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      Women's Hiking Clothing
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      Best Women’s Hiking Clothing: Essentials That Will Last for Years

      Throughout the years, I’ve tried MANY pieces of hiking clothing. After a lot of trial and error, I’ve found my favorite items that I always pack with me on our hiking trips. I tend to reach for these essentials because …

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      Snowmass Lake Colorado Couple
      Colorado

      Our Wedding Was Cancelled By COVID So We Backpacked Colorado’s Four Pass Loop Instead

      The year was 2020, and we had big plans. We were going to get married while surrounded by our family and friends, partake in pre-wedding festivities, fly overseas for our honeymoon, and travel all over the U.S…but then the COVID …

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      Guadalupe Peak Trail in Guadalupe Mountains National Park Texas
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      Packing List for Hiking in Guadalupe Mountains National Park

      This packing list for hiking in Guadalupe Mountains National Park includes all the gear and clothing we recommend bringing along for your camping trip. Before your trip, check the weather to make sure you are bringing the appropriate items along. …

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      Mormon Row Sunrise in Jackson Hole, Wyoming
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      Essential Camera Accessories for Travel Photography

      Since our first adventure together, I’ve always enjoyed taking pictures of our travels. Photography provides a unique opportunity to capture the world around us and discover new ways to look at it. For all of our trips over the years, …

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      Backpacker at West Maroon Pass along the Four Pass Loop in Colorado
      Colorado

      How to Plan Your Four Pass Loop Backpacking Trip in 10 Simple Steps

      The Four Pass Loop is an incredibly scenic backpacking trail that traverses through the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness near Aspen, Colorado. With stunning mountain scenery, blue alpine lakes, and the iconic Maroon Bells, the Four Pass Loop belongs on your backpacking …

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      Snow in Maroon Bells Wilderness along Four Pass Loop
      Colorado

      4 Day Itinerary for the Four Pass Loop: Backpacking the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness in Colorado

      When it comes to planning a backpacking itinerary for Colorado‘s iconic Four Pass Loop, 4 days is the perfect amount of time to spend on the trail. With 4 days of hiking, backpackers have plenty of time to enjoy the …

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      Buckskin Pass on the Four Pass Loop in Colorado
      Colorado Gear & Packing Lists

      The Ultimate Gear List for Backpacking Colorado’s Four Pass Loop

      When making a gear list for backpacking Colorado’s Four Pass Loop, including everything you need while minimizing pack weight is an art! If you’re climbing the four mountain passes with extra weight on your back, there will be regrets. We …

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      Hiker with Hat Overlooking Double Rainbow at Sunrise at Bearfence Mountain in Shenandoah National Park
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      16 Best Gifts for Hikers and National Park Lovers

      Hiking and camping have never been more popular. A gift that helps loved ones enjoy the outdoors, have fun experiences, and create memories is treasured now more than ever. Choosing a gift for a hiker who seems to have everything …

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      Black Canyon of the Gunnison Sunrise
      Colorado National Parks

      How to Spend One Day in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

      Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park in central Colorado may not be as well known as other national parks, however, that’s part of the allure. Visitors can enjoy the scenery in this park without the crowds. Follow our 1-day …

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      Guadalupe Peak sunset in Guadalupe Mountains National Park Texas
      National Parks New Mexico Texas

      The Ultimate 3 Day Guadalupe Mountains & Carlsbad Caverns National Park Itinerary

      Mountains, fall colors, stargazing, and impressive caves await on this 3 day Guadalupe Mountains and Carlsbad Caverns National Park itinerary. Although Guadalupe Mountains National Park is located in Texas and Carlsbad Caverns National Park is located in New Mexico, the …

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      Hi! We're Genna & Jordan
      Hi! We're Genna & Jordan

      We’re engineers, but when it’s time to step away from the desk and toss aside our calculators, you can find us travelling, camping, playing music, rock climbing, and seeking out the best ice cream within a 50-mile radius.

      We started this blog to share our love of travel and make it easier for you to plan your next adventure. We hope our blog will give you the inspiration and tools you need to get out there and make the trip of your dreams happen.

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