Discovering New York: A 4-Day Urban Adventure

When you think of New York, images of towering skyscrapers, bustling[…]

Best Hikes in Joshua Tree National Park

Hiking opportunities are abundant in Joshua Tree National Park. These trails[…]

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Iceland Itinerary: Day 3 – Go with Gold

Day 3 explores Iceland’s famous Golden Circle. You can choose to[…]

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Iceland Itinerary: 8 Days in the Land of Vikings

I have always dreamed of seeing the Northern Lights. The idea[…]

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Old Idaho Penitentiary: Boise’s Best Historical Site

There is always one must-see attraction on my Boise tour whenever[…]

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Let’s Get Weird: 3-Day Portland Itinerary

Craft beer, delicious food, and keeping it weird; If any of[…]

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Kilauea Lighthouse on Kauai: Tips for Visiting

There is nothing quite as photogenic as a lighthouse. Based on[…]

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Guide to Craters of the Moon National Monument in Idaho

With the Kilauea Volcano still engulfing and morphing the landscape of[…]

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What to do in Stanley Park, Vancouver

So you want to visit Stanley Park in Vancouver, Canada eh?[…]

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Teapot Dome, Idaho

It’s not very often that I don’t recommend a hike, but[…]

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The Longest Gondola in North America: Kellogg, Idaho

The thrilling sense of victory from scaling a mountain brings a[…]

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Spokane’s Parks: An Unexpected Surprise

As someone who was raised in Seattle, I heard quite about[…]

Icicle River

Hiking the Icicle River Trail near Leavenworth, Washington

Hikers like myself typically reward ourselves with a nice cold beer[…]

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Swan Falls and Wees Bar Petroglyphs Hike

I don’t like to brag but several of my doodles ended[…]

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Upper Payette Lake Campground Review

I would first like to start out by saying I am[…]

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Loon Lake and the Hidden Bomber

In 1943, eight men boarded an American B-23 twin-engined bomber, also known[…]

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One Day Itinerary for Capitol Reef National Park

Exploring Capitol Reef feels like walking in uncharted territory. As massive[…]

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Canyonlands National Park Itinerary

Utah gets a lot of attention for its famous five national[…]