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Looking back on posts that helped me find myself.
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The Posts That Helped Me Find Myself (Without Even Realizing It at the Time)

Sometimes the biggest turning points in your life don’t feel like big moments when you’re living them. They sneak in quietly. They show up as confusion, burnout, restlessness, or that uncomfortable “something needs to change” feeling. And only when you look back do you realize: Oh… that was me finding

Half Dome in Yosemite National Park
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How Not to Prepare for Half Dome (A Real-Life Example)

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)

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My Favorite Furry and Feathered Friends Posts

Today I look back at some of my favorite posts involving animals.  One of my favorite things when traveling is to fully envelope myself in nature and that includes some of our four legged (and winged) friends. Yay! 🐾 Life As a Dog Mom Where else would I possibly begin

sequoia national park highlights
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Sequoia National Park Highlights: Tunnel Log Drive and the Moro Rock Climb

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

Our campsite tent after flying on United Airlines
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A Smooth Flight, a Lost Bag, and the Coziest Campsite Arrival

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

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Season of Change: A Look Back at Some of My Favorite Posts

As the leaves begin to change, I thought it would be a good time to reflect on some of my favorite posts regarding change in myself. Change can be messy, freeing, painful, or beautiful and sometimes all at once.  I’ve written about growth, surrender, and finding peace in the in-between.

America the Beautiful Pass can grant you access to areas like this forest.
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From Forgotten Passes to Post-Trip Peace: Prepping Smart for Big Adventures

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