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6 Ways to Explore Georgia on Your Bike
Riding a bike never seems to get old. It brings out the kid in all of us and it’s tough to beat the pure fun of riding downhill with the wind in your face.
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Everything You Need to Know about Hiking and Photographing Utah's Kanarra Creek Falls
Here's just about everything you need to know about getting to Kanarra Falls and photographing it! If you don't feel like reading or navigating, I also offer workshops and guided tours throughout the.
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How to Cook Cajun Shrimp Boil in a Dutch Oven
A shrimp boil foil packet is an old Cajun recipe people have been enjoying for years. Now that easy recipe can be enjoyed by you while camping.
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A Starry Night Under the Desert Sky in Great Basin NP
GREAT BASIN NATIONAL PARK Great Basin National Park is Nevada's only National Park. Though Nevada is often considered a "desert wasteland," don't let it fool you.
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You Need to Road Trip through Kananaskis Country. Here's Why.
Kananaskis Country is actually a conglomerate of 11 different Provincial Parks within Alberta and actually a shorter drive from Calgary than to Banff! If you haven't had Kananaskis on your radar befo.
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Green Infusion at Singhampton Caves in Ontario
There's something special about nature turning all green when spring comes. Do you feel it too? Do you see the world unfold?They say colours have power.
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12 Hours in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
With the recent move to Northern California, Julie and I had been craving our next adventure, specifically something outdoors.
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How to Make Cowboy Coffee that Actually Tastes Good
What happened to ordering a plain old cup of coffee? With all these crazy coffee recipes out there, I can't keep track of all the options.
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One of My Favorite Washington Trips: Camping at Diablo Lake in the North Cascades
The last hurrah, the last weekend in Washington, so of course I had to go down swinging.
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Vanlife: Beyond the Hashtag
Like many of you, I was intrigued by the images of vanlife.
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5 Photographs That Will Convince You to Visit the Lofoten Islands
About a year and a half ago, I stumbled upon a specific picture on my Instagram search feed.
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Test Your Skills on a Sunset Hike to Olympic NP's Mt. Storm King
The hike for Mt. Storm King can be found here. This hike is truly amazing and no walk in the park. If you tried this hike at all right after the winter season then you know that it was quite tricky.
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Alex Honnold free solos a 5.12d route on El Capitan. WHAT.
Today, National Geographic broke the story that Alex Honnold, the best free soloist in the world, climbed El Capitan via Freerider (5.12d), without ropes.
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6 Reasons to Visit Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Wilderness
With over 1 million acres of lush forests, diverse wildlife, and pristine glacial lakes and rivers, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is a unique treasure located in northern Minnesota.
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7 Days in Sri Lanka
Although we were able to drive 1,000km across the country in 7 days, I would highly recommend spending 2 weeks to explore the country if you have more time (unfortunately we did not).
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Losing Yourself in the Blue Ridge Mountains
Lost. Go out and get lost. You won't regret it....you'll just have a story. For better or worse, a story and an adventure. I currently live in the beautiful town of Asheville, North Carolina.
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Sleeping Under the Northern Lights in Abisko National Park
Abisko, Sweden, is widely regarded as the best place in the world to view the northern lights.
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Cheap Alternatives to Backpacking Essentials
I've been backpacking for a long time, but like most people, I use a mix of gear acquired over the years. Some of that gear is ultra-light and perfect for almost any trek, other stuff not so much.
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