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January 11, 2022

14 Fun Things To Do In Asheville, North Carolina

One of the coolest small cities on the East Coast, Asheville has a relaxed boho vibe that I love! It’s weird and that’s just the way locals want to keep it. The city has a backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains and an insane number of craft breweries. Asheville is a refreshingly unique combination of hipster meets outdoor enthusiasts…

July 22, 2021

How To Spend 3 Days In Asheville, North Carolina

This weird and charming city has tons of accolades including landing on “The South’s Prettiest Cities” list and “The South’s Best Food Cities” list, respectively. After visiting Asheville it’s easy to see why everyone raves about it. Not only is it a city filled with food and art, but it’s incredibly dog friendly too (bestill my heart)…

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Floating through a Louisiana swamp with gators 🐊 , dragonflies, and existential questions.

The Spanish moss dripped. The water barely moved. The gators? Unbothered, hydrated, in their villain era.

Floating through the 7,000 acre Honey Island Swamp is strangely peaceful—like Mother Nature whispered, “shhh... this part’s just for you.”

If you’ve never done a swamp tour, add it to your list - it’s really close to New Orleans and so worth it! 

It’s haunting, beautiful, and deeply underrated. 

We loved @cajunencounters (shout out to our captain, Randy (or Blueberry🫐 - he was great!!) 

They are ethical too (no marshmallow baiting here)! 

📍 Honey Island Swamp, Louisiana 

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Would you wake up at 4:30am for this kind of peace Would you wake up at 4:30am for this kind of peace? Because same—and no regrets.

Cape Breton Highlands served up a surreal sunrise. Cold fingers, warm coffee, and that kind of silence that makes your brain exhale for the first time in days. Not even going to lie the 🦞 lobster boats were the 🍒 cherry in top 👌🏻

Nova Scotia is a whole vibe, and if you’re planning a road trip? Add a sunrise in Cape Breton Highlands National Park to your list! No debate.

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I wanted to see a bear on our trip to @greatsmokyn I wanted to see a bear on our trip to @greatsmokynps last month. It was my only goal, really! ((Poor @that_nomad_brian had to deal with my shenanigans 😂 - I give him all the credit for finding all the bears we saw))

I’ve been to the Smokies 4 other times and had never seen one - the weird thing is, I’ve seen bears - lots of them. I just really wanted to see one HERE for some reason. 

I saw at least 5 bears on this trip 💚 But this one was my favorite - just playing and climbing! 

There’s a reason Cades Cove is a top wildlife spot—and after this, I get the hype.

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If your dog had thumbs, they’d book the trip the If your dog had thumbs, they’d book the trip themselves. 

This is your proof that Acadia isn’t just for lobster rolls and lighthouses—it’s a pup’s paradise too.

Acadia is basically a VIP playground for pups:
🐕 Carriage Roads = 45 miles of tail-wagging freedom
💦 Jordan Pond = picturesque vibes + hydration station
🌲 Forest trails = 14/10 sniffability
🪑 Picnic spots = ideal for treat negotiations

My adventure sidekick gave it two paws up and one muddy belly.
Because the only thing better than chasing views?

Watching them chase squirrels (and dreams).

Whether you’re leash-training a trail newbie or rolling with a seasoned wilderness woof, Acadia is a doggo-approved escape that doesn’t skimp on the wow.

Save this post for your next pup-friendly adventure 🐶⛰️ and tag your favorite trail buddy below!

Got a national park recs for dogs? Drop it—I’m building the ultimate paw-approved list. 🗺️🐾
Happy 5th Birthday to my beautiful wolfy princess Happy 5th Birthday to my beautiful wolfy princess Freya!! 

Aka Bean, Beany, Frey Bean, Puffin, Puffin Butt, Puff, Frey, Frey Baby! 

Our champion digger, dancing for dinner, will never pass up people food girly! 

Frey is the the sweetest, most sassy, funny girl! We love you Frey, how is this girl 5? 🥹🥰
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