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6 Simple Tips for Hiking on Your Own with Confidence

October 29, 2023
Melissia & Alex
Hiking, Planning, Recommendations, Safety, Tips
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It’s so much fun experiencing a hike with friends. The trails lend themselves to deeper conversations mixed with comfortable and relaxed silences as you soak up all that being outside has to offer. You know what else is fun? Hiking on your own. You might be thinking, “yeah right Melissia, that actually sounds sucky.” Hear me out on this one. There’s something about being on a trail without another person nearby that can be like meditating…..sure, you might be sucking…

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Winter Camping in Idaho: A Guide to Unforgettable Outdoor Adventures

March 11, 2023
Melissia & Alex
Adventures, Camping, Idaho, Recommendations, Recreation, Safety, Things To Do, Travels, Winter
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Idaho is known for its stunning landscapes and natural beauty, and winter camping is one of the best ways to experience it. While some may shy away from the idea of camping in the cold winter months, it can be an incredibly rewarding experience for those who are willing to brave the elements. In this guide, we’ll highlight some of the best winter camping spots in Idaho and offer some tips for staying warm and safe during your trip. Exploring…

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Visiting Puerto Rico

April 14, 2022
Melissia & Alex
Island Destinations, Leave No Trace, Recommendations, Safety, Spring
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Visiting Puerto Rico recently was a fun adventure. We explored, relaxed, and ate a lot of good food. We highly recommend booking a trip and staying in and around San Juan. Here are some things we learned and places we recommend you visit. The Beach We stayed in the Ocean Park area so spent several days at the beach there, which was walking distance from our Airbnb. It is a popular location and you’ll see a lot of wind and…

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Introduction to Boondocking

March 10, 2022
Melissia & Alex
Camping, Fall, Leave No Trace, Safety, Spring, Summer, Travels, Winter
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When we camp, we prefer to do it away from a lot of people. On occasion we will camp in improved campgrounds that you can reserve – especially if we’re going to be in an area during a popular time, like a holiday weekend. Most of the time, we prefer to camp off-grid so we boondock. You might also have heard it called dry camping or dispersed camping. So what is boondocking exactly and what do you need to know…

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