An Epic 4 Day Itinerary: Adventuring Through Yellowstone

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Yellowstone National Park

From the to the majestic bison that roam freely through Hayden Valley to the bubbling hot springs of Grand Prismatic, Yellowstone National Park is truly like no other place on Earth. There is a common truth among visitors who flock to this park each year. There’s no wrong way to experience Yellowstone. No matter what entrance you use, no matter what activity level you are, and no matter how much time you have to spend, there’s always a great adventure to be had. After being on my bucket list for years I was finally able to visit Yellowstone National Park. Journey with me as we explore the park in four adventure filled days! Continue Reading →

The Colorful Hot Springs of Yellowstone

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The hot springs of Yellowstone

One of the exciting activities you can do while in Yellowstone National Park is to hunt for famous hot springs. Of all the geothermal features in the park, these hot springs display the most color variety. You can find various shades of red, green, blue, yellow, brown, black and white represented in hot springs all around the park. It’s almost as if an artist had spilled or mixed paints together to create these colorful natural displays. Some are tiny holes in the ground while others are massive steaming hot pools. In this story I’ll show you the hot springs I visited on the western side of Yellowstone National Park. Continue Reading →

Discover The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Orlando

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Wizarding World of Harry Potter Orlando

How many of you Harry Potter fans would give anything to be transported into the magical world of wizards and fantastic beasts? Well at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Orlando now you can! I’m not kidding. This place is amazing! JK Rowling actually insisted on keeping the scale of the park consistent with the books. Everything looks and feels just as though Hogwarts really truly exists. Come with me as we explore the park together and discover amazing things to do, see, eat and drink. Oh and of course we’ll try a spell or two. Continue Reading →

Hiking Vasquez Rocks – From Hideout To Hollywood

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Hiking Vasquez Rocks

Did you know that there is an area not too far from Los Angeles with some very peculiar looking rocks that was the filming location for an episode of Star Trek? It’s true! I had heard the tale but had never seen it for myself. Being the curious person that I am, I decided it was time to seek this place out and view its interesting rock formations. My goal was to explore Vasquez Rocks and in the process I would learn the incredible tale of the very successful Mexican bandit for whom the place was named after. Continue Reading →

Mystery Abounds In Arizona’s Superstition Mountains

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Superstition Mountains

As I drove east of Phoenix and away from its bustling metropolis I became intrigued by the legends surrounding the mysterious Superstition Mountains. The jagged mountain peaks of this vast desert landscape lingered just ahead of me. Soon I’d be hiking on a trail in the heart of the area where legends and tales of a lost gold mine have existed for over one hundred years. Was it still out there? Would others be searching for it? I’d soon find out.

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Views Of Spring Along The Satwiwa Loop Trail

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Driving to the Satwiwa Loop Trail

Do you know what’s the greatest thing about the rainy season? When it ends! I’m only partially kidding. I know we need the rain but for hikers like me it’s a bummer when your forced indoors because of bad weather. Like most people I can’t wait to get back outside to hit the trails again. I look forward to those early spring months when landscapes become carpeted with young new grass and hills boast brilliant wildflower blooms. Spring marks one of the best times of the year to go hiking in Southern California. It’s no wonder I was excited by the visual beauty of the rolling hills as we drove in to the parking lot for the Satwiwa Loop Trail. In the near distance mysterious mountains beckoned for us to explore them. Continue Reading →

The Outdoors Winter Gear Gift Guide

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Outdoors winter gear gift guide

Well the holiday season is finally here! I’m super excited to stock up on some new gear and can’t wait to give loved ones gifts to help keep them inspired to enjoy the outdoors! When I started making a list of gear I already own, I realized I have some pretty good stuff that I can recommend to you guys as holiday gift ideas. So without further ado, here is my recommended outdoors winter gear gift guide. Continue Reading →

Take A Tour Of Canada’s Capital Ottawa

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The city of Ottawa, Canada's southeastern capital

If your touring through Eastern Canada definitely make it a point to visit Ottawa, Canada’s beautiful capital city. Ottawa is commonly described by locals as an environmentally friendly city that’s safe, quiet, and very clean. Although it’s not as big of a metropolis as Toronto or Montreal, Ottawa does share some of the same cultural advantages while managing to retain a small town feeling. I decided that by taking a bus tour of the city I could enjoy Ottawa’s charm and at the same time learn about it’s fascinating history. Continue Reading →

How To Survive A Solo Camping Trip

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Is Solo Camping Safe?

Almost everyone I know loves a good camping trip. Time spent in the great outdoors among friends is something you just can’t beat as an adventurer. But what if you were forced to camp alone? Could you still enjoy yourself? How safe would you feel and why would you do it anyway? These are some of the questions I had to ask myself before I set out on my first solo camping trip. If your thinking of going camping alone you definitely want to read this. I’ll show you how I survived camping in the great outdoors on my own. I’ll also share a few horror stories about solo campers that will spook you into being more aware of your surroundings!

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Getting Lost Hiking The Bridge To Nowhere

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Bridge To Nowhere

So you’re telling me there is a bridge that we will be hiking to it but it goes nowhere? Let me think…ok sure. Looks like I just got talked into hiking “The Bridge To Nowhere”. There’s just one thing. If it goes nowhere, why even bother hiking to it? A friend of mine was really excited about this adventure. A coworker had done it the previous week and was sharing great stories of how much fun the hike was. I consider myself an adventurous person so I took the bait, called a few friends and asked them to join me Saturday for a nice hike through the San Gabriel Mountains. It was quite and adventure to say the least and we saw more than we bargained for.

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