribbean #island #OCHI A photo posted by Deb Thompson ? (@debthmpsn) on Jun 29, 2015 at 3:13pm PDT

 

#5

Oh Hatteras, how I miss you. #OBX #outerbanks #outerbeaches #northcarolina #hatteras #hatterasisland #sunsetbeach #sunset_captures #colorburst #view #fromwhereistand A photo posted by Deb Thompson ? (@debthmpsn) on Jun 28, 2015 at 4:30pm PDT

 

  #4

Picked 2+ pounds of cherries yesterday to use for cocktails 🙂 This Christmas I’ll be enjoying cherry vodka bounce and cherry whiskey bounce due to my efforts this weekend. That is going to taste great on a cold winter day! Bounce recipe coming to the blog soon! #cocktails #cherry #cherries #cherrybounce #cherrycocktail #planahead #christmas #holiday #holidaycocktail #red #pickyourown #lush #drink #alcohol #whiskey #vodka A photo posted by Deb Thompson ? (@debthmpsn) on Jul 25, 2015 at 7:03pm PDT

 

#3

Missing this pretty park at Narrows Dam Rec Area in Arkansas. #visitArkansas A photo posted by Deb Thompson ? (@debthmpsn) on Sep 16, 2015 at 11:43am PDT

 

  #2

The weather had been weird all day. Cold (in the 30’s), mostly overcast with short bursts of sun breaking through the clouds. Finally, as the sun was starting to set and the light turned that gorgeous golden hue that I love the clouds parted so the sun could shine on the brilliant fall colors. Oh, and just as I was taking the photo a flock of birds flew across the sky. #LOVE Don’t you wish you were here? #PureMichigan A photo posted by Deb Thompson ? (@debthmpsn) on Oct 22, 2015 at 5:36am PDT

 

#1

One of my favorite photos from my Hatteras Island trip. #outerbeaches #outerbanks #northcarolina #beach #hatteras #hatterasisland #outerbanksnc #OBX #obx2015 #obxlife #obxphotography #obxvacation #outerbanks A photo posted by Deb Thompson ? (@debthmpsn) on Jul 9, 2015 at 8:47am PDT

I think it’s absolutely fantastic that my most popular Instagram picture is from the one place that I always long to be….Hatteras Island, NC.

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