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Johnston Canyon Hike, Banff National Park, Canada

17 Apr Hiking the Johnston Canyon Trail in Banff National Park, Canada

Posted at 09:15h in Alberta, Blog, Canada, National Parks, Outdoor Adventure

We were nearly finished with the Johnston Canyon hike when we encountered a line of people blocking the path in front of us. No one seemed to know what was happening—the only thing we knew was that we were stuck for the time being. Because...

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Luminary Loppet in Minneapolis, Minnesota

18 Feb A Trail of Lights at the Luminary Loppet in Minneapolis

Posted at 09:30h in Blog, Minnesota, United States, Urban Adventure

What’s a loppet you may be wondering? A loppet is a Scandinaian word for a long-distance cross-country ski event or a long endurance race over varied terrain. Every year, the City of Lakes Loppet Ski Festival is held in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This event is dubbed “the...

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Hiking and Puffins in Iceland at Latrabjarg Bird Cliffs

02 Feb Hiking and Puffins in Iceland at the Latrabjarg Bird Cliffs

Posted at 09:45h in Blog, Europe, Iceland, Outdoor Adventure

Ever since I was very young, I have been slightly obsessed with puffins. I had an adorable stuffed puffin, which sent this bird to the top of my favorite animal list. Well, that obsession never faded, so I was on a mission to find puffins...

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Angels Landing Hike in Zion National Park, Utah

21 Jan Hiking Angels Landing in Zion National Park

Posted at 10:20h in Blog, National Parks, Outdoor Adventure, United States, Utah

The higher we climbed the more nervous I got. I held the chain as I peered over the edge and thought to myself, “What in the world did we get ourselves into?!” Our path was narrow and rocky, the drop offs on both sides were more...

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Upper Antelope Slot Canyon Tours, Arizona

25 Mar Exploring the Upper Antelope Slot Canyon in Arizona

Posted at 10:30h in Arizona, Blog, Outdoor Adventure, United States

There’s no denying it. The Upper Antelope Slot Canyons are a spellbinding place. Light beams shine down from above like a bright spotlight. Smooth curves twist and turn, creating paths of mesmerizing, swirling rock. Shadows play tricks on your mind by showing you a dragon’s eye...

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Snowshoeing at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Minnesota

12 Feb Snowshoeing at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

Posted at 09:15h in Blog, Minnesota, Outdoor Adventure, United States

There was finally enough snow on the ground to break in our brand new snowshoes. So, we packed up the car and made our way to one of the best places to snowshoe in Minnesota: the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. The arboretum is home to 16 miles...

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Hiking Mount Christoffel in Curacao

10 Feb Hiking Mount Christoffel in Curacao

Posted at 09:00h in Blog, Caribbean, Curacao, Outdoor Adventure

We were setting off to hike to the highest point on the island, but we weren't sure if we were going to make it in time. Christoffel National Park states that if you are going to hike Mount Christoffel, you can't start later than 11...

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Hallway Hill Hike at Maplewood State Park in Pelican Rapids, MN

10 Oct Fall Hiking at Hallaway Hill

Posted at 13:00h in Blog, Minnesota, Outdoor Adventure, United States

Reds, yellows and oranges peek out around every turn—fall in Minnesota consists of splashes of color that create a beautiful leaf peeping scene. One of our favorite spots to see the fall colors is at Maplewood State Park near our hometown of Pelican Rapids. Maplewood State...

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7 best hiking destinations in the UK

06 Oct 7 Best Hiking Destinations in England

Posted at 10:00h in Blog, England, Europe, Outdoor Adventure, UK

This is a guest post by Emma Higgins from one of our favorite travel blogs, Gotta Keep Movin'. She has been up to some amazing adventures recently, and we are excited to have her share some of her favorite hiking spots in England with you!  With...

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Volcano Hike and Sailing in Santorini, Greece

20 Jan Sailing the Seas and Hiking a Volcano in Santorini

Posted at 09:45h in Blog, Europe, Greece, Outdoor Adventure, Urban Adventure

We had heard mixed reviews about the volcano sailing and hiking tour in Santorini, so we decided to play it by ear and leave our plans open ended. Many people said the volcano in Santorini was boring and there was nothing to look at, others...

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Santorini_Hike_from_Fira_to_Oia

15 Jan Hiking in Santorini: Caldera Trail from Fira to Oia

Posted at 09:10h in Blog, Europe, Greece, Outdoor Adventure, Urban Adventure

By far, our favorite activity in Santorini was the hike from Fira to Oia. The views were spectacular and throughout most of the hike, it felt as though we were on the island by ourselves! Due to some pretty high winds, none of the regularly scheduled...

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Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Las Vegas, Nevada

16 Sep Exploring Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

Posted at 08:36h in Blog, Nevada, Outdoor Adventure, United States

After looking at the typical August temperatures for Las Vegas and the current forecast of 106º, we decided that it might be best to explore the Red Rock Canyon area by car. I desperately wanted to explore the nature surrounding the city, and taking a...

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Another hike that we went on during our time in De Another hike that we went on during our time in Death Valley National was the Golden Canyon Trail with the Red Cathedral extension! We really enjoyed the landscape throughout this hike—it was another one of our favorite trails in Death Valley. The trail is 1.5 miles each way (3 miles round trip), and the last 0.5 miles of the trail, aka the Red Cathedral Trail, requires some scrambling, ledges, and low overhangs.

The Golden Canyon/Red Cathedral trail was so fun and we loved weaving through, under, and over tight rock formations. Plus, the views at the end of the trail were beautiful. Apparently, some scenes from Star Wars were filmed in this area, and I can see why—it looked like we were walking through an entirely different world!
At first, Badwater Basin in Death Valley National At first, Badwater Basin in Death Valley National Park doesn’t look like much, but when you learn more about this piece of land, it’s quite interesting. Badwater Basin is the lowest elevation point in North America, at 282 ft below sea level. The land here is made up of a salt flat that stretches nearly 200 square miles. If you look hard for the tiny white sign in the mountains in the 5th photo (straight up above the Cruise America RV) you can see where sea level is. Standing on the salt flat and looking up at the sea level sign really puts the low elevation into perspective! We couldn’t help but imagine standing at the bottom of the lake that once covered this area.

We walked about a mile out onto the flats and loved seeing all the salt polygons and unique formations all around us. The farther we walked the less people we saw, and it was quite peaceful during our sunset stroll. We ended up visiting Badwater Basin twice during our trip, and I already want to head back again. There’s just so much to see if you take the time to look!
When standing at the Zabriski Point Lookout in Dea When standing at the Zabriski Point Lookout in Death Valley National Park, you overlook stunning hills and canyons of the Badlands. And if you look close, you might see people hiking far out on the landscape. One of the trails that runs through this area is the Badlands Loop, and it is a fantastic option for a hike!  Wandering through the narrow canyons and up along the hills of the Badlands provides a beautiful vantage point of this colorful area. 

The Badlands Loop is a 2.7 mile trail that runs through the gulch and up along the top of the ridges. There isn’t much shade on this trial, especially if you hike it during the heat of the day, so try to avoid a midday hike here when the temperatures are high. There are several trails that intersect in this area; you can connect to both the Gower Gulch Trail and the Golden Canyon Trail to make it one longer 7.8 mile loop hike. We hiked Golden Canyon earlier on our trip, so this time around we just hiked the Badlands Loop. Photos 1-8 are from the Badlands Loop trail, and 9-10 are from the Zabriski Point overlook the day prior when the skies were much more cloudy!
We spent 2.5 days exploring Death Vally National P We spent 2.5 days exploring Death Vally National Park this past winter, and we sure packed a lot into our visit. Hiking the wide variety of trails was our favorite way to explore the park. All of the trails were fantastic, but the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes was one of our favorite stops. We visited the dunes several times during our three days in the park, and each visit was at a different time of day. We were there for sunset, at night to see the stars, and at sunrise. When we went for sunrise, we hiked our way out to the summit of the tallest dune. The summit is roughly 1 mile from the parking lot, although there is no formal trail to get there and back. 

Along the hike, we spotted someone painting the sunrise from the top of one of the dunes. We couldn’t help but stop and chat with her and Micah snapped a few photos—we absolutely loved her artwork! We also enjoyed finding lots of animal prints in the sand. Even though the distance was short, the hike was tough as the sand is very hard to walk on. It felt like every step forward equaled two steps back! But the feeling you get from conquering the tallest dune is well worth it. It’s a beautiful portion of the park to explore!
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