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Ultimate Guide to Traveling From Anchorage to Seward Alaska

A curvy section of the Seward Highway along the Turnagain Arm from Anchorage to Seward, with snowy mountains in the distance

Nearly 700 named glaciers, two oceans, some of the biggest, most impressive mountains on Earth, the Northern Lights, incredible wildlife, and hundreds of millions of acres of completely unspoiled land…it’s no wonder that Alaska is a bucket list destination for people all over the world!With so much to experience, it can be overwhelming planning the best things to do in Alaska. Heck, it[...]

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Off Roading in Moab Utah: A Comprehensive Guide

A UTV stopped while off roading in Moab

As soon as we settled on visiting Moab in November for a 30th birthday trip (not mine!), I began planning our itinerary. We agreed almost immediately that off roading in Moab was a priority — in addition, of course, to hiking and exploring Canyonlands and Arches National Park, two of the country's most iconic. For the uninitiated, off roading in Moab is legendary. The enchanting red "[...]

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12 Unforgettable Things to do in Livingston MT

A view of the mountains over downtown Livingston, Montana

If you're spending time in Montana's renowned Paradise Valley and looking for things to do in Livingston MT or things to do near Yellowstone, you're in the right place.Livingston is the epitome of small but mighty, a distinctly only-in-Montana town embodying a perfect combination of natural beauty, outdoor recreation, Wild Wild West history, a well-established arts scene, and unique things[...]

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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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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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Destinations, Travel Tips

15 Incredible Underrated Countries in Europe

Popeye Village in Malta, one of the most underrated countries in Europe

It's safe to say that after the last few years – AKA the years that just never seemed to end – people all over the world experienced a collective case of major wanderlust. Fortunately, international borders have slowly but steadily reopened.While that's wonderful, it also means that throngs of people flock to well-known vacation destinations. Overwater bungalows, Caribbean islands, stu[...]

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7 of the Absolute Most Romantic Wineries in Napa Valley

Two glasses and a bottle of wine at one of the most romantic wineries in Napa

I'm a national parks geek through and through and I'm always game for camping or hiking.I also enjoy life's finer and more romantic offerings, things like spa treatments and wine tastings. So when we started planning a San Francisco/Wine Country weekend trip for Valentine's Day, I set out to find the most romantic wineries in Napa.With several hundred wineries in the Napa Valley, this task[...]

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Cheers! Sip Your Way Through the 11 Best Memphis Breweries

A lighted sign that says "beer!" in High Cotton Brewing Company, one of many excellent Memphis breweries

It's safe to say the Memphis craft beer scene is alive and well, as 9 of 11 Memphis breweries have popped up in the last 10 years.

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8 Things to do in Big Sky Montana (Besides Ski)

A chairlift passing by Lone Peak in Big Sky Montana

Big Sky Montana was on my radar for years. So when a friend's 30th birthday trip to Napa Valley was canceled last summer, I knew exactly where to go instead.With unbelievably gorgeous scenery, proximity to multiple national parks, and an endless number of outdoor (read: naturally socially-distanced) things to do in Big Sky Montana, it was the perfect destination.If you've heard of Big Sky,[...]

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14 Most Dog Friendly Cities to Visit in the US in 2023

A dachsund wearing a coat in NYC, one of the most dog friendly cities in the US

Growing up, our dogs always came to the beach and on road trips. They even got their own stockings at Christmas. So it makes perfect sense that as an adult, my dogs became my adventure partners. From camping and family hiking to watching sunsets at the beach, everything is better with a dog. However, not every place necessarily welcomes pups with open arms. People travel with their dogs[...]

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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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#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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⚠️☠️ 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
1 day ago
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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
7 days ago
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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
•
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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#utahrocks #utahisrad #beutahful #geodesicdome #domesweetdome #domelife #glampingdome #uniquestays
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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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