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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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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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Unique Stays, Destinations

Fun & Unique Places to Stay in Florida: Kokomo Farms

The "Dreamers Romantic Treehouse" at Kokomo Farms, one of the most unique places to stay in Florida

Love bucking tradition and getting off the beaten path? We found your next getaway! Kokomo Farms is one of the most unique places to stay in Florida.

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Destinations, The Great Outdoors

Exactly How to Kayak Emerald Cave Las Vegas (in Arizona!)

Inside Emerald Cave Las Vegas, looking out at people in a kayak on the river

Ever wondered how to kayak Emerald Cave Las Vegas? This guide is for you! We’ve been Emerald Cave kayaking multiple times and put together this detailed guide.

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The Great Outdoors, Destinations

How to Kayak Horseshoe Bend Arizona: Insider Tips & Guide

An aerial photo of Horseshoe Bend and someone kayaking Horseshoe Bend

If you're planning (or even simply wanting!) to kayak Horseshoe Bend, this guide is for you. I've done it multiple times, and I'm sharing everything you need to know about this bucket list-worthy experience. The best time of year, best outfitters, where to stay...it's all in here! The gem of the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is iconic Horseshoe Bend, with its unique shape ca[...]

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Camping, Destinations, The Great Outdoors

Baxter State Park Camping: Adventure in the Wild Maine Woods

Several lean tos with picnic tables and fire rings outside in Katahdin Stream Campground in Baxter State Park Maine during the fall

Want to know everything there is to know about Baxter State Park camping? Stay right here! This guide covers all the campgrounds in Baxter State Park, how to make reservations, when to go, and more.

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Travel, Camping, Destinations, Travel Tips, Unique Stays

Harvest Hosts Review + 9 Amazing Harvest Host Locations

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Looking for an honest Harvest Hosts review? You're in the right place! Not only do we break down the good, the bad, and the ugly (spoiler alert: there isn't much bad or ugly!), but we also give you an insiders' look at some of the best Harvest Host locations. With RVs, #vanlife, and general life on the road more popular than ever, self-contained camping (AKA boondocking) no longer[...]

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Destinations, National Parks, The Great Outdoors, Travel Tips

The Great 8: Famous South Dakota Landmarks

Looking for information on visiting 'The Great 8,' the best and most famous South Dakota landmarks? You're in the right place! In this travel guide, we offer up tons of details on each of The Great 8 attractions and how to visit them all. Have you ever traveled somewhere and fallen way more in love with it than you expected? That was our experience with South Dakota. I suspect[...]

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National Parks, Destinations, Hiking

Two Ocean Lake: Uncrowded Easy Hike in the Grand Tetons

Mount Moran framed by trees, as seen from across Two Ocean Lake in Grand Teton National Park

The family-friendly Two Ocean Lake trail is one of the best easy hikes in Grand Teton National Park, with gorgeous scenery, wildlife galore, and (best of all!) no crowds!

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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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That time @westernwhiptailadventures took us to watch sunrise on the moon, featuring an elusive photo of me AND my husband.

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That time @westernwhiptailadventures took us to watch sunrise on the moon, featuring an elusive photo of me AND my husband. #capitolreefcountry #utahisrad #utahgram #utahrocks #moonscapeoverlook #shetravels
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Kennaday Peak Lookout is one of just a handful of fire towers in Wyoming you can spend the night in (as you can see, though, it's been vandalized and trashed - I'm not sure I'd personally feel safe up here overnight). This one is unique in that you can drive right up to it.

Fire lookouts are unfortunately fading from existence as drones and other modern technology replace them, so I'm always stoked to explore one, especially when you can see the inside...and even more especially when there's no one around to have to share it with 🙌

Have you ever seen the inside of a fire lookout?

Thank you to @discovercarboncountywy and @wyoming.outdoor.adventures for sending me off on this solo adventure! 

#firelookout #wyoming #thatswy #medicinebow #brushcreek #firetower
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Kennaday Peak Lookout is one of just a handful of fire towers in Wyoming you can spend the night in (as you can see, though, it's been vandalized and trashed - I'm not sure I'd personally feel safe up here overnight). This one is unique in that you can drive right up to it. Fire lookouts are unfortunately fading from existence as drones and other modern technology replace them, so I'm always stoked to explore one, especially when you can see the inside...and even more especially when there's no one around to have to share it with 🙌 Have you ever seen the inside of a fire lookout? Thank you to @discovercarboncountywy and @wyoming.outdoor.adventures for sending me off on this solo adventure! #firelookout #wyoming #thatswy #medicinebow #brushcreek #firetower
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One of the most memorable sunrises I've ever seen - and I'm a sunrise gal who's seen a LOT of 'em.

📍Moonscape Overlook, Utah

#southernutah #capitolreef #capitolreefnationalpark #moonscape #moonscapeoverlook #capitolreefcountry
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One of the most memorable sunrises I've ever seen - and I'm a sunrise gal who's seen a LOT of 'em. 📍Moonscape Overlook, Utah #southernutah #capitolreef #capitolreefnationalpark #moonscape #moonscapeoverlook #capitolreefcountry
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"The trail leads not merely north and south, but up to the body, mind, and soul of man" - Harold Allen

Got to play in Wyoming's Medicine Bow range last week, exploring solo in this beast at nearly 11,000 feet. There is no better therapy or stronger medicine. 

#thatswy #wynot #medicinebownationalforest #saratoga #womenwhoexplore #firetower
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"The trail leads not merely north and south, but up to the body, mind, and soul of man" - Harold Allen Got to play in Wyoming's Medicine Bow range last week, exploring solo in this beast at nearly 11,000 feet. There is no better therapy or stronger medicine. #thatswy #wynot #medicinebownationalforest #saratoga #womenwhoexplore #firetower
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That time @westernwhiptailadventures took us to watch sunrise on the moon, featuring an elusive photo of me AND my husband.

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That time @westernwhiptailadventures took us to watch sunrise on the moon, featuring an elusive photo of me AND my husband. #capitolreefcountry #utahisrad #utahgram #utahrocks #moonscapeoverlook #shetravels
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Kennaday Peak Lookout is one of just a handful of fire towers in Wyoming you can spend the night in (as you can see, though, it's been vandalized and trashed - I'm not sure I'd personally feel safe up here overnight). This one is unique in that you can drive right up to it.

Fire lookouts are unfortunately fading from existence as drones and other modern technology replace them, so I'm always stoked to explore one, especially when you can see the inside...and even more especially when there's no one around to have to share it with 🙌

Have you ever seen the inside of a fire lookout?

Thank you to @discovercarboncountywy and @wyoming.outdoor.adventures for sending me off on this solo adventure! 

#firelookout #wyoming #thatswy #medicinebow #brushcreek #firetower
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Kennaday Peak Lookout is one of just a handful of fire towers in Wyoming you can spend the night in (as you can see, though, it's been vandalized and trashed - I'm not sure I'd personally feel safe up here overnight). This one is unique in that you can drive right up to it. Fire lookouts are unfortunately fading from existence as drones and other modern technology replace them, so I'm always stoked to explore one, especially when you can see the inside...and even more especially when there's no one around to have to share it with 🙌 Have you ever seen the inside of a fire lookout? Thank you to @discovercarboncountywy and @wyoming.outdoor.adventures for sending me off on this solo adventure! #firelookout #wyoming #thatswy #medicinebow #brushcreek #firetower
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One of the most memorable sunrises I've ever seen - and I'm a sunrise gal who's seen a LOT of 'em.

📍Moonscape Overlook, Utah

#southernutah #capitolreef #capitolreefnationalpark #moonscape #moonscapeoverlook #capitolreefcountry
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One of the most memorable sunrises I've ever seen - and I'm a sunrise gal who's seen a LOT of 'em. 📍Moonscape Overlook, Utah #southernutah #capitolreef #capitolreefnationalpark #moonscape #moonscapeoverlook #capitolreefcountry
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"The trail leads not merely north and south, but up to the body, mind, and soul of man" - Harold Allen

Got to play in Wyoming's Medicine Bow range last week, exploring solo in this beast at nearly 11,000 feet. There is no better therapy or stronger medicine. 

#thatswy #wynot #medicinebownationalforest #saratoga #womenwhoexplore #firetower
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"The trail leads not merely north and south, but up to the body, mind, and soul of man" - Harold Allen Got to play in Wyoming's Medicine Bow range last week, exploring solo in this beast at nearly 11,000 feet. There is no better therapy or stronger medicine. #thatswy #wynot #medicinebownationalforest #saratoga #womenwhoexplore #firetower
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I don't often get personal on my socials, but this deserves a spot on the permanent feed.

It's my husband's birthday, which gives me the perfect opportunity (excuse) to brag on him. He doesn't even have social media anymore, though, so he won't even see this! 🤣 Steven recently left a job he'd been at for 16 years, sacrificing something huge in the process: time. He acquired a whopping seven weeks of PTO (a huge factor in us surviving long distance for multiple years!) and knew he'd lose it starting with a new company. But he felt more and more like a soulless number, and the environment was toxic. He came home miserable, exhausted, and irritable, and those same feelings haunted him on his days off, dreading going back. 

He got everything he wanted in the new company - minus the time off, of course. We discussed it at length and ultimately decided we'd find creative ways to maximize PTO. NO job is worth feeling like that, worth letting it drastically affect your life around the clock. I'm incredibly proud of him...and actively looking for easy weekend travel destinations 😉

That's just one of the things I love most about this guy - he stands up for what he believes in and would do absolutely anything for his family. I guess that's two things...

Happy birthday my love, my BFF, my knight in shining armor, my adventure buddy, my lucky charm 🎉🎂❤️
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I don't often get personal on my socials, but this deserves a spot on the permanent feed. It's my husband's birthday, which gives me the perfect opportunity (excuse) to brag on him. He doesn't even have social media anymore, though, so he won't even see this! 🤣 Steven recently left a job he'd been at for 16 years, sacrificing something huge in the process: time. He acquired a whopping seven weeks of PTO (a huge factor in us surviving long distance for multiple years!) and knew he'd lose it starting with a new company. But he felt more and more like a soulless number, and the environment was toxic. He came home miserable, exhausted, and irritable, and those same feelings haunted him on his days off, dreading going back. He got everything he wanted in the new company - minus the time off, of course. We discussed it at length and ultimately decided we'd find creative ways to maximize PTO. NO job is worth feeling like that, worth letting it drastically affect your life around the clock. I'm incredibly proud of him...and actively looking for easy weekend travel destinations 😉 That's just one of the things I love most about this guy - he stands up for what he believes in and would do absolutely anything for his family. I guess that's two things... Happy birthday my love, my BFF, my knight in shining armor, my adventure buddy, my lucky charm 🎉🎂❤️
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Playing tourist in places I know extremely well = one of my favorite things.

Even if you're not into architecture, an architecture river tour is a must in Chicago. It's such a beautiful city with a fascinating history, and seeing it from this perspective is unforgettable. We went with @shorelinesightseeing (and had an amazing guide - shoutout to Andrew!), but there are also several other choices.

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#chicago #chicagogram #chicagoarchitecture #windycity #midwestmoment #touristythings
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Playing tourist in places I know extremely well = one of my favorite things. Even if you're not into architecture, an architecture river tour is a must in Chicago. It's such a beautiful city with a fascinating history, and seeing it from this perspective is unforgettable. We went with @shorelinesightseeing (and had an amazing guide - shoutout to Andrew!), but there are also several other choices. . . . . . #chicago #chicagogram #chicagoarchitecture #windycity #midwestmoment #touristythings
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