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Crystal Springs, Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, Amargosa Valley, Mojave Desert, Nevada
Nevada, North America

Visiting Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge in Nevada

Visiting Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge in Nevada Updated October 2024, Visiting Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge in Nevada was originally published in 2024 On my most recent to my parents (who live in Pahrump, Nevada now), we made a pit stop by the Ash Meadows Wildlife Refuge on our way to Death Valley National […]

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Grinnell Lake, Grinnell Glacier Hike, Glacier National Park, Montana, USA
Montana, National & state Parks, North America

A Comprehensive Guide to Glacier National Park, Montana

A Comprehensive Guide to Glacier National Park, Montana Updated October 2024, A Comprehensive Guide to Glacier National Park, Montana was originally published in May 2023 Been wanting to go to Glacier National Park and just don’t know where to start in the planning process?  Not to worry, in this guide, you’ll find everything you need

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Temple of Kukulcan, El Castillo, Chichen Itza, Yucatan, Mexico
Mexico, North America

Visiting Chichen Itza Ruins, Mexico’s Wonder of the World

Visiting Chichen Itza Ruins, Mexico’s Wonder of the World Updated September 2024, Visiting Chichen Itza Ruins, Mexico’s Wonder of the World was originally published in October 2022 Chichen Itza is one of Mexico’s most famous sites being labeled one of the new 7 wonders of the world as well as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

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Williwaw Lakes, Anchorage, Alaska, Chugach, Chugach State Park
Alaska, Hiking & Trekking, North America, Travel Advice, Travel Guide

Free Things To Do In Anchorage

Free Things to do in Anchorage Updated June 2024, Free Things to do in Anchorage was originally written in 2015 I’ve lived in, around, or near Anchorage my entire life. Although I grew up not thinking it was too exciting of a place, after years of international travel I’ve come to realize how unique a city Anchorage

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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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