Author Archives: Susan Gleissner

What to wear winter hiking including the best winter hiking clothing and gear!
What to Wear for Winter Hiking: A Prepared Girl’s Guide

After living in Minnesota for over a decade, I’ve learned a thing or two about [...]

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Beginner Tips for Visiting a Traditional Finnish Sauna
Beginner Tips to Enjoy a Traditional Finnish Sauna

Did you know that the saunas in Finland can fit the entire population of Finland [...]

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19 Best Gifts for Outdoor Lovers and Travelers

Wondering what gifts to buy the outdoor lovers and travelers in your life this year? [...]

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Perfect Minnesota Iron Range Road Trip

Explore the Beauty of Minnesota’s Iron Range Minnesota is a place of endless adventure. After [...]

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Beginner’s Guide to Renting a Campervan

17 Important Campervan Rental Tips (for Newbies!) Ever find yourself daydreaming about living the vanlife? [...]

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A woman is hiking in desert area with mountains in the distance. Her back is turned to the camera. She's wearing a backpack and looking at a map.
20 Essential Outdoor Adventure Safety Tips

While there are many barriers that prevent people from enjoying the outdoors, one of the [...]

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Prepared Girl's Guide - Day Hike Packing List
Day Hike Packing List: A Prepared Girl’s Guide

Essential Gear for Your Day Hike Packing List When I first started hiking, I had [...]

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3 Days in Grand Marais Minnesota (for hikers!)
3 Days in Grand Marais Minnesota (For Hikers!)

Perfect Outdoorsy Weekend in Grand Marais Looking for a getaway to an adorable harbor town [...]

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Car Camping 101: An Essential Guide

Want to give car camping a try but you don’t know where to start? It [...]

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Marveling at the sunset is one of the best things to do in Badlands National Park
11 Awe-Inspiring Things to Do in Badlands National Park

With pink cotton candy colored clouds visually melting across the sky above the jagged rock [...]

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