I’ve been taking regular backpacking trips for about 6 years now and have made my fair share of mistakes! In fact, thinking back on my first beginner backpacking trips, I probably made more mistakes than I even realized at the time. From carrying the wrong gear, to choosing a bad campsite, and sometimes putting myself…
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How To Prepare for Hiking and Backpacking Trips
So you’ve decided you want to spend more time hiking and backpacking this summer. That’s awesome! Getting out into the backcountry is seriously one of the most rewarding things you can do. Though maybe it’s dawned on you these last couple of weeks that you need to get your butt into gear if you’re going…
How To Take Better Travel Photos: Expert Tips and Tricks
Whether you hop on a plane to a new destination regularly or just love documenting your local adventures, there’s a good chance you’ll be taking loads of pictures! In this guide, I’ll be covering how to take better travel photos. No matter what camera or gear you’re using, these travel photography tips will be sure…
12 Best Road Trip Planner Apps to Help You Find Free Campsites, Cheap Gas, Hiking Trails, and more
There are so many apps out there for you to use for travel planning but it can get a bit overwhelming when trying to find the right ones to use. In this trip planning guide, I’m sharing the 12 BEST road trip planner apps so that you don’t have to do any unnecessary research! With…
How To Plan A Trip To Tahiti: Ultimate Tahiti Travel Guide
We’ve all seen the photos of Tahiti while scrolling through social media. Impossibly blue water, palm trees lining deserted beaches, and lush mountains that reach far down to the ocean below. Well, all of it is real, and the photos might not even being truly doing the Island of Tahiti justice! I have visited French…
11 Best National Parks to Visit in Summer
The US National Park System is one of the most well-known tourist attractions in the world, and for good reason! The national parks are bursting with incredible natural wonders and make for a great “outdoorsy” alternative to urban travel. There are a lot of national parks though, so when planning a summer vacation it can…
Hiking Trail Etiquette Rules You Should Know and Follow
Following proper hiking trail etiquette rules can help create a positive outdoor experience for both you and others on the trail. While many of these are common courtesy, it is important to know what to do when presented with large crowds or in scenarios where you may find it difficult to proceed on the trail…
Joffre Lakes Hiking and Camping Guide: Explore Lower, Middle and Upper Joffre Lakes
Hiking and camping in Joffre Lakes Provincial Park is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful experiences in all of British Columbia, Canada. With its lush, emerald forests and vivid turquoise waters – Joffre is the Canadian explorers’ dream. Before going myself, I had been told by many people that Joffre Lakes is a must-do hike…
Exactly How To Avoid Crowds In National Parks
Planning your trip to a National Park soon? National Parks are so fun to visit but sometimes trying to avoid the crowds during summer months and planning ahead can be a bit frustrating. In this travel guide, I want to share with you the best tips on exactly how to avoid crowds in popular national…
How To Plan the Perfect National Parks Trip
The USA is home to so many incredible national parks and countless opportunities for adventure! Not only are the national parks a great way to connect with nature, but they are also a relatively affordable option for planning vacations and day trips. My husband, Matt, and I love the national parks so much that we…