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Standing Among Giants: 5 Days in Redwoods National and State Parks
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Understanding Redwoods National and State Parks For as long as I can remember, I’ve been mesmerized by trees. Growing up in northern Illinois, my backyard was a forested playground where I spent countless hours exploring with my siblings—or wandering off on my own little adventures. So when I learned that…
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G Adventures: Ecuador’s Amazon and Volcanoes
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Why Visit Ecuador? Ecuador literally means “Equator” — the country is named after the line that divides the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. Have you ever stood in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres at the same time? That’s a true bucket-list moment! In this Ecuador travel itinerary, you’ll explore some of…
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How Cruises Work {from a Travel Agent}
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Cruises have been around since the 19th century, gradually evolving from transatlantic ocean liners into the modern cruise ships we know today. In the mid-1800s, the Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company (P&O) is often credited with launching the first pleasure cruises. While these early voyages weren’t cruises in the…
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Best Hikes in Ouray, Colorado | Travel Guide
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Looking for the BEST Hikes in Ouray Colorado? You’ve come to the right page! Ouray, Colorado. Elevation: 7,792 feet. Often referred to as the “Switzerland of America.” Pronounced “yuu-ray.” This little slice of heaven is located on the Western Slope of Colorado. Located 40 minutes from Montrose, 1 hour from…
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Zion National Park Travel Guide | Hiking, Camping & Springdale Tips
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“All this is the music of waters,” wrote John Wesley Powell in 1895 — a sentiment that perfectly captures the spirit of Zion National Park. Home to one of North America’s largest flying birds, the California Condor, Zion is a breathtaking destination that draws visitors from across the globe. Its…
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A Weekend in Scottsdale, AZ | Travel Guide
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I often find myself thinking, where is somewhere I can go for an extended weekend that has great weather, hiking, delicious food and that’s relatively easy to get to in terms of major airports. Meet Scottsdale, AZ. The absolute perfect weekend getaway trip to suit the needs of every traveler…
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Glacier National Park Travel Guide: Best Hikes, Lakes, and Things to Do
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Established in 1910 Glacier National Park covers over one million acres of land from mountains, glaciers, waterfalls, lakes and diverse wildlife (mountain goats, moose, black bears, mule deer, bighorn sheep, bison etc). Glacier National Park is part of the world’s first International Peace Park (Waterton-Glacier Peace Park). Waterton Lakes National Park in Alberta,…
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Yellowstone National Park Travel Guide: Geysers, Wildlife & Top Attractions
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The Restless Giant – Established on March 1st 1872 Yellowstone became the World’s First National Park. Yellowstone National Park is an iconic park that takes away the breath of every visitor. When I think of the National Park Service I think Yellowstone National Park. Yellowstone National Park is huge, encompassing 3,472 square miles…
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Badlands National Park Travel Guide: Hikes, Camping & Hidden Beauty
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Land of Stone and Light -Badlands National Park, located in South Dakota, is one of my all-time favorite National Parks. I truly think it’s a hidden gem that many people are overlooking. There’s this wild, untamed feeling you get when driving and exploring the park that’s unlike anything else I’ve…