Trip Report

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Labyrinth Slot Canyon — Lake Powell, UT

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Labyrinth Slot Canyon — Lake Powell, UT

Only accessible through Lake Powell, Labyrinth Slot Canyon has the same colorful sandstone walls as the famous Antelope Canyon.. but without the crowds and fees!

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Tree Swing at College Cove — Trinidad State Beach, CA

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Tree Swing at College Cove — Trinidad State Beach, CA

View the particularly picturesque College Cove, part of Trinidad State Beach, CA from the trails on the cliffs above, or better yet, from a clifftop tree swing.

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Wedding Rock Trail — Patrick's Point State Park, CA

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Wedding Rock Trail — Patrick's Point State Park, CA

The highlight of Patrick's Point State Park, Wedding Rock is an overlook with an impressive and expansive view of the rugged California NorCal coast.

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Stout Grove Hike — Jedediah Smith Redwoods SP, CA

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Stout Grove Hike — Jedediah Smith Redwoods SP, CA

Stout Grove could very well be the best of all redwood hikes with its peaceful vibes, lush ferns covering the floor, and old-growth sunlit trees.

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Fern Canyon — Prairie Creek Redwoods SP, CA

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Fern Canyon — Prairie Creek Redwoods SP, CA

Fern Canyon is one of my favorite hikes along the NorCal coast. This short, easy hike takes you up a canyon covered with 8 different types of ferns.

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Grieg-French-Bell Grove - Humboldt Redwoods SP, CA

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Grieg-French-Bell Grove - Humboldt Redwoods SP, CA

Truly a unique and hidden spot, the lush sorrel covering the forest floor gives off serious magical fairytale vibes

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Cypress Grove Trail — Point Lobos in Carmel, CA

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Cypress Grove Trail — Point Lobos in Carmel, CA

The Cypress Grove Trail is one of my favorites of coastal CA hikes. The short hike loops through a rare Monterey Cypress grove and incredible clifftop vistas.

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Bird Island & China Cove Trail — Point Lobos State Marine Reserve, CA

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Bird Island & China Cove Trail — Point Lobos State Marine Reserve, CA

The short Bird Island trail in China Cove of Point Lobos is the perfect trail for great beach access and to see marine wildlife like sea birds and seals

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Calla Lily Valley & Garrapata Beach — Big Sur, CA

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Calla Lily Valley & Garrapata Beach — Big Sur, CA

Time it right, and you’ll witness a valley filled with tons of white, blooming calla lilies right along the Highway 1!

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Two Day Nusa Penida Travel Guide — Bali, Indonesia

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Two Day Nusa Penida Travel Guide — Bali, Indonesia

I felt like I experienced the real Bali on Nusa Penida island. I pulled together a two day itinerary of some of the best things to do on this beautiful island.

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Wahkeena Falls & Fairy Falls — Portland, Oregon

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Wahkeena Falls & Fairy Falls — Portland, Oregon

Fairy Falls is a hidden gem found by hiking past Wahkeena Falls, a popular waterfall close to Portland. This short hike is a great option to beat the crowds.

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Trail of Ten Falls — Silver Falls SP, Oregon

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Trail of Ten Falls — Silver Falls SP, Oregon

Silver Falls State Park is one of the best waterfall hikes - the ten waterfalls you'll see on this single trail are well worth the drive from Portland, Oregon.

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Abiqua Falls Day Hike — Oregon

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Abiqua Falls Day Hike — Oregon

As soon as I saw a picture of Abiqua falls, it was on the top of my list of falls to visit when I came to Oregon. It's such a unique waterfall, framed perfectly by the geometric basalt rock. I love that since the trailhead is a little out of the way and harder to get to than other falls, there are a lot less crowds, and the hike is relatively short for the payoff.

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Backpacking Lake Aloha to Mt. Price — Desolation Wilderness, CA

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Backpacking Lake Aloha to Mt. Price — Desolation Wilderness, CA

Aloha Lake is one of the most popular backpacking trips in Desolation Wilderness, CA. During our 3 day trip, we also hiked up to the summit of Mt. Price.

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Snorkeling Nusa Penida Island — Bali, Indonesia

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Snorkeling Nusa Penida Island — Bali, Indonesia

We felt the snorkeling on Nusa Penida island would be better than on Bali, and sites like Gamat Bay and Mangrove Point did not disappoint - even for beginners!