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How to Visit Guadalupe Mountains National Park in a Few Hours
National Parks are a popular stop on US road trips. Everyone has heard of Yellowstone, the Grand Tetons, and Yosemite, but there are quite a few lesser-known national parks that are worthy of their place on bucket lists and itineraries. Guadalupe Mountains National Park is one of those places we…
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A Guide for Visiting Big Bend National Park in Three Days
They say, “Everything is bigger in Texas,” right? With a reputation like that, it makes sense why this 800,000-acre desert behemoth was established as Big Bend National Park in 1944. That’s larger than the state of Rhode Island. This is Texas saying, “We’re so big; we have state-sized parks.” Remarkable.…
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Sidemen, Bali – The Most Beautiful Part of the Island
If you plan a trip to Bali, you’ll see all kinds of recommendations for Ubud and Canggu, but I want to talk to you about the Sidemen Valley in Bali and its surrounding area. Imagine waterfalls, rice terraces, and green jungles without the crazy amount of tourist traffic in the…
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Chain Lakes Hike: An Alpine Lake Loop with Volcano Views
The Chain Lakes Loop Hike is one of the most popular in the North Cascades. We found it in this PNW hiking book and ended up with a perfect September day. It mixes up views of volcanoes and glaciers with sparkling alpine lakes. The hike is moderately challenging and is…
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From the Lowest Valley to the Highest Peak: A Death Valley National Park Guide
One of our favorite spots in the US is Death Valley National Park. The landscapes are extreme and unlike anything you’ll see anywhere else in the country. But it’s not just the scenery that is extreme. The park sits next to the tallest mountain in the lower 48 states, and…
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The Ultimate Guide to Minnesota’s North Shore Scenic Drive
Road trips are a great way to explore areas with gorgeous scenery and quaint little towns. One of our favorite road trips is along Minnesota’s North Shore scenic drive on Highway 61. If you grew up in Minnesota, like me, you know that the North Shore means the beautiful shore…
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Top Surfing Essentials and Important Answers for First-Time Surfers
The top surfing essentials that you need before heading out to surf your first time, along with some helpful information.
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Best Surfing Apps for Weather, Tracking, and More (Updated 2024)
A list of the surfing apps I use daily to check the conditions.
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The Most Remarkable Things to Do in North Cascades National Park
North Cascades National Park is one of the least visited national parks in the country, but how could you miss the American Alps? It’s filled with jagged peaks, sparkling alpine lakes, tons of wildlife, and rugged backcountry. The views from your car windows will beat almost any drive through the…
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How to Spend 3 Days in Siem Reap
Our main reason for visiting Siem Reap, Cambodia, was to visit Angkor Wat and the other temples. It’s what the city is best known for. I’m the type of person who over-researches every destination we’ve ever traveled. Our adventure is changing my ability to do that because I’m too busy…