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    • Idaho

      Add Idaho's Kirkham Hot Springs to Your Winter Bucket List

      Idaho is the ultimate winter wonderland. Skiing, sledding, snowshoeing, sleigh rides...you name it, Idaho's got it. But if you ask us, our very favorite activity during the snowy months is to suit up and soak in one of Idaho's relaxing hot springs. Photo: Dusty Klein Photo: Dusty Klein Kirkham H...
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    • Utah

      Everything You Need to Know about Hiking and Photographing Utah's Kanarra Creek Falls

      Here's just about everything you need to know about getting to Kanarra Falls and photographing it! If you don't feel like reading or navigating, I also offer workshops and guided tours throughout the Southwest - find my info below!  Getting there Kanarra Falls is just off the I-15. If you are com...
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    • Oregon

      You Need to Explore these Oregon Hot Springs

      SUMMER LAKE HOT SPRINGS Summer Lake hot springs: The springs are located in the "Oregon Outback" on a remote plot of land near Summer Lake. It's a small collection of scattered buildings and campground off OR-31. There is a large salt flat neighboring the campground, with snowcapped mountains ...
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    • Havasupai Reservation, Arizona

      What You Actually Need to Know Before Trekking to Havasupai

      Whether you’re an avid outdoor enthusiast or simply on Instagram, you’ve probably caught wind of the majestic turquoise blue waters of Havasupai. The towering waterfalls, the crystal clear waters, the red canyon surrounding it all - what’s not to gawk over? Furthermore, if you are one of the luck...
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    • Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona

      5 Epic Backpacking Trips in the Grand Canyon

      The Grand Canyon is one of the best places to test your backpacking stamina. Any trip into the canyon means you'll be losing and gaining some serious elevation and the although there is the occasional oasis or shaded respite from the heat, you're likely to be exposed to the elements for much of y...
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    • Oregon

      15 Hikes for the Best Views of Mt. Hood

      You’ll recognize Mt. Hood as the imposing volcano looming over Portland in most paintings, photographs, or film of the city. The Mountain, as locals dub it, soars to a towering 11,250 feet and supplies the lakes, rivers, and watersheds that Oregonians rely on with water flowing from its 12 glacie...
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    • California

      If You're Driving I-5 through Northern California, Make a Stop at Castle Crags State Park

      Growing up with my mother in Portland, Oregon and my father working in Long Beach, California I had driven up and down the I-5 many times. I never really stopped to see things in between until now. On March 31, I decided to check out Castle Crags State Park. It was wonderful. I hiked the Crags T...
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    • Tennessee

      The 10 Best Spring Adventures in Tennessee

      That winter fluff isn't going to magically disappear by itself. It's time to get off the couch, stop binge watching those Netflix shows, and stretch out those legs! Yes, allergy season is in full swing, but there's no reason to be stuck inside with a snotty nose. Load up on those allergy meds, an...
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    • Boulder, Colorado

      24 Perfect Hours in Boulder, Colorado

      Boulder is perhaps the best known town in the Rocky Mountains. Chock full of professional athletes and world-class scientific institutions, it also boasts unparalleled access to the outdoors, intricate bike paths, and a never-ending plethora of delicious breweries, restaurants and coffee shops.  ...
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    • Marquette, Michigan

      8 Reasons to Put Marquette, Michigan on Your Bucket List

      For a small and steady growing population of 21,000, this quaint county has boundless opportunity for adventure, leisure, and pleasure. Here's why you should start planning your trip now: 1. World class mountain biking, hiking, and paddling With over 100 miles of connected singletrack and 12,00...
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    • Idaho

      15 Amazing Summer Hikes in Idaho

      With wildflower meadows, refreshing alpine lakes, hot springs, and beautiful vistas it’s easy to find the perfect destination to relax in Idaho this summer. Explore the mighty Sawtooth Mountains in central Idaho, head up to the Panhandle and hike through the lush inland forests or cool off on a m...
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    • Yosemite, California

      20 Incredible Adventures in Yosemite National Park

      Yosemite National Park looms large in the world of exploration and adventure, in no small part due to John Muir's fascination with the place in the late 1800's. The Park draws people from all over the world who come to see its wildness, its waterfalls, its meadows, and to scramble on its rocky tr...
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    • Port Angeles, Washington

      Olympic National Park's 10 Best Hikes

      As soon as you arrive in Olympic National Park, the first thing you’ll want to do is get out of the car and lose yourself in the deep forests, towering peaks, and endless lakes and waterfalls. Spend the night at one of the beautiful lodges near the Port Angeles entrance and spend your days explor...
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    • Utah

      Chasing Waterfalls in Kanarraville, Utah

      Recently for my day off, my Dad and I went chasing waterfalls. Early that Tuesday morning we grabbed our daypacks along with our camera gear and set out for Kanarraville, Utah to complete the popular Kanarraville Falls hike for the first time. Our goal was, of course, to complete the renowned hik...
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    • Custer County, Idaho

      10 Must-Do Hikes in Idaho's Sawtooth Mountains

      The Sawtooth Range is a stunning portion of Idaho's Rocky Mountains with 57 peaks and 400 alpine lakes to explore. The Sawtooth Wilderness offers over 700 miles of hiking trails, with opportunities for camping, hiking, biking, trail running, and wildlife watching. We've searched high and low for ...
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    • Arkansas

      6 Must-See Arkansas Waterfalls

      1. Neil Compton's Double Falls With no marked trail and a steep scramble down, Compton’s Double Falls makes you earn the view. But who wouldn’t take this 39’ double waterfall as a reward? Added bonus: multiple smaller waterfalls along the way. 2. Hemmed-In-Hollow Falls At 209 feet, Hemmed-In-H...
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