I grew up in Boulder, Colorado and as a result of that upbringing, I experienced exploring the outdoors at a pretty young age. But, my mom wasn’t the one taking me hiking, horseback riding, and camping. She was too busy working and trying to get through university, instead, the local YMCA actively introduced me to…
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A really weird thing happened recently – most of the U.S. national parks closed. To have national parks closed during spring definitely sucks but there are ways to still be able to visit our favorite spots virtually. As much as we’d rather go there, sometimes the virtual version will have to do. And no, this…
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Every few years or so a book or movie will come out about an intrepid thru hiker who learns about themselves through the transformative experiences of thru hiking. In fact thru hiking has become such a “thing” that many of us who would never step foot on a trail are familiar with the Pacific Crest…
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What do you call a family with a service dog, two cats, and a plant who take a cross country journey over the winter holiday? Crazy. But that’s exactly what we did. When my partner and I moved from California to Texas, we needed a way to safely and securely transport a ton of things.…
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Cape Breton Island may be small but there’s so much to see and so many road trip possibilities packed onto one tiny island! One of my favourite Cape Breton road trips is a combination of two routes: The Fleur de Lis Trail and the Marconi Trail. This road trip combines rugged scenery and outdoor adventure…
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Perhaps you’ve recently heard about Cape Breton Island. After all, it has gained a reputation for being one of the top travel destinations in North America. This tiny but beautiful island just East of mainland Nova Scotia on Canada’s East Coast has always been a popular destination for history buffs, culture lovers and outdoor adventure…
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Are you a woman who is interested in hiking but are concerned about your personal safety? As a woman who hikes every month of the year, I am 100% committed to not only focusing on my personal safety as I explore the outdoors but the safety of everyone else who would like to do the…
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Whether you are going on a long hiking trek or just a day hike, you are going to need to remember a few essentials to ensure a successful journey. That means hiking gear and lots of it. Before any trip you always need to make a list of what you might need so you are…
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Living in Colorado, we began noticing that the weather was changing years ago. We noticed that the snow seasons were getting shorter, that rainy days didn’t seem to happen as often and fire seasons were becoming a lot longer. Coloradans and folks across the world have sadly become aware of climate change in real-time. As…
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My wife and I were both born and raised in the eastern part of Missouri, St. Louis to be exact. Over the course of that time we were able to visit and hike a good majority of the state and national parks there. Some were duds and some were absolutely remarkable. When you think of…
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