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Carcross Desert, Carcross, Yukon Territory, Canada, smallest desert in world, Carcross Dunes
Canada, North America

The Carcross Desert: One of the World’s Smallest Dune Fields

The Carcross Desert: One of the World’s Smallest Dune Fields Updated March 2024, The Carcross Desert: One of the World’s Smallest Dune Fields was originally published in December 2022 Coming in at almost 1 square mile in size, the Carcross Desert is among the smallest dune fields in the world. With that said, its name […]

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Arch Rock, Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada
National & state Parks, Nevada, North America

Visiting Valley of Fire State Park (+Things to Do)

Visiting Valley of Fire State Park(+Things to Do) Visiting Valley of Fire State Park (+Things to Do) was originally published in February 2024 At only a one hour drive from Las Vegas, Valley of Fire State Park is one of the best things to do in Vegas, especially for those looking to get out into

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Arrigetch Peaks, Brooks Range, Gates of the Arctic, Alaska
Alaska, Expeditions, Hiking & Trekking, North America, Tours

Arrigetch Peaks Expedition: Gates of the Arctic National Park, Alaska

Arrigetch Peaks Expedition I’m beyond excited to be running this trip to explore the remote Arrigetch Peaks alongside Backpack Alaska. As many of you know, I was born, raised, and still live in Alaska and am thrilled to share my home state with you. A Little About The Arrigetch Peaks The Arrigetch Peaks, meaning ‘Fingers of

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why you should visit goblin valley, goblin valley, goblin valley state park, Utah, hoodoo, hoodoos
North America, Travel Advice

Travel to the USA: How to Get an ESTA

All you need to know about traveling to the United States of America with ESTA Traveling to the United States has not always been the simplest task. There are many factors that can contribute to a rather stressful experience. For example, those going on holiday to the U.S. have to pick a destination, a hotel,

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Mendenhall Ice Cave, Juneau, Alaska, Mendenhall Glacier, Glacier, Ice Cave, Southeast Alaska
Alaska, Hiking & Trekking, Lil Nicki's Stories, National & state Parks, North America, Photo Essays

The Surreality of the Underbelly: The Mendenhall Cave, Inside a Glacier

The Mendenhall Cave: An ice cave inside a glacier The Surreality of the Underbelly: The Mendenhall Cave, Inside a Glacier was originally written in January 2016 Sunday, Grant and I returned from our last-minute trip to Juneau, Alaska. If you aren’t familiar with me or the blog, I am a life-long Alaskan and I’ve been dying

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Reflection Pond, Reflection Pond Denali, Wonder Lake, Wonder Lake Denali, Denali, Denali National Park, Alaska
Alaska, Lil Nicki's Stories, National & state Parks, North America

The Road To Kantishna

The Road to Kantishna The Road to Kantishna was originally written in September 2015 I literally just got home from driving the entire road into Denali National Park. My parents put in for the Denali road lottery for a chance to get a permit to drive the entire road and they won. So naturally, I invited myself along. This will

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