Category Archives: Outdoors

Overlooking the fjords of the Lofoten Islands in Norway while hiking Mt Ryten.
Packing List for Winter Hiking in Norway: A Prepared Girl’s Guide

Norway in winter is absolutely breathtaking. It’s also so cold that it takes your breath [...]

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22
Jun
Find Your Adventure Series featuring She Dreams of Alpine.
Find Your Adventure Series | She Dreams of Alpine

This Big Wild World is happy to kickoff the “Find Your Adventure” series by introducing [...]

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14
Jun
Explore the stunning landscape of the Lofoten Islands, Norway. Hamnoy is a fishing village with the iconic red fisherman's cabins along the fjords.
Why You Should Visit the Lofoten Islands in Winter

The Essential Lofoten Islands Winter Travel Guide Dramatic snow-dusted mountains bursting out of the icy [...]

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27
May
Three workouts to improve hiking fitness for any outdoor adventurer. Featuring the best gyms and studios in Minneapolis!
Three Workouts To Improve Your Hiking Fitness (Plus the Best Gyms in Minneapolis)

Outdoor adventures are way more enjoyable when your body is trained and ready, freeing your [...]

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23
Apr
Epic adventures in Tromso in winter include dogsledding, chasing the northern lights, winter hiking and more!
Epic Adventure Guide to Tromso in Winter

What was I thinking? Had I really just booked a trip to Tromso in winter? [...]

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26
Mar
Image of Minneapolis Minnesota skyline as seen from cross-country skiing trails at Theodore Wirth Park.
Cross-Country Skiing in Minnesota | Embrace the Cold Series

Learning to Love Winter with Cross-Country Skiing Each winter I retreat indoors to chug wine, [...]

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22
Jan
Pisaq is a popular stop on a Sacred Valley tour near Cusco in Peru.
Things to Do in Cusco While Acclimating (Before Hiking the Inca Trail)

Updated: 25-Jun-2019 Planning to acclimate to the altitude in Cusco before hiking the Inca Trail? [...]

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04
Sep
Image of me looking back at the steep climb from the top of Dead Woman's Pass on Day 2 of the Inca Trail hike.
Six Lessons Learned While Hiking the Inca Trail

Six Lessons Learned Hiking the Inca Trail And One Thing I Got Right After months [...]

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25
Aug
The Na Pali Coast hike along the Kalalau Trail is not for the lighthearted.
How Not To Die While Hiking the Kalalau Trail in Kauai

Kauai’s Na Pali coast is one of the most iconic places to visit on the [...]

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14
May
Enjoy beautiful views of Volcan Concepcion from atop Volcan Maderas on Ometepe Island.
Hiking Volcan Maderas on Ometepe Island

Updated 1-May-2019 Ometepe Island was my second stop on a ten day trip through Nicaragua. [...]

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28
Apr