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July 29, 2021

12 Fun Things To Do In Cape Breton Highlands

If you’ve never heard of Cape Breton Highlands National Park, let me ask you, do you like gorgeous ocean views, spotting moose, and amazing sunrises and sunsets? Well, if you do then you need to add Cape Breton Highlands National Park to your list…

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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I thought I came for Zion… but I left with hoodo I thought I came for Zion… but I left with hoodoo-shaped hearts in my eyes 😍

But it’s no secret my favorite of the Utah Big 5 Is…
Bryce Canyon wasn’t the park I was most excited for—but it blew me away. The orange spires, the quiet of the rim trail at sunrise, the way the light changed every 5 minutes like it was putting on a show. 

It’s otherworldly. Dramatic. Intimate. And I’d go back in a heartbeat. I actually can’t wait to go back with @that_nomad_brian! 

📸 Tell me—have you ever been surprised by a park you didn’t expect to love?
One state. Five parks. Endless dusty bootprints. H One state. Five parks. Endless dusty bootprints. Here’s 1 trail in each of Utah’s Big 5 you can squeeze into a 5-day road trip👇

🥾 Zion: Emerald Pools – Beautiful, breezy, and won’t leave you gasping for air
🥾 Bryce Canyon: Navajo Loop & Queen’s Garden – The must-do hoodoo hike
🥾 Capitol Reef: Cohab Canyon Trail is like Capitol Reef’s secret passage tucked between sandstone walls and golden light, it feels like hiking through nature’s own slot canyon speakeasy.
🥾 Arches: Delicate Arch – Iconic for a reason. Go at sunrise or sunset for max wow - Arches is on a reservation system so make sure you grab a time slot! 
🥾 Canyonlands: Mesa Arch – A quick walk for a massive reward

🎒 Bonus tip: Start EARLY. Like, “Why is it still dark?” early.

👉 Save this for your Utah adventure or send it to your most outdoorsy friend!
Yes, it’s possible. Yes, it’s epic. And yes, Yes, it’s possible. 
Yes, it’s epic. 
And yes, your legs might cry a little.

Interrupting Maine content for my Utah trip at this time a few years ago! 

Here’s how I tackled all of Utah’s Mighty 5 National Parks in just 5 days—and loved (almost) every dusty, jaw-dropping minute.

📌Save this if a Mighty 5 blitz is on your bucket list!

Pro Tips: American The Beautiful Pass, Early Starts, Sunset Hikes 🧡
Note to self: Bring a jacket. And don’t wear cha Note to self: Bring a jacket. And don’t wear chacos 😂 
Actual events:
– Checked weather? Nope.
– Dressed like it was beachy coastal Maine, not wind-whipping mountain Maine? Absolutely.
– Regretted it? Only until the sky did this.

It was the kind of cold where you move around to keep warm and your nose runs faster than your legs. 

But then, started setting behind Eagle Lake and it lit up like the sky was saying “thanks for showing up anyway.”

And honestly? I’d trade warm toes for this kind of golden hour every time.

👉🏼 Save this for the days you need a reason to go anyway… even when you’re underdressed 😂

💬 Tell me I’m not the only one who never dresses right for mountain weather 😅
Shouting 🎉CONGRATULATIONS🎉 to Maine’s newe Shouting 🎉CONGRATULATIONS🎉 to Maine’s newest registered sea kayak guide @that_nomad_brian!

So proud of you 🍻 Cheers to an amazing summer 💚
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