A 2021 Fall Foliage Map: When & Where to See The Leaves Changing This Year
Planning a fall hike or US road trip to see the changing leaves? My fall foliage map shows all the best times and places to see fall colors in the US.
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Categories Hiking & Backpacking North America USA
A-Z Planning for Yellowstone’s Backcountry Camping Options
Call me biased, but I tend to think that the best places to camp in Yellowstone happen to be far off the pavement, surrounded by the wildlife and with not a single rental RV in sight. Also known as backcountry.
Categories North America Surfing USA
The 17 BEST Surf-Inspired Things to do in Dana Point, California
Can we all agree that a vacation planned around experiences is decidedly better than just lounging in your hotel room? Yes? Ok. Perfect. Because one of the best things to do in Dana Point is dive head first into the
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Things to Do in Duluth, MN: 13 Day Hikes and Can’t-Miss Adventures
Orange leaves were everywhere, blue skies fading to pink across the horizon of Lake Superior. The silhouette of a couple was illuminated by the sky as they emerged from a nearby trail. After a day of hunting for the best things
Categories Bicycle Touring North America USA
A Guide to Biking in Yellowstone: 11 Days of Mountains, Hot Springs and Wildlife
I’ll be honest, biking in Yellowstone wasn’t exactly what I thought it would be. I didn’t always vibe with the crew I traveled with. I was laughably unprepared for the weather and the roads. And, though I’m not new to bicycle touring,
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Biking in Yellowstone: 5 Reasons Why It’s Madness (but You Should Do it Anyway)
Thank you to Moosejaw for kindly sponsoring this post about biking in Yellowstone and why it’s my madness. All opinions are 100% honest and completely my own. Moosejaw has some super awesome high-quality gear for bicycle tourist and general outdoor lovers and a
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The Pacific Coast Inland Detour Bicycle Route
I’ve been getting a few route requests since my post about my misadventures on the Pacific Coast Highway. So, I thought I’d share the map. For those of you who didn’t catch it, my friends and I had the impeccable timing of
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(Mis)Adventures While Cycling the Pacific Coast Highway – Alternate Route
Or, the other title I considered: Nothing Went Right on our Pacific Coast Tour (and it was still perfect). So this is a personal memoir turned route list turned alternate route suggestion for anyone looking to cycle the famed Pacific
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Eagle Mountain: A Desert Day Hike in Joshua Tree National Park
I recently found myself with a day to spare and an urge to explore the desert. So, I loaded up the car with my weekend gear and favorite friends, and we headed to Joshua Tree National Park to see what
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Urban Camping: A San Diego Cycling Adventure
At the turn of the New Year, I declared 2016 the year of ‘doing.’ Of approaching life with a no hands-barred attitude. Instead of just talking about some great adventures, I’d be the one out there breathing the fresh air,