Category Archives: Outdoors

How to choose between Levi and Rovaniemi when visiting Lapland in winter! Image of me hiking in deep snow in a forest overlooking a frozen lake with sun shining on me.
What is the Best Place to Visit in Lapland in Winter?

Levi or Rovaniemi? When I excitedly scanned my DNA results, my eyes stopped when I [...]

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12
Apr
Perfect Beginner Backpacking Trips in the US

The leap from day hiking to multi-day hiking can feel daunting. Backpacking is not as [...]

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19
Mar
10 Outdoor Adventures for Your Minnesota Bucket List

Minnesota probably isn’t the first place that comes to mind when you think of incredible [...]

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23
Feb
Inca Trail Packing List: A Prepared Girl’s Guide

So, you’re getting ready to hike the Inca Trail! Yay! But, wait, what in the [...]

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31
Jan
How to Survive Hiking in Bear Country

Bear Safety Tips for Hikers At some point, almost all hikers will find themselves hiking [...]

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27
Jan
How to Hike the Flattop Mountain Trail in Anchorage

As I pulled into the parking lot for the Flattop Mountain Trail in Anchorage, a [...]

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22
Nov
Essential Guide to Biking the Anchorage Coastal Trail

Tony Knowles Coastal Trail Scenic Bike Tour Biking the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail was at [...]

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15
Nov
Kauai's Kalalau Trail is one of the most dangerous hikes in the US.
Most Dangerous Hikes in the US (and How to Survive Them!)

We all head into nature for different reasons. To connect with nature. To disconnect from [...]

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18
Oct
A kayaker paddles through a red sandstone arch of a sea cave along the shore of Lake Superior.
Why You Need to Kayak the Apostle Islands Sea Caves

For months, I had been longingly scrolling through images of the Apostle Islands on Facebook [...]

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18
Sep
Goblin Valley State Park in Utah is just one of the most scenic state parks in the US. Here's the best in each state!
The Most Scenic State Park (in Every State)

Did you know that there are more than 10,000 state park areas in the United [...]

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Mar