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Some people do things they shouldn’t just because they can…and others that can do things, sometimes still shouldn’t. Which is where we landed with the well-known Half Dome hike in Yosemite National Park. This was part of our Mt. Whitney trip planned all the way back in late winter (February/March)
Hey hi helloooo to all you adventurous gals and guys of the interweb! We’ll be diving into Kings Canyon today and the scenery around it, so stick around to hear about how to snag permits there, (even last minute), the best ice cream stop along the way, and the reason
Hollaaaa friends! ✌️ As promised, today’s post will be centered around the Tunnel Log and Moro Rock. (One of my favorite mini stops to date). Check more deets out below if you’re planning a trip for the Sequoia National Park, and let me know if you have any tidbits I
Yay! So we’re moving past the planning, prepping and organizing of the trip and into the “get to see cool stuff” part. Today’s post will be centered around Sequoia National Park, where we spent most of the second day exploring. If you’ve been waiting for those tall tree pics, I
Flying on an airplane is part of the whole experience for me in a vacation of any kind. Whether it’s taking us to a new adventure in the wilderness or just to a city to chill for a weekend, I feel like it begins as soon as we start on
So you may be wondering how it all went. “The Whitney Trip.” …it was life changing, as per usual with trips like these. The more nature and world I have the opportunity to experience, the more I wonder why more people don’t make time to be with Mother Nature. Key
Mmkay guys and gals. The bags are zipped, the permits are in hand, and the butterflies are very real. This is the part where the planning turns into movement, where spreadsheets, gear lists, and training miles finally meet the open road. Before the big climb, we mapped out a route
Big hikes don’t just happen, they’re built on a mix of paperwork, patience, and plenty of chaos. Mt. Whitney may be the highest peak in the lower 48, but before you even lace up your boots, (or trail runners, these ones on sale right now are my faves), there are
Sometimes adventure has a way of rerouting us. One minute you’re planning to trek through canyons, and the next you’re staring down the tallest peak in the lower 48. This post kicks off a three-part series on how we pivoted from our Grand Canyon plans to preparing for Mt. Whitney.
