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The ultimate 1-day Joshua Tree National Park itinerary: 9 best hikes & scrambles (post-COVID)

brooke brisbine·April 7, 2021
Largely popularised by the 1987 U2 album of the same name, Joshua Tree straddles the Mojave and Colorado...
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Panorama Loop hike Joshua Tree National Park

Vanlife diaries #4: Joshua Tree

brooke brisbine·April 7, 2021
This week was a little different than our other weeks on the road, namely because we stayed in...
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Vanlife diaries #3: Big Sur, Malibu & Anaheim

brooke brisbine·March 29, 2021
Following the last two weeks of rather intense driving, we were ready for cruisier days and fewer long...
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Vanlife diaries #2: Southern Oregon, Redwoods & California wine country

brooke brisbine·March 22, 2021
With the first week of vanlife under our belts, Dan and I launched full-steam-ahead this week into more...
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Vanlife Diaries #1: Washington & Oregon coast

brooke brisbine·March 18, 2021
In case you missed it… it’s official, I LIVE IN A VAN!! After months of tireless organising, coordinating,...
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The ultimate 1-day Canyonlands National Park itinerary: Druid Arch hike & best viewpoints (post-COVID)

brooke brisbine·January 19, 2021
Protecting nearly 350,000 acres of red rock canyons, sweeping mesas, towering rock arches, and sand-sculpted spires in southern...
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Arches National Park itinerary best views hikes

The ultimate 1-day Arches National Park itinerary: 17 best viewpoints & hikes (post-COVID)

brooke brisbine·January 17, 2021
Boasting over 2,000 natural rock arches, each the product of millions of years of violent wind, salt, and...
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The ultimate 1-day Yosemite National Park itinerary: 11 best viewpoints & hikes (post-COVID)

brooke brisbine·January 16, 2021
Situated in the heart of the Sierra Nevada mountains and sculpted by glaciers over millions of years, Yosemite...
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The best alternative to The Wave: White Pocket & Vermillion Cliffs with Dreamland Safari

brooke brisbine·November 21, 2020
Of all Arizona’s incredible natural marvels and vibrant geological wonders, The Wave is truly one of the most...
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Trinity Alps Four Lakes Loop hike

Four Lakes Loop (days 2 & 3): Summit Lake to Long Canyon via Siligo Peak & Luella Lake

brooke brisbine·November 16, 2020
Continuing the Four Lakes Loop past another 3 sparkling lakes in the Trinity Alps Wilderness, the next two...
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Four Lakes Loop (day 1): Long Canyon to Summit Lake

brooke brisbine·November 16, 2020
After getting smoked out of Mt Whitney and frantically scrambling to plan an alternative backpacking adventure for the...
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Frozen Larch Hike: Ingalls Lake & South Ingalls Peak

brooke brisbine·October 14, 2020
Alpine Lakes Wilderness never fails to impress, particularly during the magic of mid-autumn when all the leaves have...
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Lake Chelan Summit Trail sawtooth traverse hike Stehekin

Chelan Summit Trail (days 3 & 4): Star Lake to Stehekin via Boulder Butte & Purple Pass

brooke brisbine·October 12, 2020
Following an eventful two days on the trail with multiple summits and millions of golden larches, our adventure...
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Lake Chelan Summit Trail hike golden larch Stehekin

Chelan Summit Trail (days 1 & 2): Prince Creek to Star Lake via Star & Courtney Peak

brooke brisbine·October 12, 2020
For only a few spectacular weeks every autumn, the otherwise unremarkable alpine larch trees in the Pacific Northwest...
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Maple Pass Loop Wing Lake Black Peak hiking

Maple Pass Loop & Black Peak (days 2 & 3): Lewis Lake to Wing Lake & Black Peak Summit

brooke brisbine·October 8, 2020
Following a spectacular day along the Maple Pass Loop trail yesterday, we’ve left the crowds behind to trek...
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