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Things to do in Bear Lake, Utah

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Caribbean of the Rockies   – Bear Lake, Utah If you are looking for an incredible destination for your next family vacation, look no further than the pristine aquamarine waters of Bear Lake, Utah. This mountain paradise nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains is often referred to as the Caribbean of the Rockies. Don’t be misled by its nickname, as the moniker was given due to its beautiful turquoise water and NOT for the warmth found within them. However, if visiting in the summer months during their peak season, you will find the cool waters a refreshing reprieve to … Continue reading →

How Far Can Small Shot Travel

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People often ask how far small shot can travel. The answer, of course, depends on the size and type of firearm being used. A small-caliber rifle will shoot much farther than a handgun, for example. But even within those parameters, there is a lot of variation. A .22 caliber rifle can shoot accurately up to about 100 yards, while a larger caliber rifle like a .308 can be accurate at ranges of 500 yards or more. Many people are curious about how far a small shot can travel. The answer may surprise you! A small shot can travel up to … Continue reading →

Wyoming Snowy Range Mountains

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Snowy Range is Wyoming’s Best Kept Secret When my family took a camping vacation to Wyoming in June of this year, we discovered the Snowy Range Mountains—the best Wyoming mountain range you’ve never heard of! We’ve been to the Tetons, the Beartooth Mountains, Yellowstone, and past the Wind Rivers. Earlier in our trip we camped in the Bighorns because we had been hearing about them for years. But we wouldn’t have known about the Snowy Range except by word-of-mouth from friends who had been there last summer. They knew about them because of the recommendation by mutual friends in Laramie. … Continue reading →

Bear Safety: Grizzly Bear Territory

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Some of North America’s most magnificent mountain ranges and national parks are prime grizzly bear habitat. That doesn’t mean be scared away. But learn to be bear aware and practice common-sense bear safety guidelines. A great source of bear safety info is our National Park Service. It’s in their best interest for park visitors and bears to co-exist for the long-term safety of everyone involved—including the bears! What’s the Real Danger from Bears? It’s very rare anyone is killed by a bear in North America—on average, 3 each year. In fact, this Backpacker magazine article states almost 9 times as … Continue reading →

Best Short Hikes in Glacier National Park

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Glacier National Park in northwest Montana is famous for its soaring peaks, gorgeous lakes, abundant wildlife and over 700 miles of hiking trails. There are all kinds of backcountry trails for those looking for challenging all-day or multi-day excursions. But there are also plenty of shorter trails in Glacier for the less ambitious. They still get you up-close and personal with the majesty and beauty of the park. For those looking to experience the natural beauty of Glacier National Park without committing to a long and challenging hike, there are plenty of options for short hikes that still offer incredible … Continue reading →

Everyday Carry for Women

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EDC for Women – Every Day Carry List EDC stands for Everyday Carry. Today we’ll be talking about EDC for Women. It’s important to be prepared for many scenarios. We might carry makeup, a wallet, and sunglasses in our purse, but these things are not super helpful in the event of an accident or disaster. I keep a bug out bag in my vehicle and in my house. If I’m away from both of those things, there’s a chance I might need some emergency items. Those items can be a lifeline in an emergency. I sure hope that I have … Continue reading →

Ultralight Backpacking and Hiking

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Ultralight Backpacking Gear – How to Hike Light and Fast Going “ultralight”, or at least shedding pounds from your backpack, is not as tough as it may sound. Initially, it just takes a commitment to spending money on newer, lighter gear and depending on how light you want to go, making a few sacrifices. Once you have replaced a few basic items, you will have to convince yourself that your insulated mug is not necessary, that you don’t really need all those stuff bags, that your Thermarest chair can be left behind. And finally, you arrive at the point where … Continue reading →

Dangers of the Desert

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Desert Dangers and How to Survive For those visiting the Southwest for the first time, words of caution are in order. The typical dangers inherent in outdoor activities still exist- becoming lost, falls, animal encounters, inclement weather. But the southwest offers its own exciting possibilities for mishaps. Do not be alarmed by this- knowledge, common sense, and proper planning will keep you perfectly safe, and insure your safe return. First on the list is to know your limits- be aware of your physical abilities and be realistic about them. Use common sense- do not undertake a hike beyond your ability. … Continue reading →

Best Hostels In Bali

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Bali is one of our favorite destinations to visit. It has something for everyone, whether you’re looking for a relaxing time, a yoga escape, natural wonders or to party until the sun rises. If you’re a solo traveller or one that loves meeting new people from around the world, one of the following best hostels in Bali is the way forward. In this post I’ll be breaking it up according to the area they are in to help you find exactly what you’re looking for: Ubud Seminyak Canggu Kuta Uluwatu Bali is has TONS of incredible accommodation options at great … Continue reading →

Ultimate Two Week Hiking Road Trip Itinerary

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2 Weeks Hiking Northwest Parks We flew into and spent the night in Vegas, drove down to Los Angeles and San Diego for a bit, and then went on a proper road trip. From Vegas to Southern Utah to Northern Arizona and back, in two weeks, with lots of National Parks, State Parks and National Monuments along the way. After our trip ended, we created this two week USA road trip itinerary that includes some of the most stunning natural landscapes in all of the United States. Even though there are about 20 different parks along the way, don’t worry … Continue reading →

Northeast US Road Trip: From Maine to NYC

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Maine to New York City Road Trip We were up in Maine and had five days to get back to New York City. Where could we go? The great thing about camping in the northeast is that there are literally hundreds of campsites to choose from, but that makes it even harder to decide where to go! In the end we decided to head due west of Portland to the Lakes Region of New Hampshire, and we camped for the night near a small lake. We had an altercation with wasps on the beach – they were after our beers … Continue reading →

Best Camping Trips : Northeast USA

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Do you love road trips? Do you love camping? Are you planning to travel in the northeast USA and Canada this summer? Perfect. Read on… With summer rapidly approaching in the Northern Hemisphere we thought it was perfect timing to get you all excited about the wonderfulness that is camping in the American northeast. Last September, we spent two weeks road tripping and camping our way around the states of Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York and the Canadian province of Quebec – and we loved every minute of it, aside from being petrified of bears. Yeah, we don’t … Continue reading →

Road Trip: Rhode Island, Cape Cod, and Boston

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The past week has been full of little fishing villages, whales, beaches, and sunshine. Rhonda Burgundy took us all around the southern parts of New England, through Rhode Island and Massachusetts. New London New London in Connecticut was an appropriate starting point for our journey into New England. We disembarked from the ferry from Long Island there, and headed towards Cape Cod. We travelled through the small state of Rhode Island, and stopped in Newport, home of the America’s Cup. What a gorgeous town! There were lots of little old houses and a cute village around the waterfront. Newport There’s … Continue reading →

Northeast US Road Trip: Portland & Acadia, Maine

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We’d been keen to visit Portland, Maine ever since meeting a Portland native in Koh Tao, Thailand last year. This small city is hailed as a culinary hotspot of northeast USA, and that alongside the scenic beauty of Maine was enough to get us excited! Read on to follow our journey through the lovely state of Maine… Old Port District The Old Port district of Portland is really quaint and fun to walk around. We loved the cobbled lanes (we definitely have a thing for cobbled lanes!), gas lamps, and old brick buildings, and it was great being so close … Continue reading →

Northeast US Road Trip: New Hampshire’s White Mountains

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White Mountains & Lake Winnipesaukee Back in the USA from our brief foray into Canada, we headed into central New Hampshire and the White Mountains region. The landscape grew from rolling forested hills to higher rocky mountains as we drove further south. The White Mountains National Forest is pretty big – it covers a substantial swath of north-central New Hampshire. Read on to follow our journey through the forests of NH! Franconia Notch State Park We came to Franconia Notch State Park on the western side of the White Mountains, which straddles the I-93. The Franconia Notch is an old … Continue reading →

Airbnb success! Montreal, Canada

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Airbnb on French Canada Road trip We love the concept of Airbnb, a site where hosts can offer their houses, apartments, spare rooms, and couches to travellers for a fee which most often is significantly less than you’d otherwise pay in a hotel or similar. But up until recently we hadn’t tried it – crazy, I know. We had a false start a couple of years ago in Los Angeles where the host cancelled a week before we were due to stay there (it was a week before New Year’s Eve so accommodation was rather hard to come by at … Continue reading →

Northeast US Road Trip: Vermont

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Vermont Road Trip We only had another week left on summer vacation, so we decided to do one of America’s favourite pastimes before we leave – camping! The next few posts will cover our little camping road trip up into New England and beyond into Quebec, Canada. We left the Hamptons on the early morning train, as we had sold our trusty van Rhonda a couple of weeks previously, and so had to rent a car for this road trip. We had searched the net for good deals on car rentals on Long Island but none were to be found … Continue reading →

Family Hiking in Zion National Park

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I’d heard about the pure majesty of Zion National Park, but I’d dismissed the possibility of going because I thought it was for granola folks that get their thrills hiking through an unforgiving desert with 20 lb back packs, human waste bags, and nothing but MRE’s to sustain their lives.  Nothing against those awesomely brave folks, but no thanks! On a whim I scheduled a trip there last year.  We loved it so much that we went back this year and took the boys.  To my delight and surprise, Zion’s can be a luxury vacation with just the right mix … Continue reading →

Isla Mujeres, Mexico

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Isla Mujeres Travel Guide The last stop on our Mexican sojourn was the lovely little island of Isla Mujeres, off the coast of Cancun. With stunning beaches, cheap tacos, cute colorful houses, and golf carts for hire, what more could you want! We left the thunderstorms behind in Cancun and caught the ferry across to Isla. Upon arrival, we were struck by how much the island reminded us of Koh Tao, our favourite little island in Thailand that we visited last year. Like Koh Tao, Isla Mujeres has lots of skinny little streets, bars, restaurants, souvenir shops, and the salespeople … Continue reading →

Beach Camping With Kids at Assateague Island

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Assateague Island State Park Camping We drove 4 hours to the Maryland State Park on Assateague Island.  Assateague is known for both a state park and national park (Assateague National Park) hosting hundreds of wild horses, beachfront camping, and unparalleled undeveloped East Coast Seashore wilderness. Camping is available at both the Maryland State Park and the National Park. Reservations are recommended (and hard to come by for peak season which is from May until September).  The State park campgrounds have a bit more on the amenities including hot water showers, clean bathrooms, and running water toilets.  The NPS facilities are more rustic … Continue reading →