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Exploring City of Rocks National Reserve in Southern Idaho; Hiking, Climbing, Eats
By Mariah Cannon A lot of people don’t realize what Idaho has to offer or that we even have a pretty spectacular National Reserve that has so much to offer! Disclaimer: This blog post contains affiliate links meaning if you choose to purchase something from a link I share on here – I get a…
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My Ultimate Backpacking Checklist
By Mariah Cannon Hiking? Super fun. Backpacking? Even more fun. Buuutttt… Also can be more intimidating. I can guarantee just about anyone can pack for a small day hike, but you need more things for when you’re backpacking and forgetting something can make or break your trip. So, as someone who has backpacked quite a…
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12 Hours in Bryce Canyon National Park; What to See, do, and Hike with Limited Time in the Park!
By Mariah Cannon Cody and I recently visited Bryce Canyon National Park; one of the sixty-three national parks that has been on my list for probably the longest and I finally got to check it off my list! Originally I had planned for two full days in BCNP, but we actually ended up only spending…
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A Trail With a Past; Upper Perjue Canyon – Idaho: Complete Hiking Guide
By Mariah Cannon Idaho is full of old mining towns, cabins, and shafts – along with so much other history throughout the state and this is a hiking trail about an hour and twenty minutes South of Boise in the Owyhee canyonlands that provides a step back in time, but not necessarily specific history or…
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Complete Guide to Riding the Route of the Hiawatha; Idaho’s Prettiest Biking Path That was Once a Railway
By Mariah Cannon The Route of the Hiawatha is a 15 mile biking trail located in northern Idaho near a small mining town on the Idaho/Montana border and it is not only magical, but so much fun. It is often referred to as the crown jewel of rail-to-trail adventures. Here is everything you need to…
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How to Make Girl-friends in the Outdoor Community; Hiker Babes
By Mariah Cannon Let’s face it, having a passion for the outdoors can be tricky when trying to make friends, especially the older we get! I am blessed enough to be part of an incredible group for women only that helps gals all over the world meet friends and make unique connections! I was and…
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The Best Hiking Skirts For Women
By Mariah Cannon Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links, meaning if you choose to purchase after clicking on a link in this blog post, I earn a small kick back at no additional cost to you! Affiliate codes and links are one of the main ways I am able to continue my adventure content and…
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Guide to The Cove Palisades State Park; Central Oregon State Parks
By Mariah Cannon The Cove Palisades state park is a vast state park with tons of fun things for anyone to visit, including hiking, boating, fishing, camping, OHV riding, and more. It’s one of the best places in Central Oregon to explore during the late Spring through early Fall. Below I’m going to share everything…
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The 7 Leave no Trace Principles & Why They Matter
By Mariah Cannon The 7 Leave no Trace Principles are a very important thing in the outdoors world. It helps keep adventurers, hikers, climbers, hunters, fisherman, and everyone else who likes to be outside able to explore and enjoy the areas we love. When lands we use get destroyed and rules aren’t followed, these areas…
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Guide to Hiking Mores Mountain; Boise, Idaho
By Mariah Cannon Mores Mountain is without a doubt one of the best hikes near Boise! It’s short, family and dog friendly, has amazing views, and depending on the time of year you go; it’s incredibly abundant with wildflowers or fall foliage! This was actually my first hike I did as an Idaho resident, so…
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Guide to Backpacking Wildhorse Lake in the Steens Mountains; Eastern Oregon
By Mariah Cannon This lake has got to be one of my all-time favorite backpacking trips I’ve taken. It was short and sweet, but the views were absolutely insane! I’m going to share everything you need to know before going to backpack to Wildhorse lake yourself and share some of my favorite pictures! If you’d…
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Traveling to National Parks With Dogs
By Mariah Cannon For all my fur baby parents out there, traveling with a pup can sometimes be a challenge! You want to include them and bring them with you, but not all places are dog friendly. This can be incredibly challenging for people like myself, that are living somewhere where you don’t have any…
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Exploring the Best Trails in the Boise Foothills; Easy to Moderate Trails
By Mariah Cannon Boise is known for it’s close proximity to hiking and biking trails and I’ve been exploring the best hikes close to Boise that have some of the best views of Boise and surrounding valleys, along with the foothills. Below, I’m going to share some of my favorites and ones that you should…
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The 5 Best Hiking Trails in Redwoods National Park
By Mariah Cannon Walking amongst these giants is a feeling like no other, it makes you realize just how small you are compared to the rest of the earth! I loved visiting the Redwoods; therefore I’m going to share with you some of my favorite trails and ones I think you definitely shouldn’t miss while…
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Guide to hiking Lookout Mountain, Ochoco National Forest
By Mariah Cannon Lookout mountain is one of my favorite trails in Central Oregon, it is absolutely gorgeous and one of the lesser known trails in the area – meaning you’ll find more solitude. If you want a hike with less crowds and excellent views, this is your summit! Without further ado, let me tell…
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Complete Guide to Oregon’s Crack in the Ground
By Mariah Cannon If there’s one thing Oregon has going for it, it’s super unique trails and the Crack in the Ground is no exception to that! It’s out in the middle of the Oregon high desert, dogs are allowed, and you’ll find some solitude as it’s not a super well known area. So without…
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The Top 10 Best Hiking Trails in and Around the Mt. Hood Wilderness in Oregon
By Mariah Cannon The Mt. Hood area has to be one of Oregon’s most unique, diverse, and absolutely stunning wilderness areas to explore. Offering over 279,000 acres of area to hike, swim, paddle, bike, and more – there’s no doubt it’s an outdoorsy persons dream! I spend a lot of time hiking and frolicking around…
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I Traveled 10,000 Miles Across The US Solo; Here’s What I Learned…
By Mariah Cannon To all my friends that want to travel, but might be scared or nervous – This is for you! Here’s what I learned and what I would do differently if I were to do something like this again. Table of Contents My only words right when I hit the last 20 miles…
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10 Unique Things to do in Charlotte, North Carolina; Food, Hikes, Sights!
By Mariah Cannon Charlotte, North Carolina is a perfect destination for just about anyone. With a mix of good eats, downtown life, and outdoor opportunities – there simply is something that everyone will find joy in! I visit Charlotte and the surrounding areas frequently to visit friends and family and have curated an ultimate list…
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Guide to Exploring Yachats, Oregon
By Mariah Cannon Yachats is one of the most beautiful places on the Oregon Coast to explore and in this guide, I’m going to share some of the best places to see, the yummiest places to eat, neatest trails to hike, and stay options! Table of Contents Where is Yachats? Yachats, pronounced “YA-HOTS” is located…