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10 Popular Outdoor Experiences You Have to Book Early
What’s on your outdoor “bucket list”? Is rafting the Grand Canyon? What about camping Yosemite National Park or going on an African safari? My list is never ending… It seems insane to me how…
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St. Ed’s Park is Keeping Austin Wild
One day recently, I was surprised to turn off of loop 360 on my way to St. Edwards Park and all of a sudden be out in the country. It’s rare to find a…
- 101 The Basics, Backpacking, Backpacking Guidance, Glamping, Glamping Guidance, Hiking, Hiking Guidance
12 Beauty Products I Always Take Camping
One of the biggest misconceptions about women who like the outdoors is that we aren’t the “girly type.” I find that pretty amusing because most of the outdoorswomen I know wear make up…
- Best of 2016, California, California, Clean Restrooms, Hiking, Hiking Guidance, Kayaking, Kayaking Stories, Locations, My Life, Other Adventures, The Girl's Complete Guide, Truckee
9 Reasons to Make Truckee, CA Your Next Summer Vacation
This summer after our big backpacking excursion, my family spent a few days in Truckee, California, a cute mountain town near Lake Tahoe. After sleeping on the hard ground for days on the…
- Best of 2016, California, Hiking, Hiking Guidance, Locations, My Favorite Trail in the Sierra, National Parks, Other Adventures, The Girl's Complete Guide
Two Gorgeous Swimming & Sunbathing Stops in Yosemite
As y’all may have seen here, earlier in August I went on a backpacking excursion in California with my brother and my husband, the two main men in my life other than my…
- Austin, Fishing, Fishing Guidance, Glamping, Glamping Guidance, Hiking, Hiking Guidance, Locations, Picnic Guidance, Picnicking, State Parks
The Great Outdoors in Austin’s Backyard
One of the things I love about living in Austin is our proximity to the great outdoors. I can scratch the outdoor itch just about any time I want at a number of…
- Backpacking, Backpacking Guidance, Best of 2016, California, Hiking, Hiking Guidance, Locations, My Favorite Trail in the Sierra, Other Adventures, The Girl's Complete Guide
A Guide to my Favorite Trail in the Sierra
If you are going to go on one backpacking trip in your life, might I suggest the following trail. As I said in my post yesterday, it is one of the most beautiful…
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Backpacking vs. Day Hiking: Which is Better?
I’m excited that this week I will finally be sharing my recent backpacking trip in the Sierra Nevada mountains here on this blog. Per suggestion of my husband, who was new to backpacking…
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Why Hiking is the Best Hobby
Hiking is a wonderful hobby. You don’t have to pack for an overnight excursion and you don’t have to go far outside the city limits, but you still get to enjoy the peace…
- Colorado, Estes Park, Hiking, Hiking Guidance, Locations, National Parks, Rocky Mountain National Park, The Girl's Complete Guide
Three Gorgeous Trails in Rocky Mountain National Park
This is part of my Girl’s Guide to Rocky Mountain National Park! Everything you need to know, from the best day hikes to the best places to eat. Check out all my posts…
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