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So happy you’re here! Chasing Trail offers inspiration and practical resources for thousands of travelers and adventure seekers across the world, highlighting under-the-radar destinations and hidden gems in popular places like national parks. Plus, of course, tasty eats and drinks along the way!

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Taryn Shorr, a freelance travel writer, wearing an orange dress and a hat in a field
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I’m Taryn and I’m so happy you found me! As an adventure addict and freelance travel writer, I’ve dedicated Chasing Trail to making travel more attainable. From itineraries to hiking tips and much more, I’ll show you how to travel more often, more affordably.

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One of the prettiest, most magical spots in the Tetons is also one of the least crowded. 📍 Leigh Lake Maybe because it's right next to uber-crowded Jenny Lake and String Lakes, I have no idea, but....go. There's an excellent chance you'll have it mostly to yourself! This was an absolutely gorgeous Friday in late September (i.e.; busy season 🍂🍁), and we only saw two other groups on the trail all afternoon. . . . . . . . #grandtetons #tetons #grandtetonnationalpark #jacksonhole #jacksonwy #wynot #leighlake #honeymoon #grandteton
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One of the prettiest, most magical spots in the Tetons is also one of the least crowded. 📍 Leigh Lake Maybe because it's right next to uber-crowded Jenny Lake and String Lakes, I have no idea, but....go. There's an excellent chance you'll have it mostly to yourself! This was an absolutely gorgeous Friday in late September (i.e.; busy season 🍂🍁), and we only saw two other groups on the trail all afternoon. . . . . . . . #grandtetons #tetons #grandtetonnationalpark #jacksonhole #jacksonwy #wynot #leighlake #honeymoon #grandteton
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If you love the mountains, honeymoon in the mountains! There's no rule that says you have to go somewhere tropical or exotic. In 5 days, we hiked, rode the Jackson Hole Aerial Tram, watched spectacular sunsets, spotted moose and bear 🫎, ate incredibly well, took scenic drives, fished 🎣, cruised across Lake Jenny, and more. 🍁 Fall color was at peak 9/26-10/1 . . . . . #grandtetons #tetons #grandtetonnationalpark #jacksonhole #jacksonholewyoming #wynot #honeymooners #wyoming
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If you love the mountains, honeymoon in the mountains! There's no rule that says you have to go somewhere tropical or exotic. In 5 days, we hiked, rode the Jackson Hole Aerial Tram, watched spectacular sunsets, spotted moose and bear 🫎, ate incredibly well, took scenic drives, fished 🎣, cruised across Lake Jenny, and more. 🍁 Fall color was at peak 9/26-10/1 . . . . . #grandtetons #tetons #grandtetonnationalpark #jacksonhole #jacksonholewyoming #wynot #honeymooners #wyoming
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This right here is EXACTLY why I asked @tdcameraman to shoot our elopement. I obviously had no idea what exactly he'd come up with, but I knew 150% it would be incredible. We didn't give him any sort of shot list and we let him do 100% of the scouting on his own. We simply trusted the process and his creative genius, and could not be happier with the result. By the way, Taylor isn't an elopement or wedding photographer. In fact, most of the time he doesn't even shoot pictures with people 😂 Just goes to show that you truly never know what may come from a simple conversation. Don't be afraid to put yourself out there! Taylor, thank you so much for capturing us so accurately in our untamed, very non-traditional light. And especially thank you for being committed to this vision 😅🙏
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This right here is EXACTLY why I asked @tdcameraman to shoot our elopement. I obviously had no idea what exactly he'd come up with, but I knew 150% it would be incredible. We didn't give him any sort of shot list and we let him do 100% of the scouting on his own. We simply trusted the process and his creative genius, and could not be happier with the result. By the way, Taylor isn't an elopement or wedding photographer. In fact, most of the time he doesn't even shoot pictures with people 😂 Just goes to show that you truly never know what may come from a simple conversation. Don't be afraid to put yourself out there! Taylor, thank you so much for capturing us so accurately in our untamed, very non-traditional light. And especially thank you for being committed to this vision 😅🙏
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When I say we eloped, I mean it very literally. We didn't have a single wedding guest; it was just the two of us and our photographer @tdcameraman .... who is an absolutely incredible human, and also got ordained so he could be our legal officiant. Somehow, he managed to capture us reading our vows to one another, then said a few words to make it official, and THEN got some more amazing photos like this one, all in the same few seconds. This was RIGHT after exchanging I do's, at our gorgeous ceremony site in Custer State Park. Not a soul walked by, and the lighting and weather were both perfect and magical. A fairy tale ❤️
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When I say we eloped, I mean it very literally. We didn't have a single wedding guest; it was just the two of us and our photographer @tdcameraman .... who is an absolutely incredible human, and also got ordained so he could be our legal officiant. Somehow, he managed to capture us reading our vows to one another, then said a few words to make it official, and THEN got some more amazing photos like this one, all in the same few seconds. This was RIGHT after exchanging I do's, at our gorgeous ceremony site in Custer State Park. Not a soul walked by, and the lighting and weather were both perfect and magical. A fairy tale ❤️
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When @tdcameraman sent us our wedding gallery, I was in the middle of 6 things (per usual 🤪), so I quickly skimmed through the 200+ pictures. I IMMEDIATELY honed in on this one and sent it to him. He replied back that it was probably his fave of the weekend, too. So, this seems like a good place to start. 📍 Somewhere off the Needles Highway in Custer State Park
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When @tdcameraman sent us our wedding gallery, I was in the middle of 6 things (per usual 🤪), so I quickly skimmed through the 200+ pictures. I IMMEDIATELY honed in on this one and sent it to him. He replied back that it was probably his fave of the weekend, too. So, this seems like a good place to start. 📍 Somewhere off the Needles Highway in Custer State Park
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Allow me to [re]introduce myself 👋 I'm Taryn...Mckee (has a nice ring to it, eh?). Whether you're new around here or you've been with me for a couple years, a LOT has changed recently. First, we eloped 2 weeks ago! On the anniversary of the day we met, in the place we met. For those of you who don't know, Steven & I were long distance for multiple years (Arizona and Louisiana). I moved to the Ozarks area of Missouri at the beginning of summer, and he just arrived this past weekend. AND started his new job (same position and company, new branch) this morning 🙌 I literally picked the keys to our new house up hours after getting home from our elopement/honeymoon last week 🤪 After years of being in a very NON-traditional relationship, we were ironically textbook traditional in the end - getting married and moving in together the following week 😂 Things are suuuuper busy, as you can imagine, and I leave for a press trip tomorrow morning. But! I'm hoping to share wedding details all throughout this week. We both SO appreciate the messages checking in! Some of you were worried that I hadn't posted since I said I was headed out to get married lol. Thanks for lookin' out, y'all!
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Allow me to [re]introduce myself 👋 I'm Taryn...Mckee (has a nice ring to it, eh?). Whether you're new around here or you've been with me for a couple years, a LOT has changed recently. First, we eloped 2 weeks ago! On the anniversary of the day we met, in the place we met. For those of you who don't know, Steven & I were long distance for multiple years (Arizona and Louisiana). I moved to the Ozarks area of Missouri at the beginning of summer, and he just arrived this past weekend. AND started his new job (same position and company, new branch) this morning 🙌 I literally picked the keys to our new house up hours after getting home from our elopement/honeymoon last week 🤪 After years of being in a very NON-traditional relationship, we were ironically textbook traditional in the end - getting married and moving in together the following week 😂 Things are suuuuper busy, as you can imagine, and I leave for a press trip tomorrow morning. But! I'm hoping to share wedding details all throughout this week. We both SO appreciate the messages checking in! Some of you were worried that I hadn't posted since I said I was headed out to get married lol. Thanks for lookin' out, y'all!
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