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Fort Bragg, California: A Hike Among the Redwoods

Oct 31, 20213 min read

Fort Bragg, California: A Hike Among the Redwoods

The Mendocino area is a popular weekend getaway for those in the Bay Area. Located about 3 hours from San Francisco in the County of Mendoci

Mendocino, California: A Foggy Hike in this Gem of the North Coast

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Oct 24, 20213 min read

Mendocino, California: A Foggy Hike in this Gem of the North Coast

Here, we hiked the Mendocino Headlands State Park trail and enjoyed some much-needed downtown in our Air BnB. Mendocino is a dog-friendly

Anchorage, Alaska: Daytrip to Wasilla and Talkeetna

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Oct 3, 20213 min read

Anchorage, Alaska: Daytrip to Wasilla and Talkeetna

We took a mellow day trip up to see the Iditarod Museum in Wasilla and then strolled down the picturesque town of Talkeetna.

Whittier, Alaska: Hiking Portage Pass & The Town of Whittier

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Sep 26, 20213 min read

Whittier, Alaska: Hiking Portage Pass & The Town of Whittier

This 4.2 mile out-and-back trail features a jaw-dropping view of Portage Lake and Glacier, which will surely make your top 10 best hikes.

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Sep 18, 20213 min read

Homer, Alaska: Kayaking Kachemak Bay

Summary: Part of the Cook Inlet, Kachemak Bay is a 40-mile long Bay that includes the town of Homer and the 400,000 acre Kachemak State...

Mt. Shasta, California: Hiking Seven Lakes Basin via the PCT

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Sep 12, 20212 min read

Mt. Shasta, California: Hiking Seven Lakes Basin via the PCT

Seven Lakes Basin is a 7.8 mile, out-and-back hike along the Pacific Coast Trail. This dog-friendly hike features seven alpine lakes

Homer, Alaska: Hiking Glacier Lake Trail in Kachemak Bay State Park

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Sep 5, 20214 min read

Homer, Alaska: Hiking Glacier Lake Trail in Kachemak Bay State Park

Summary: Kachemak Bay State Park, located in near Homer, Alaska, is a remote park accessible only by water taxi from the Homer Spit. We...

Seward/Homer, Alaska: Hiking Tonsina Creek + the Homer Spit located in Alaska's Halibut Capital

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Aug 29, 20214 min read

Seward/Homer, Alaska: Hiking Tonsina Creek + the Homer Spit located in Alaska's Halibut Capital

Starting in Seward Alaska, we hiked Tonsina Creek Trail, then drove the Kenai Peninsula to Homer, where we had a drink on the Homer Spit.

Seward, Alaska: An Incredible Day in the Kenai Fjords with Major Marine

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Aug 22, 20215 min read

Seward, Alaska: An Incredible Day in the Kenai Fjords with Major Marine

8.5 hour Cruise in Kenai Fjords National Park with Major Marine Tours was a highlight of Alaska trip.

Seward, Alaska: Hiking Exit Glacier & Sightseeing in the Town of Seward

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Aug 15, 20214 min read

Seward, Alaska: Hiking Exit Glacier & Sightseeing in the Town of Seward

The town of Seward is located on the Kenai Peninsula, a little over 2 hours from Anchorage. We hiked Exit Glacier and spent time in Seward.

Gallatin River, Montana: Adventures Where the River Runs Through It

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Aug 1, 20214 min read

Gallatin River, Montana: Adventures Where the River Runs Through It

Montana Whitewater, located in the Gallatin Gateway, offers a super fun "Zip & Dip," day of Ziplining and Whitewater rafting.

Princess Caribbean Cruise: Beach, Bikes, and Bahamas

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Jul 25, 20212 min read

Princess Caribbean Cruise: Beach, Bikes, and Bahamas

Summary: Princess Cays is the first stop on Princess Cruises Western Caribbean cruise. Located on the southern end of Eleuthera, an...

Big Sky, Montana: Hiking Beehive Basin Trail

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Jul 25, 20212 min read

Big Sky, Montana: Hiking Beehive Basin Trail

Big Sky, Montana, is a well-known resort area. Beehive Basin trail is 7.1 miles round trip with 1650 feet of elevation gain.

Princess Caribbean Cruise: Grand Cayman Island, A Change of Plans, & A Controversial Destination

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Jul 22, 20212 min read

Princess Caribbean Cruise: Grand Cayman Island, A Change of Plans, & A Controversial Destination

On this third stop on our Western Caribbean Cruise with Princess Cruises, our plans were changed to visiting with turtles.

Grand Teton National Park: Hiking the Taggart Lake Loop

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Jul 18, 20212 min read

Grand Teton National Park: Hiking the Taggart Lake Loop

The Taggart Lake Loop in Grand Teton National Park is perfect for almost all ages. This 3.8 mile loop is mostly flat and easy terrain.

Teton Valley, Idaho: Horseback Riding Under a Teton Backdrop

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Jul 11, 20213 min read

Teton Valley, Idaho: Horseback Riding Under a Teton Backdrop

Dry Ridge Outfitters offers horseback rides near Grand Teton National Park. We chose the 1/2-day ride and highly recommend this outfit.

Princess Caribbean Cruise: Thrill Seeker's Pass in Jamaica

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Jul 11, 20213 min read

Princess Caribbean Cruise: Thrill Seeker's Pass in Jamaica

Jamaica, stop 2 on our Western Caribbean Cruise with Princess Cruise lines. Our shore excursion was zip lining, ropes course, and swimming.

Jackson, Wyoming: Pure Country Fun with the Jackson Hole Rodeo

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Jun 28, 20212 min read

Jackson, Wyoming: Pure Country Fun with the Jackson Hole Rodeo

Jackson Hole Rodeo runs 2x per week during the summer & features all the classic events including Bull Riding, Barrel Racing, Team Roping.

Princess Caribbean Cruise: A Day on a Catamaran in Cozumel

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Jun 26, 20213 min read

Princess Caribbean Cruise: A Day on a Catamaran in Cozumel

Cozumel, Mexico, is an island in the Caribbean Sea in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. This popular cruise stop for Western Caribbean routes.

Sonoma County, California: Jenner Headlands Preserve

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May 23, 20212 min read

Sonoma County, California: Jenner Headlands Preserve

5,600 acre coastal preserve located in Jenner, Sonoma County. A dog-friendly park with hiking trails, ranging from 4.5 miles to 15.1 miles

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