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15 Genius Camping Must Haves (Plus Bonus Tips + Hacks!)

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In today's world where most of us are increasingly "plugged in" and stress levels are higher than ever, it's extremely difficult to truly relax — to unplug, if you will. So it's no surprise that camping and glamping are enjoying an unprecedented moment in the spotlight (and by association, so are camping must haves). After all, camping provides a long list of health and wellness be[...]

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9 Camp French Press Models for Amazing Camping Coffee

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Camping and coffee go together like, well, camping and coffee. It even sounds good together: camping coffee. Truly, camping coffee just hits different — especially when it's made with a camp French press. There’s nothing quite like unzipping your tent or opening your campervan doors and enjoying sunrise with a steaming cup o’ joe. Whether you had a long drive or you're heading out[...]

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8 Best Hiking Hydration Packs for Women

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Are you an occasional hiker or interested in getting into hiking? Or at the opposite end of the spectrum, do you regularly explore new trails with your family or put in for every famously hard-to-get hiking permit there is? Whichever applies to you, there's no question that high-quality hydration packs for women make a world of difference.A properly-fitted hydration backpack holds all you[...]

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I travel extensively, I kinda like to hike and think of myself as "outdoorsy," and I'm a wannabe photographer. I'm glad you're here and hope you'll stay awhile!

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If you've seen my stories the past few days, you know I went to Gardiner, Montana, the teeny-tiny community at Yellowstone's north entrance. [If you didn't see the stories, they're now a highlight!]

The devastating flooding in June hit Gardiner the hardest. Y'all probably saw the now-famous home that fell into the river in one piece - that was Gardiner. BUT amazingly, the community has largely returned to normal. Businesses just outside the park are open, the river has returned to nearly normal flow rates and clarity. Should be business as usual, except...it's a ghost town.

While 90ish % of the park has since reopened (amen! 🙏), the north entrance remains closed - because the road looks like this in five places. That means that although people have resumed visiting iconic sites like Old Faithful and traffic elsewhere in the park has returned to normal parking lot conditions, Gardiner has been largely forgotten about. 

Here's the thing...

This is an unprecedented opportunity to experience a different Yellowstone. A Yellowstone you can enjoy largely to yourself, sharing it with no one but wildlife. Free of traffic and crowds of impatient tourists. Although you can't drive into the north entrance, you can take a whole slew of different tours or hire a guide, or hike or bike some limited routes (including to Mammoth Hot Springs!). 

This goes for Gardiner itself too. Most of the outfitters, accommodations, and restaurants/shops in town are OPEN and ready for business, ready to show you this other side of Yellowstone that's here for just a limited time. These aren't corporations that can afford to have an off season, y'all. They're small, family-owned businesses that depend ENTIRELY on having a strong summer season. There's no sugar coating it, this community NEEDS our support. 

If you've been considering taking a trip to Yellowstone or canceled one earlier this summer, reconsider. Go [re]discover the charms of Gardiner - check the highlight for all the ways you can and please help spread the word that Gardiner is open! We've met so many people that honestly didn't realize it's accessible!
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If you've seen my stories the past few days, you know I went to Gardiner, Montana, the teeny-tiny community at Yellowstone's north entrance. [If you didn't see the stories, they're now a highlight!] The devastating flooding in June hit Gardiner the hardest. Y'all probably saw the now-famous home that fell into the river in one piece - that was Gardiner. BUT amazingly, the community has largely returned to normal. Businesses just outside the park are open, the river has returned to nearly normal flow rates and clarity. Should be business as usual, except...it's a ghost town. While 90ish % of the park has since reopened (amen! 🙏), the north entrance remains closed - because the road looks like this in five places. That means that although people have resumed visiting iconic sites like Old Faithful and traffic elsewhere in the park has returned to normal parking lot conditions, Gardiner has been largely forgotten about. Here's the thing... This is an unprecedented opportunity to experience a different Yellowstone. A Yellowstone you can enjoy largely to yourself, sharing it with no one but wildlife. Free of traffic and crowds of impatient tourists. Although you can't drive into the north entrance, you can take a whole slew of different tours or hire a guide, or hike or bike some limited routes (including to Mammoth Hot Springs!). This goes for Gardiner itself too. Most of the outfitters, accommodations, and restaurants/shops in town are OPEN and ready for business, ready to show you this other side of Yellowstone that's here for just a limited time. These aren't corporations that can afford to have an off season, y'all. They're small, family-owned businesses that depend ENTIRELY on having a strong summer season. There's no sugar coating it, this community NEEDS our support. If you've been considering taking a trip to Yellowstone or canceled one earlier this summer, reconsider. Go [re]discover the charms of Gardiner - check the highlight for all the ways you can and please help spread the word that Gardiner is open! We've met so many people that honestly didn't realize it's accessible!
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Had to sneak this one in late to be able to use the sound 😅

We had the huge honor of being in the first wave of guests at the oldest dude ranch in Montana, the OTO. It was built in 1889, closed in 1939, and just welcomed its first guests since at the end of July 2022. Pretty incredible staying in original cabins!

Stay tuned, I'll be sharing a ton more this entire coming week. 🤠

#montana #montanamoment #yellowstonecountry #duderanch #montanaranch #gardiner #paradisevalley
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Had to sneak this one in late to be able to use the sound 😅 We had the huge honor of being in the first wave of guests at the oldest dude ranch in Montana, the OTO. It was built in 1889, closed in 1939, and just welcomed its first guests since at the end of July 2022. Pretty incredible staying in original cabins! Stay tuned, I'll be sharing a ton more this entire coming week. 🤠 #montana #montanamoment #yellowstonecountry #duderanch #montanaranch #gardiner #paradisevalley
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Checked a major item off my personal bucket list today 🙌 Montana is such a special place and somehow even more magical on horseback.

#montanamoment #duderanch #montanaranch #bucketlist #gramslayers #ranching #yellowstonecountry #doepicshit
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Checked a major item off my personal bucket list today 🙌 Montana is such a special place and somehow even more magical on horseback. #montanamoment #duderanch #montanaranch #bucketlist #gramslayers #ranching #yellowstonecountry #doepicshit
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Seriously, y'all have no idea how often I answer the question, "What do you actually do? For a living? Like what do you DO?" 🤣🤪

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Seriously, y'all have no idea how often I answer the question, "What do you actually do? For a living? Like what do you DO?" 🤣🤪 #travelwriter #freelance #wheretonext #doepicshit #benomadic #gypsysoul #wanderlust #wanderwithme
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If you've seen my stories the past few days, you know I went to Gardiner, Montana, the teeny-tiny community at Yellowstone's north entrance. [If you didn't see the stories, they're now a highlight!]

The devastating flooding in June hit Gardiner the hardest. Y'all probably saw the now-famous home that fell into the river in one piece - that was Gardiner. BUT amazingly, the community has largely returned to normal. Businesses just outside the park are open, the river has returned to nearly normal flow rates and clarity. Should be business as usual, except...it's a ghost town.

While 90ish % of the park has since reopened (amen! 🙏), the north entrance remains closed - because the road looks like this in five places. That means that although people have resumed visiting iconic sites like Old Faithful and traffic elsewhere in the park has returned to normal parking lot conditions, Gardiner has been largely forgotten about. 

Here's the thing...

This is an unprecedented opportunity to experience a different Yellowstone. A Yellowstone you can enjoy largely to yourself, sharing it with no one but wildlife. Free of traffic and crowds of impatient tourists. Although you can't drive into the north entrance, you can take a whole slew of different tours or hire a guide, or hike or bike some limited routes (including to Mammoth Hot Springs!). 

This goes for Gardiner itself too. Most of the outfitters, accommodations, and restaurants/shops in town are OPEN and ready for business, ready to show you this other side of Yellowstone that's here for just a limited time. These aren't corporations that can afford to have an off season, y'all. They're small, family-owned businesses that depend ENTIRELY on having a strong summer season. There's no sugar coating it, this community NEEDS our support. 

If you've been considering taking a trip to Yellowstone or canceled one earlier this summer, reconsider. Go [re]discover the charms of Gardiner - check the highlight for all the ways you can and please help spread the word that Gardiner is open! We've met so many people that honestly didn't realize it's accessible!
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If you've seen my stories the past few days, you know I went to Gardiner, Montana, the teeny-tiny community at Yellowstone's north entrance. [If you didn't see the stories, they're now a highlight!] The devastating flooding in June hit Gardiner the hardest. Y'all probably saw the now-famous home that fell into the river in one piece - that was Gardiner. BUT amazingly, the community has largely returned to normal. Businesses just outside the park are open, the river has returned to nearly normal flow rates and clarity. Should be business as usual, except...it's a ghost town. While 90ish % of the park has since reopened (amen! 🙏), the north entrance remains closed - because the road looks like this in five places. That means that although people have resumed visiting iconic sites like Old Faithful and traffic elsewhere in the park has returned to normal parking lot conditions, Gardiner has been largely forgotten about. Here's the thing... This is an unprecedented opportunity to experience a different Yellowstone. A Yellowstone you can enjoy largely to yourself, sharing it with no one but wildlife. Free of traffic and crowds of impatient tourists. Although you can't drive into the north entrance, you can take a whole slew of different tours or hire a guide, or hike or bike some limited routes (including to Mammoth Hot Springs!). This goes for Gardiner itself too. Most of the outfitters, accommodations, and restaurants/shops in town are OPEN and ready for business, ready to show you this other side of Yellowstone that's here for just a limited time. These aren't corporations that can afford to have an off season, y'all. They're small, family-owned businesses that depend ENTIRELY on having a strong summer season. There's no sugar coating it, this community NEEDS our support. If you've been considering taking a trip to Yellowstone or canceled one earlier this summer, reconsider. Go [re]discover the charms of Gardiner - check the highlight for all the ways you can and please help spread the word that Gardiner is open! We've met so many people that honestly didn't realize it's accessible!
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Had to sneak this one in late to be able to use the sound 😅

We had the huge honor of being in the first wave of guests at the oldest dude ranch in Montana, the OTO. It was built in 1889, closed in 1939, and just welcomed its first guests since at the end of July 2022. Pretty incredible staying in original cabins!

Stay tuned, I'll be sharing a ton more this entire coming week. 🤠

#montana #montanamoment #yellowstonecountry #duderanch #montanaranch #gardiner #paradisevalley
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Had to sneak this one in late to be able to use the sound 😅 We had the huge honor of being in the first wave of guests at the oldest dude ranch in Montana, the OTO. It was built in 1889, closed in 1939, and just welcomed its first guests since at the end of July 2022. Pretty incredible staying in original cabins! Stay tuned, I'll be sharing a ton more this entire coming week. 🤠 #montana #montanamoment #yellowstonecountry #duderanch #montanaranch #gardiner #paradisevalley
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Checked a major item off my personal bucket list today 🙌 Montana is such a special place and somehow even more magical on horseback.

#montanamoment #duderanch #montanaranch #bucketlist #gramslayers #ranching #yellowstonecountry #doepicshit
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Checked a major item off my personal bucket list today 🙌 Montana is such a special place and somehow even more magical on horseback. #montanamoment #duderanch #montanaranch #bucketlist #gramslayers #ranching #yellowstonecountry #doepicshit
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Seriously, y'all have no idea how often I answer the question, "What do you actually do? For a living? Like what do you DO?" 🤣🤪

#travelwriter #freelance #wheretonext #doepicshit #benomadic #gypsysoul #wanderlust #wanderwithme
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Seriously, y'all have no idea how often I answer the question, "What do you actually do? For a living? Like what do you DO?" 🤣🤪 #travelwriter #freelance #wheretonext #doepicshit #benomadic #gypsysoul #wanderlust #wanderwithme
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"Do you travel internationally? Don't you want to?"

I hear variations of this a lot. My answer may surprise many of you - nope.

Juuuust before The Big C, I was starting to dip my toes into international press trips. Of course, the entire world changed and that got put on the back burner. 

I started exploring places I NEVER would have had on my radar. Wouldn't have even considered. To be honest, and I'm almost ashamed to admit this, I baaaarely accepted a few of my 2020 and 2021 assignments. But the result completely changed my life, and I mean that very literally. 

I've had my mind absolutely blown 🤯 by some of the most incredible places, many of which I could easily drive to from my home. It's changed my perspectives on several things. Most notably, it created a parallel that's made me more appreciative of what I already have in my life. We live in a society that *constantly* encourages us to seek out more + 'better', manipulates us into thinking there's always more, but we should never stop and slow down or we'll miss it. 

To some degree there's a bit of truth in that and I'm not saying I'll never travel internationally again, but in this phase of my life, I'm all about experiences and relationships, and exploring new places slowly....some right here in our proverbial backyards....is a big key to that.

As proof of my point here, any guesses on which highly underrated US state is in these pics?

#wheretonext #earthmix #traveladdict #giveashit #earthporn #theadventurenetwork #speechlessplaces  #welltravelled #instapassport #greatplacesgreatfaces
"Do you travel internationally? Don't you want to?"

I hear variations of this a lot. My answer may surprise many of you - nope.

Juuuust before The Big C, I was starting to dip my toes into international press trips. Of course, the entire world changed and that got put on the back burner. 

I started exploring places I NEVER would have had on my radar. Wouldn't have even considered. To be honest, and I'm almost ashamed to admit this, I baaaarely accepted a few of my 2020 and 2021 assignments. But the result completely changed my life, and I mean that very literally. 

I've had my mind absolutely blown 🤯 by some of the most incredible places, many of which I could easily drive to from my home. It's changed my perspectives on several things. Most notably, it created a parallel that's made me more appreciative of what I already have in my life. We live in a society that *constantly* encourages us to seek out more + 'better', manipulates us into thinking there's always more, but we should never stop and slow down or we'll miss it. 

To some degree there's a bit of truth in that and I'm not saying I'll never travel internationally again, but in this phase of my life, I'm all about experiences and relationships, and exploring new places slowly....some right here in our proverbial backyards....is a big key to that.

As proof of my point here, any guesses on which highly underrated US state is in these pics?

#wheretonext #earthmix #traveladdict #giveashit #earthporn #theadventurenetwork #speechlessplaces  #welltravelled #instapassport #greatplacesgreatfaces
"Do you travel internationally? Don't you want to?"

I hear variations of this a lot. My answer may surprise many of you - nope.

Juuuust before The Big C, I was starting to dip my toes into international press trips. Of course, the entire world changed and that got put on the back burner. 

I started exploring places I NEVER would have had on my radar. Wouldn't have even considered. To be honest, and I'm almost ashamed to admit this, I baaaarely accepted a few of my 2020 and 2021 assignments. But the result completely changed my life, and I mean that very literally. 

I've had my mind absolutely blown 🤯 by some of the most incredible places, many of which I could easily drive to from my home. It's changed my perspectives on several things. Most notably, it created a parallel that's made me more appreciative of what I already have in my life. We live in a society that *constantly* encourages us to seek out more + 'better', manipulates us into thinking there's always more, but we should never stop and slow down or we'll miss it. 

To some degree there's a bit of truth in that and I'm not saying I'll never travel internationally again, but in this phase of my life, I'm all about experiences and relationships, and exploring new places slowly....some right here in our proverbial backyards....is a big key to that.

As proof of my point here, any guesses on which highly underrated US state is in these pics?

#wheretonext #earthmix #traveladdict #giveashit #earthporn #theadventurenetwork #speechlessplaces  #welltravelled #instapassport #greatplacesgreatfaces
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"Do you travel internationally? Don't you want to?" I hear variations of this a lot. My answer may surprise many of you - nope. Juuuust before The Big C, I was starting to dip my toes into international press trips. Of course, the entire world changed and that got put on the back burner. I started exploring places I NEVER would have had on my radar. Wouldn't have even considered. To be honest, and I'm almost ashamed to admit this, I baaaarely accepted a few of my 2020 and 2021 assignments. But the result completely changed my life, and I mean that very literally. I've had my mind absolutely blown 🤯 by some of the most incredible places, many of which I could easily drive to from my home. It's changed my perspectives on several things. Most notably, it created a parallel that's made me more appreciative of what I already have in my life. We live in a society that *constantly* encourages us to seek out more + 'better', manipulates us into thinking there's always more, but we should never stop and slow down or we'll miss it. To some degree there's a bit of truth in that and I'm not saying I'll never travel internationally again, but in this phase of my life, I'm all about experiences and relationships, and exploring new places slowly....some right here in our proverbial backyards....is a big key to that. As proof of my point here, any guesses on which highly underrated US state is in these pics? #wheretonext #earthmix #traveladdict #giveashit #earthporn #theadventurenetwork #speechlessplaces #welltravelled #instapassport #greatplacesgreatfaces
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Turns out there's a heck of a lot more to Wyoming than its national parks. Literally ALWAYS worth it to explore off the beaten path! 

#thatswy #wynot #wyoming #lifeisbetteroffroad #doepicshit #dirtbaggypsies #snowyrange #wheretonext
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Turns out there's a heck of a lot more to Wyoming than its national parks. Literally ALWAYS worth it to explore off the beaten path! #thatswy #wynot #wyoming #lifeisbetteroffroad #doepicshit #dirtbaggypsies #snowyrange #wheretonext
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