Tag: USA
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2 Winter Days in Bryce Canyon
When I hear the word summer, images of roadtrips and red rocks pop into my head. My parents’ idea of a vacation when my sisters and I were little included hiking and being crammed in a car for hours. I have visited every national park in Utah multiple times. As a kid, I hated hiking.…
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5 Day Road Trip through Idaho
I can’t say that Idaho has always been on my radar as a travel destination. But, a few years ago I watched a Kraig Adams video on YouTube where he hiked through the Sawtooth Mountains in Idaho and I was mesmerized. The alpine lakes and jagged peaks looked just as beautiful as Yellowstone or Yosemite,…
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4 Days in Santa Rosa, Channel Islands National Park
On my quest to visit every national park in my home state of California, I figured Spring 2021was finally the time to tackle one of the more remote parks: Channel Islands. Only accessible by Island Packers ferry, a trip to Channel Islands requires some forethought. For those looking for a quick trip, there is an…
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Backpacking to Minaret Lake
Trailhead: Devil’s Postpile Length: 18 mi roundtrip Permit: Required for overnight Elevation gain: 2,500 ft We attempted this hike mid July 2022 for my third annual backpacking trip. My sister, Emily and friend, Sabrina, joined Crystal and me for their first time in the backcountry. Looking back, this may not have been the best choice…
F3 and Me 