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How To Plan A Trip To Antelope Canyon
A trip to see Antelope Canyon is a bucket list destination for many adventurous travelers. In fact, Antelope Canyon sees over a million visitors every year. In this article I will share our experience and offer suggestions on how you can plan a trip to this underground wonderland. If Antelope Canyon is on Your Bucket List, Here is Everything You Need to Know to Plan Your Trip What is Antelope Canyon? Antelope Canyon is a slot canyon located on the Navajo reservation near Page, Arizona. The colorful sandstone walls are located under ground and are shaped by water and wind erosion. There are several slot canyons in the area. They…
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What You Need To Know About Renting A Car In Cabo
One of the best ways to explore Los Cabos is by renting a car and seeing the sites at your leisure. Although there are plenty alternate transportation options from the public bus, taxis and Uber, as well as tours that offer transportation, you will likely save money by renting a car and driving yourself. If flexibility, spontinaety and privacy are important during your vacation, I highly recommend renting a car during your stay. We have driven all over the Los Cabos area, all the way up to La Paz and back. I can say with confidence that it is a very safe area for tourists and we’ve always felt comfortable…
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10 Essentials for Hiking and Adventuring
What are the 10 Essentials for Hiking and Adventuring? The 10 Essentials is a list of items for outdoor adventurers to keep on hand in case of an outdoor emergency. This list originated in the 1930s by The Mountaineers, a Seattle-based adventure group. It contained specific supplies to bring in your pack to increase your odds of survival should an emergency arise. The list included a map, compass, sunglasses and sunscreen, extra clothing, headlamp/flashlight, first-aid supplies, fire starter, matches, knife and extra food. The original list has evolved over the years but the basic systems needed for survival remain an important part of outdoor emergency preparedness. Options for outdoor gear…
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15 Great Murals to Find in Denver Colorado
If you want to get your street art fix, but you’re short on time, here are 15 great murals to find in Denver, Colorado that are relatively close together. I’m not going to lead you to believe that this is a complete list of all the murals in Denver. There are just so many and they are constantly changing. What I can promise you is 15 murals unique and beautifully crafted murals you can see in about an hours time…give or take. I love visiting places with cool street art and try to squeeze in a little mural hunt whenever possible. Denver has murals for days. I could have spent…
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Smokey Bear Gift Guide
I grew up hearing Smokey Bear commercials advocating for responsible campfires. I can still hear him say in his deep bear voice “Only YOU can prevent forest fires.” It was a campaign with lasting message that urged kids not to play with matches and urged adults to put out any campfires they make. This year on August 9, Smokey Bear turned 75 years old. He’s lookin’ pretty good I’d say! What birthday would be complete without some gifts? In honor of Smokey the Bear turning 75 this year, I created a quick gift guide with great ideas for anyone who loves Smokey Bear as much as I do! I had…
