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The Great Outdoors, Destinations

How to Kayak Horseshoe Bend: Insider Tips From a Local

An aerial photo of Horseshoe Bend and someone kayaking Horseshoe Bend

The gem of the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is iconic Horseshoe Bend, with its unique shape carved out of the massive rock.Located on the Arizona side, just a few minutes from Lake Powell, many hike to the overlook for Instagram-worthy photos. But 1,000 feet directly below the viewpoint, others know that the best way to enjoy this spectacular area is to kayak Horseshoe Bend (yes, t[...]

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Camping, Gear Guides, The Great Outdoors

7 Best Camping Percolator Models for Heavenly Camping Coffee

Someone pouring from a Bialetti camp percolator into a cup next to a campfire

It turns out that there's a fairly significant correlation between outdoor enthusiasts and a serious love of (i.e.; addiction to) caffeine. This guest post on the best camping percolator from fellow writer Ciaran Coughlan proves exactly that!When you’re camping, there’s nothing like a hot cup of coffee in the morning. But how do you make coffee when you’re camping?You could use a han[...]

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The Great Outdoors, Destinations, National Parks

Full Send: How to Experience Yellowstone White Water Rafting

Two groups of people experiencing Yellowstone white water rafting

Yellowstone National Park is one of the most unique places in the entire world. With its steaming geysers and other geothermal features, impressive waterfalls, incredible wildlife, and epic hiking and camping opportunities, it's no wonder the park draws well over four million visitors each year. Also unsurprisingly, one of the most popular Montana bucket list adventures is Yellowstone whi[...]

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Gear Guides, The Great Outdoors

Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Best Inflatable Kayak in 2023

A woman paddling an inflatable kayak at sunset in the mountains

Few outdoor "toys" offer as much flexibility as inflatable kayaks. They don't require anything special in terms of storage or transportation (no bulky storage racks required!) and they're ultra portable. Many can even be checked as luggage! Inflatable kayaks are also affordable, with budget-friendly options at every price point. Most importantly, they offer similar performance as their[...]

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Destinations, The Great Outdoors, Unique Stays

6 Incredible Places to Experience Glamping in Montana

A boardwalk and trees leading to a roaming cabin at ROAM Beyond Glacier, a resort for glamping in Montana

You truly can't go wrong with a visit to Montana. Any time of year, any part of the state, for any reason.Between its national parks (Glacier and Yellowstone, arguably two of the most spectacular in the National Park Service), epic hiking, jaw-dropping scenery, wildlife viewing, and Montanans' genuine niceness, Big Sky Country truly has something for everyone.One way you can make your trip[...]

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Destinations, National Parks

Yellowstone North Entrance: a Definitive Guide for 2022

The Roosevelt Arch at the Yellowstone North Entrance on a cloudy day

This comprehensive guide details how you can visit the Yellowstone North Entrance and all the things to do in Gardiner MT following historic flooding in June 2022.

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Destinations, The Great Outdoors, Travel

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

Adventurers, nature lovers, and history buffs alike flock to the Royal Gorge Colorado. Here, you can enjoy a quieter, slower-paced, and spectacularly beautiful section of the Rockies.Just outside Cañon City, equidistant to Pueblo and Colorado Springs, the Royal Gorge Colorado has endless jaw-dropping views and opportunities for adventure.Hiking, whitewater rafting, riding the gondola, zip[...]

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The Great Outdoors, Camping, Gear Guides, Travel Tips

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

An orange tent in the forest with tons of stars overhead in the night sky

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 benefits:[...]

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Gear Guides, Camping, The Great Outdoors

9 Camp French Press Models for Amazing Camping Coffee

A camping French press next to a blue mug sitting on a ledge overlooking a mountain lake

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 ou[...]

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Hiking, Destinations, National Parks, The Great Outdoors

11 Awesome South Dakota Badlands Hikes

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

One of South Dakota’s Great 8, Badlands National Park is paradise on Earth for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. A rugged, beautiful-in-its-own-way paradise, yes, but paradise nonetheless.The park is full of the colorful namesake badlands formations, vast prairies, and tons of unique wildlife — bison and bighorn sheep, in particular. To best explore this otherworldly landscape, e[...]

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Hi, I’m Taryn!

Hi, I’m Taryn!

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!

Let’s connect on Instagram!

People ask me all the time what my favorite place is. 

My unwavering answer, no matter how many incredible places I visit, is northwest Montana. 

There's just ✨️something✨️ about it. 

Everyone has that one place, right? It just speaks to your soul from the first time you see it. Aside from being jaw-droppingly beautiful, Montanans are the most genuine, nicest, helpful folks I've ever encountered. I feel at peace here...at home.

This sounds sooo dramatic, but every time I leave, I get emotional - tears and all. That's how I know this is 100% my happy place ❤️

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People ask me all the time what my favorite place is. My unwavering answer, no matter how many incredible places I visit, is northwest Montana. There's just ✨️something✨️ about it. Everyone has that one place, right? It just speaks to your soul from the first time you see it. Aside from being jaw-droppingly beautiful, Montanans are the most genuine, nicest, helpful folks I've ever encountered. I feel at peace here...at home. This sounds sooo dramatic, but every time I leave, I get emotional - tears and all. That's how I know this is 100% my happy place ❤️ 📷 @nomadic_sportsman
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Heading to Glacier or the Flathead Valley this summer? This is theeeee best unique Airbnb! 

The luxury safari treehouse tent is perched high overlooking Flathead Lake (with views from bed!), and it comes with soooo many extras!

🥵 sauna
💦 cold plunge
🚿 outdoor shower
🔥 wood-burning stove

It's near Bigfork, about 1 hour from West Glacier and 25 minutes from Kalispell - perfect basecamp for exploring Glacier Country! Don't miss dinner and drinks 🍻  with a view at The Raven, right up the street.

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Heading to Glacier or the Flathead Valley this summer? This is theeeee best unique Airbnb! The luxury safari treehouse tent is perched high overlooking Flathead Lake (with views from bed!), and it comes with soooo many extras! 🥵 sauna 💦 cold plunge 🚿 outdoor shower 🔥 wood-burning stove It's near Bigfork, about 1 hour from West Glacier and 25 minutes from Kalispell - perfect basecamp for exploring Glacier Country! Don't miss dinner and drinks 🍻 with a view at The Raven, right up the street. . . . . . . . #montanagram #flatheadvalley #glamping #treehouse #uniquestays #airbnbexperience #glaciernationalpark #montana #glacier #wheretonext
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The answer: a complete lack of PEOPLE! 

If you've ever been to Glacier in the summer, you know this is a rare sight.

Well, sorta...in order to beat the crowds, all you have to do is deviate from the well-beaten path a bit. Do I sound like a broken record yet? 🤪 

This video was taken on a gorgeous Saturday morning at the Camas Road entrance headed up to North Fork (home of Polebridge and spectacular Bowman & Kintla Lakes). Just 35 minutes away, Apgar Village/West Glacier/Lake Mcdonald were slammed with people.

The attractions and sites you see listed as the 'best' in national parks (and other popular places) are absolutely worth seeing. However, I strongly encourage you to plan your itinerary to hit the most popular sites at off-peak times (sunrise or late afternoon), and spend peak hours off the beaten path. This video is proof of why! 

➡️ Reminder that Glacier, like many other parks, requires advance reservations for entry this summer. The west side entrances are now through September 10, and the east side entrance requirements start July 1. 

➡️ Very important! You need reservations for the specific entrance station you plan to visit! You can't go to North Fork if you got a reservation for St. Mary, etc.

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#glaciernationalpark #glaciercountry #montanagram #montana #montanamoment #glacier #northfork #nationalparkgeek #nationalparkobsessed
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The answer: a complete lack of PEOPLE! If you've ever been to Glacier in the summer, you know this is a rare sight. Well, sorta...in order to beat the crowds, all you have to do is deviate from the well-beaten path a bit. Do I sound like a broken record yet? 🤪 This video was taken on a gorgeous Saturday morning at the Camas Road entrance headed up to North Fork (home of Polebridge and spectacular Bowman & Kintla Lakes). Just 35 minutes away, Apgar Village/West Glacier/Lake Mcdonald were slammed with people. The attractions and sites you see listed as the 'best' in national parks (and other popular places) are absolutely worth seeing. However, I strongly encourage you to plan your itinerary to hit the most popular sites at off-peak times (sunrise or late afternoon), and spend peak hours off the beaten path. This video is proof of why! ➡️ Reminder that Glacier, like many other parks, requires advance reservations for entry this summer. The west side entrances are now through September 10, and the east side entrance requirements start July 1. ➡️ Very important! You need reservations for the specific entrance station you plan to visit! You can't go to North Fork if you got a reservation for St. Mary, etc. . . . . . #glaciernationalpark #glaciercountry #montanagram #montana #montanamoment #glacier #northfork #nationalparkgeek #nationalparkobsessed
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⚠️☠️ WARNING ☠️⚠️

It's June 1, which means it's officially that time of year when this account becomes a Montana fan page.

Kidding, kidding...

Or am I? Not really. 🤪 

📍 'The Blind' @thehohnstead
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⚠️☠️ WARNING ☠️⚠️ It's June 1, which means it's officially that time of year when this account becomes a Montana fan page. Kidding, kidding... Or am I? Not really. 🤪 📍 'The Blind' @thehohnstead
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People ask me all the time what my favorite place is. 

My unwavering answer, no matter how many incredible places I visit, is northwest Montana. 

There's just ✨️something✨️ about it. 

Everyone has that one place, right? It just speaks to your soul from the first time you see it. Aside from being jaw-droppingly beautiful, Montanans are the most genuine, nicest, helpful folks I've ever encountered. I feel at peace here...at home.

This sounds sooo dramatic, but every time I leave, I get emotional - tears and all. That's how I know this is 100% my happy place ❤️

📷 @nomadic_sportsman
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People ask me all the time what my favorite place is. My unwavering answer, no matter how many incredible places I visit, is northwest Montana. There's just ✨️something✨️ about it. Everyone has that one place, right? It just speaks to your soul from the first time you see it. Aside from being jaw-droppingly beautiful, Montanans are the most genuine, nicest, helpful folks I've ever encountered. I feel at peace here...at home. This sounds sooo dramatic, but every time I leave, I get emotional - tears and all. That's how I know this is 100% my happy place ❤️ 📷 @nomadic_sportsman
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Heading to Glacier or the Flathead Valley this summer? This is theeeee best unique Airbnb! 

The luxury safari treehouse tent is perched high overlooking Flathead Lake (with views from bed!), and it comes with soooo many extras!

🥵 sauna
💦 cold plunge
🚿 outdoor shower
🔥 wood-burning stove

It's near Bigfork, about 1 hour from West Glacier and 25 minutes from Kalispell - perfect basecamp for exploring Glacier Country! Don't miss dinner and drinks 🍻  with a view at The Raven, right up the street.

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#montanagram #flatheadvalley #glamping #treehouse #uniquestays #airbnbexperience #glaciernationalpark #montana #glacier #wheretonext
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Heading to Glacier or the Flathead Valley this summer? This is theeeee best unique Airbnb! The luxury safari treehouse tent is perched high overlooking Flathead Lake (with views from bed!), and it comes with soooo many extras! 🥵 sauna 💦 cold plunge 🚿 outdoor shower 🔥 wood-burning stove It's near Bigfork, about 1 hour from West Glacier and 25 minutes from Kalispell - perfect basecamp for exploring Glacier Country! Don't miss dinner and drinks 🍻 with a view at The Raven, right up the street. . . . . . . . #montanagram #flatheadvalley #glamping #treehouse #uniquestays #airbnbexperience #glaciernationalpark #montana #glacier #wheretonext
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The answer: a complete lack of PEOPLE! 

If you've ever been to Glacier in the summer, you know this is a rare sight.

Well, sorta...in order to beat the crowds, all you have to do is deviate from the well-beaten path a bit. Do I sound like a broken record yet? 🤪 

This video was taken on a gorgeous Saturday morning at the Camas Road entrance headed up to North Fork (home of Polebridge and spectacular Bowman & Kintla Lakes). Just 35 minutes away, Apgar Village/West Glacier/Lake Mcdonald were slammed with people.

The attractions and sites you see listed as the 'best' in national parks (and other popular places) are absolutely worth seeing. However, I strongly encourage you to plan your itinerary to hit the most popular sites at off-peak times (sunrise or late afternoon), and spend peak hours off the beaten path. This video is proof of why! 

➡️ Reminder that Glacier, like many other parks, requires advance reservations for entry this summer. The west side entrances are now through September 10, and the east side entrance requirements start July 1. 

➡️ Very important! You need reservations for the specific entrance station you plan to visit! You can't go to North Fork if you got a reservation for St. Mary, etc.

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#glaciernationalpark #glaciercountry #montanagram #montana #montanamoment #glacier #northfork #nationalparkgeek #nationalparkobsessed
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The answer: a complete lack of PEOPLE! If you've ever been to Glacier in the summer, you know this is a rare sight. Well, sorta...in order to beat the crowds, all you have to do is deviate from the well-beaten path a bit. Do I sound like a broken record yet? 🤪 This video was taken on a gorgeous Saturday morning at the Camas Road entrance headed up to North Fork (home of Polebridge and spectacular Bowman & Kintla Lakes). Just 35 minutes away, Apgar Village/West Glacier/Lake Mcdonald were slammed with people. The attractions and sites you see listed as the 'best' in national parks (and other popular places) are absolutely worth seeing. However, I strongly encourage you to plan your itinerary to hit the most popular sites at off-peak times (sunrise or late afternoon), and spend peak hours off the beaten path. This video is proof of why! ➡️ Reminder that Glacier, like many other parks, requires advance reservations for entry this summer. The west side entrances are now through September 10, and the east side entrance requirements start July 1. ➡️ Very important! You need reservations for the specific entrance station you plan to visit! You can't go to North Fork if you got a reservation for St. Mary, etc. . . . . . #glaciernationalpark #glaciercountry #montanagram #montana #montanamoment #glacier #northfork #nationalparkgeek #nationalparkobsessed
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⚠️☠️ WARNING ☠️⚠️

It's June 1, which means it's officially that time of year when this account becomes a Montana fan page.

Kidding, kidding...

Or am I? Not really. 🤪 

📍 'The Blind' @thehohnstead
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Follow
⚠️☠️ WARNING ☠️⚠️ It's June 1, which means it's officially that time of year when this account becomes a Montana fan page. Kidding, kidding... Or am I? Not really. 🤪 📍 'The Blind' @thehohnstead
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Dome is where the heart is ❤️

📍 @littlevillageretreat Kanarraville, UT

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Dome is where the heart is ❤️ 📍 @littlevillageretreat Kanarraville, UT . . . . . . . #utahrocks #utahisrad #beutahful #geodesicdome #domesweetdome #domelife #glampingdome #uniquestays
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Still can't get over how this is Utah 🤯 

Temps are seriously heating up, but this is one of the best times EVER to get out and check some of those water and/or wildflower hikes off your Southwest bucket list.

I'm much more of a mountains gal, but there's something truly enchanting about flowing water and colorful flowers in such a harsh environment. 

Remember to prepare for extreme conditions! Bring a TON of water 💧 (calculate how much you truly need, then add more) and snacks, pack light layers, wear sunblock ☀️, use AllTrails or GPS for offline navigation, spend some time learning which critters 🕷 and plants you should avoid, and tell someone back home about your plans ahead of time.

Finally, practice Leave No Trace and be mindful when packing, because you'll have to pack out everything you bring in!

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#utahrocks #utahgram #utahunique #utahisrad #beutahful #chasingwaterfalls #waterfallhike #trailtuesday #dirtbaggypsies
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Still can't get over how this is Utah 🤯 Temps are seriously heating up, but this is one of the best times EVER to get out and check some of those water and/or wildflower hikes off your Southwest bucket list. I'm much more of a mountains gal, but there's something truly enchanting about flowing water and colorful flowers in such a harsh environment. Remember to prepare for extreme conditions! Bring a TON of water 💧 (calculate how much you truly need, then add more) and snacks, pack light layers, wear sunblock ☀️, use AllTrails or GPS for offline navigation, spend some time learning which critters 🕷 and plants you should avoid, and tell someone back home about your plans ahead of time. Finally, practice Leave No Trace and be mindful when packing, because you'll have to pack out everything you bring in! . . . . . . #utahrocks #utahgram #utahunique #utahisrad #beutahful #chasingwaterfalls #waterfallhike #trailtuesday #dirtbaggypsies
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