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The Wave Arizona Lottery: Winning a Permit in 2025

The unusual rock formations in The Wave Arizona

Interested in learning how to win a permit in The Wave Arizona lottery? Read insider tips that could help you beat the odds from someone who's done it — twice.

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Destinations, The Great Outdoors, Travel Tips

25 Epic Bucket List Arizona Adventures

A hiker using trekking poles hiking in the Grand Canyon, one of the ultimate Arizona adventures

Arizona adventures truly have something for everyone. With multiple national parks, incredibly diverse landscapes, rich history, endless outdoor recreation, and world-class dining, nightlife, and resorts, it's an amazing place. Here are 25 bucket list Arizona experiences, straight from locals. Arizona is arguably one of the most iconic states, synonymous with the Wild Wild West and the[...]

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The Great Outdoors, Destinations, Hiking, National Parks

15 Stunning Great Smoky Mountain Waterfalls

Spruce Flats Falls and its grotto below, one of the most impressive waterfalls in the Smokies

From the most popular to remote gems requiring backcountry treks, this guide highlights the best 15 amazing Smoky Mountain waterfalls (and the hikes that take you to them!).

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Hiking, Destinations, The Great Outdoors

31 Best East Coast Hikes for Your 2025 Bucket List

The iconic trestle bridge over a waterfall in Letchworth Gorge State Park in New York

Want to tackle some of the best East Coast hiking? From rugged mountains to tranquil beaches, the best hikes on the East Coast have a little of everything.

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Hiking, Destinations, National Parks, The Great Outdoors

11 of the Best South Dakota Badlands Hikes

Sunset over badlands formations in the Sage Creek Wilderness section of the park, one of the best Badlands hikes

Hiking in Badlands National Park is a unique, wild experience—literally! You can hike off-trail, and the entire park is wildlife galore. Read about our favorite trails!

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Destinations, Gear Guides, National Parks, The Great Outdoors, Travel Tips

16 Most Stunning Underrated National Parks in the US

Crater Lake surrounded by trees on a cloudless day

The best way to experience America's natural beauty and splendor without the crowds? Visit one of its most underrated national parks.

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Hiking, Destinations, National Parks

Running Eagle Falls (AKA Trick Falls): Easy Hike in Glacier

Running Eagle Falls Glacier National Park during sunset

“Trick Falls,” AKA Running Eagle Falls in Glacier is beautiful and surprisingly accessible. We put this trail guide together with all you need to know to visit.

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National Parks, Destinations, The Great Outdoors, Travel

How to Drive Old Fall River Road in Rocky Mountain National Park

A curving stretch of Old Fall River Road in Rocky Mountain National Park

RMNP’s Old Fall River Road is (much) lesser-explored and arguably more thrilling than Trail Ridge Road. Sounds pretty great, no? We drove it in October 2024 on one of the last days it was open for the season, and we’re sharing our experience plus everything you need to know to do it yourself. Although it’s not nearly as famous as Trail Ridge Road, Old Fall River Road in Color[...]

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8 Jaw-Dropping Things to do at the Royal Gorge Colorado

A close up view of the Royal Gorge Bridge, one of the best things to do at the Royal Gorge Colorado

In addition to the iconic bridge itself, there are tons of other adventurous things to do at the Royal Gorge Colorado!

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The Great Outdoors, Destinations, National Parks, Travel Tips

Essential Guide to the 2025 National Parks Annual Pass

A hand holding the 2023 National Parks Annual Pass at Bryce Canyon

For outdoor enthusiasts, the National Parks Annual Pass, AKA the America the Beautiful Pass, is the holy grail. This guide, written after being annual passholders ourselves for over 10 years, breaks down everything you need to know, including where to get it and how much it costs.

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Hi, I’m Taryn!

I travel extensively, hike kind of a lot, am a champion of the underdog, definitely don't identify as 'indoorsy,' have a serious love affair with glamping, believe life largely revolves around eating and drinking well, and I'm a wannabe photographer. If any of that resonates with you, let's connect!

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