Looking for the best lightweight and affordable gear to make travel even easier? Check out this list of products that have never failed me while exploring the world.
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From sea-level marvels to high-altitude, National Parks highlight the United States' most beautiful and iconic natural landscapes. Of the 62 parks, here are a few of my favorites to inspire your next trip.
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Use this step-by-step guide to plan a seamless trip to one of Washington’s best hidden backpacking gems: the South Coast Wilderness Trail in Olympic National Park. Learn tide charts, route information, what to pack and other logistics.
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Not many backpacking locations can effortlessly pull off an ocean coastline, dense rainforest, glaciated mountains, and rushing rivers all in one neat little natural package, yet the Olympic Peninsula does so with ease.
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Traveling to Antarctica, the most remote place on the planet, is an immense privilege. Learn more about visiting through my day-to-day outline of a nine day expedition. Penguins, glaciers and adventure ensue.
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When thoughts of Alaska swirl around, images of snow-ridden landscapes, storm-bound crab boats, dense forests and wild bears quickly come to mind. But Alaska offers so much more - especially during the summertime.
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Where you stay can often make or break your trip. Below are my go-to sites when selecting my trip accommodations. You’ll also find tips to ensure you find the property that best suits your interests, whether that’s based on budget, location, or experience.
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This handy-dandy flight guide offers general tips to book cheap airfare, outlines what the best flight search engines are and provides a few sites that will allow you to score flight deals
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This comprehensive guide details how to travel on a budget. Learn tips to book cheap flights, accommodations, transportation and more. Also find a list of ways to make and save money for your travels.
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From the Amazon to Australia and many U.S. states in between, 2019 was a year on the go - just the way I like it. Check out this post to see where I ended up this year!
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On this trip, we tackle White Sands and Carlsbad Cavern National Parks, as well as a few other side stops along the way.
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This stunning trail can be done as a day hike, though staying overnight in the hut is the ultimate reward for all the sweat (which is a lot) that it takes to get there.
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With more and more people heading into the wilderness, it’s important to be prepared and know the basics of being outside. Here are a few tips and tricks I’ve picked up along the way.
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Is there anything better than an Autumn walk on a crisp sunny day? With coffee in hand and leaves strewn about, I enjoy Tacoma’s Wright Park.
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We took a quick holiday weekend drive from Seattle to Yosemite and Travertine Hot Springs. Sure, it was a crowded weekend, but it was beautiful as ever.
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Embracing our inner Weekend Warriors, we moseyed to Utah to see the hoodoo rock wizardry that is Bryce Canyon National Park.
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This brief post highlights my trip to the Svalbard, an archipelago in the Arctic. It was filled with polar bears, icy landscapes and even a dip in the chilly waters.
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Less than an hour outside of Seattle, Rattlesnake Ledge is an excellent hike that offers spectacular views. It’s short but tough!
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